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Executive Director

Employer
Stargate Charter School
Location
Thornton, Colorado
Salary
Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000

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Job Title: Executive Director – Stargate Charter School

FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive

Work Year: 12 months  

Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000

 

SUMMARY: 

The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of all education programs and procedures in alignment with the Stargate Charter School’s mission and vision, and the oversight of critical school administrative functions, processes, and special projects that engage multiple departments and the school community. The Executive Director supervises the school’s Elementary School Principal and Secondary School Principal on a constant, ongoing basis while focused on school-wide goals, community outreach, and translating objectives into active terms that directly benefit students. This position reports directly to Stargate Charter School’s Governance Board of Directors, and serves as a primary contact for the Adams 12 Five Star School District.

Stargate Charter School’s mission is to provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development, and encourage a life-long love of learning.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Administrator License
  • Minimum of five years in education, including experience in administration and supervision
  • Experience in Gifted Education preferred 
  • Charter School experience preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Administrator License, Superintendent License or equivalent preferred
  • Colorado endorsement in Gifted Education or equivalent preferred
  • Criminal background check for hire required

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced strategic and tactical thinking skills and problem solving skills
  • Proven skills and experience in strategic planning and communicating a vision and goals to others
  • High-energy and inspirational leadership skills
  • Ability to effectively implement action plans throughout an organization
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
  • Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
  • Ability to unify, motivate, develop, support, and empower a high performing team of administrators, teachers, Principals and support staff
  • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, school policies, district policies, building, and department procedures
  • Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

  • Reports to Governance Board of Directors
  • Directs reports include Elementary Principal and Secondary Principal
  • Supervisory responsibilities include hiring; disciplining; terminating; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and appraising performance.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Participate in and make recommendations related to developing, administering, monitoring, and coordinating school budgets
  • Participate in initiating requisitions

Stargate School shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other basis prohibited by applicable law. Stargate is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. Stargate School shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

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