The Executive Director serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are educated and supervised in a safe learning environment. The Executive Director works collaboratively to implement the school's mission, directs and nurtures school staff, and communicates effectively with board members, parents, and community partners. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for budgeting, scheduling, maintaining compliance, personnel management, curriculum development, emergency preparedness, extracurricular activities, and daily operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as lead educational administrator of Envision Science Academy
• Uphold and advance the school mission, ensuring accountability from all stakeholders
• Reports to and maintains direct, transparent line of communication with Board of Directors
• Supervises budget, fundraising, and resource development
• Maintain school compliance with policies, regulations, and procedures of federal, state, local, and charter entities
• Provide curriculum and instructional leadership to maximize student achievement
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development to a high-performing leadership team, ensuring excellence in academic achievement, financial management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder relations
• Foster positive and cooperative team atmosphere
• Set and enforce clear, high expectations for all staff
• Manage fair and consistent discipline system to ensure safe and orderly environment for academic success
• Model behavior for achieving a positive and engaging school culture, leading with a unified voice
• Provide evidence-based feedback that improves individual leadership and overall school success

Requirements

• 10+ years of administrative leadership experience in various school settings
• Charter school experience
• Evidence of successful teaching experience of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
• STEM/STEAM background
• Experience in marketing and student recruitment, and ability to maintain full enrollment
• Experience with planning and successful execution of project-based learning
• Successful and proficient in budgeting and sound fiscal management for public schools
• Evidence of successful school operation
• Use of community partnerships to propel school mission
• Experience in motivating school personnel to achieve goals and objectives
• Experience in performance management: specifically providing timely and specific instructional improvement feedback to facilitate organizational accountability
• Ability to implement, evaluate, and adjust data-informed plans for school, programs, and instructional improvement for all students

Additional Requirements

• Passion for working with students and improving education
• Demonstrated ability to exercise impeccable ethics and sound judgment while modeling a proactive, positive approach
• Knowledgeable about Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards
• Familiar with policies, regulations, and procedures for charter schools
• Ability to effectively solve challenging problems through positive, collaborative approach
• Willingness to obtain continuing education as needed to perform well in the position
• Innovative leader who maintains a relentless focus on student learning and well-being
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
• Technologically savvy with iPad, Apple TV, laptops, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Drive enrollment, retention, and reputation initiatives
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to travel if necessary (less than 10%)

Educational/License Requirements

• Master's degree in Education
• NC license in Administration

Envision Science Academy is a K-8 Public Charter School located in Wake Forest, NC. We are a dynamic and innovative school committed to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and Project-Based Learning (PBL). ESA was founded in 2014, with a mission to provide innovative instruction through experiential learning with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in order to prepare elementary and middle school students to compete, lead, and excel in the global marketplace. By engaging in project based learning, students will be prepared to pursue STEAM related careers and become lifelong learners.

Envision Science Academy is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and Retirement Preparation. We also currently utilize a pay scale that is comparable to the surrounding Wake County Public School System.

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