PCCS_Executive

Executive Director

School Name: Prairie Crossing Charter School

Position Title: Executive Director
Contact Name: Geoff Deigan

Email: gdpccs@gmail.com

Deadline: December 18

Website: www.pccs.ws

Full Description:

Leader of School

Articulate the unique aspects of the environmental Charter.
Promote our environmental mission and values as the core of the School.
Inspire, lead and promote students, staff, parents and community to carry out the environmental components of the Charter contract.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate the Principal and other Administrative staff.
Direct the development and implementation of the School’s Strategic Plan, in concert with the Board of Directors.
Work closely with Board and Committees.
Ensure compliance with all requirements of the Chartering Authority and other regulatory agencies.

Finance and Fundraising

Direct development and implementation of an annual school budget.
Establish a plan for ensuring long-range fiscal sustainability, in concert with the Board of Directors.
Direct fundraising activities that meet or exceed established goals.
Cultivate relationships with donors or other funding sources.

Community and Professional Outreach

Direct and conduct outreach activities designed to promote the mission of the School within the larger community.
Establish partnerships with schools and agencies for the purpose of promoting environmentally focused educational practices.
Direct internal and external communications that effectively promote the mission and activities of the School.
Direct activities related to informing families in surrounding districts of the School’s mission, programs and enrollment procedures, and ensuring accessibility for all eligible families.

Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

Knowledge and understanding of the importance of charter schools.
Experience in environmental education (preferred).
Proven ability to work in partnership with a Chartering authority and/or other legal entities.
Experience working directly with a Board of Directors (or comparable entity).
Proven experience carrying out strategic plans on behalf of an organization.
The ability to identify new sources of funding from foundations, corporations, individual donors and the skills required to secure these resources through relationship-building.
Proven ability to attract, recruit, retain and develop staff who share the vision of the School.
Management and team-building experience to create an efficient and effective work environment.
Leadership presence to inspire confidence in the school and its mission.
Advanced degree.
General Administrative Certificate (preferred).