VAIS
Head of Upper School
VAIS, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
The Potomac School’s Upper School is a vibrant and spirited section of the campus. It’s filled with the buzz of 9-12 graders who genuinely enjoy learning and being with one another. On any given day you will find diverse friend groups, engaged study groups, and casual conversations between adults and students occurring throughout the classrooms and common spaces. These interactions, along with routine practicing of the school’s core values, evidence a school that is equally devoted to community and character development as it is to teaching and learning.Reporting directly to the Head of School and serving as a member of Potomac’s senior leadership team, the Head of Upper School will work closely with the Head of School as well as with the Associate Head of School and Assistant Head of School for Academics in order to continually ensure smooth operations and delivery of instruction and to further perpetuate the ethos that makes Potomac uniquely welcoming and dynamic. The Head of Upper School oversees a talented team of administrators and will be expected to cultivate the leadership and effectiveness of their direct reports, and to set a tone and foster a culture where balance, gratitude and “what’s best for the learner” are central. Additionally, the next Head of Upper School will work closely with the Assistant Head of School for Academics to ensure K-12 alignment and strength of pedagogy in the Upper School.Potomac’s Upper School is the largest of the divisions (475 students) and enjoys an experienced faculty and staff who have a genuine passion for inspiring students to discover their potential. Through exploration of their interests—academic, athletic, artistic, personal—students find their voices and develop as leaders in a supportive and generous environment that rejects the notion of one defined version of success.Job Responsibilities
Administrative:
Assist in long-range institutional and divisional planningScreen, interview, and recommend potential candidates for hiringAssume shared responsibility in designing and implementing school-wide administrative, personnel, and curricular policiesWork with faculty to evaluate, refine, and implement a coordinated, sequential, and articulated curriculum in the context of the total school programSupervise and evaluate faculty performance and support professional growthPlan regular faculty meetingsCoordinate with the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid in the review of candidates for the Upper SchoolServe as a member of the Admissions Committee and implement student admission and dismissal policiesPrepare necessary handbooks and sections of external reportsManage calendar of events for the Upper SchoolTeach a class in the Upper School divisionSupport and attend co-curricular events involving Upper School StudentsPartner with a robust Upper School Parent Rep CommitteeAll other duties as assignedStudent and Family:
Provide an environment conducive to academic, moral, social, emotional, and physical growthClarify, maintain, and enforce discipline procedures in coordination with the administration, faculty, and school-wide policiesMonitor student academic and individual growthSupport faculty in communicating personal and academic progress of students and oversee all correspondences relating to student life programs, discipline, and proceduresLeadership Profile
The ideal candidate will:Be a systems thinkerBe an effective delegatorSupport a culture of accountabilityBe an excellent listener and a confident leaderCommunicate clearly and proactivelyRemember, relate to, understand, and appreciate adolescence and adolescentsBe a skilled classroom teacher, with an excellent understanding of effective instructional practiceBe an optimistic, steady and active partner with parentsHave a sense of humorThe ideal candidate will have as part of their professional portfolio:An advanced degree3-5 years of direct experience with 9-12 classroom instruction3-5 years of senior administrative experienceProven track record in professional development and continuous learningHow to Apply
Educators Collaborative
is assisting Potomac in the search for the next Head of Upper School. Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single merged document, in the following order:Letter of interest addressed to the Search CommitteeCurrent resumeStatement of educational leadership philosophyA list of five or more professional references, with contact information (including phone, email, and relationship to candidate)EC Candidate Summary Sheet (contact the consultants below for this document)Please send any inquiries, nominations, referrals, or expressions of interest electronically and in confidence to:Nat Conard, Partner, Educators Collaborativenconard@educatorscollaborative.comAndré Withers, Educators Collaborativeawithers@educatorscollaborative.com
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Administrative:
Assist in long-range institutional and divisional planningScreen, interview, and recommend potential candidates for hiringAssume shared responsibility in designing and implementing school-wide administrative, personnel, and curricular policiesWork with faculty to evaluate, refine, and implement a coordinated, sequential, and articulated curriculum in the context of the total school programSupervise and evaluate faculty performance and support professional growthPlan regular faculty meetingsCoordinate with the Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid in the review of candidates for the Upper SchoolServe as a member of the Admissions Committee and implement student admission and dismissal policiesPrepare necessary handbooks and sections of external reportsManage calendar of events for the Upper SchoolTeach a class in the Upper School divisionSupport and attend co-curricular events involving Upper School StudentsPartner with a robust Upper School Parent Rep CommitteeAll other duties as assignedStudent and Family:
Provide an environment conducive to academic, moral, social, emotional, and physical growthClarify, maintain, and enforce discipline procedures in coordination with the administration, faculty, and school-wide policiesMonitor student academic and individual growthSupport faculty in communicating personal and academic progress of students and oversee all correspondences relating to student life programs, discipline, and proceduresLeadership Profile
The ideal candidate will:Be a systems thinkerBe an effective delegatorSupport a culture of accountabilityBe an excellent listener and a confident leaderCommunicate clearly and proactivelyRemember, relate to, understand, and appreciate adolescence and adolescentsBe a skilled classroom teacher, with an excellent understanding of effective instructional practiceBe an optimistic, steady and active partner with parentsHave a sense of humorThe ideal candidate will have as part of their professional portfolio:An advanced degree3-5 years of direct experience with 9-12 classroom instruction3-5 years of senior administrative experienceProven track record in professional development and continuous learningHow to Apply
Educators Collaborative
is assisting Potomac in the search for the next Head of Upper School. Interested candidates should submit the following materials in a single merged document, in the following order:Letter of interest addressed to the Search CommitteeCurrent resumeStatement of educational leadership philosophyA list of five or more professional references, with contact information (including phone, email, and relationship to candidate)EC Candidate Summary Sheet (contact the consultants below for this document)Please send any inquiries, nominations, referrals, or expressions of interest electronically and in confidence to:Nat Conard, Partner, Educators Collaborativenconard@educatorscollaborative.comAndré Withers, Educators Collaborativeawithers@educatorscollaborative.com
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