Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Head of School search

As the Board of Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, a PreK - 12th coed school in Joplin, MO, seeks its next Head of School, it recognizes the need for a dynamic leader who is passionate about educating students, being a part of the TJ community, and shaping the school’s future while ensuring its faithfulness to its founding Mission. The school enjoys an excellent academic reputation and is known for its strong sense of mission and vision. The next head of school will steward a good and healthy school while championing the school in the larger community.QUALIFICATIONSA minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required (an advanced degree is strongly preferred);High level of personal and professional integrity and ethical values;Superb critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills;Strategic thinker and planner, able to impact all elements of TJ;Experience in operations (finance and accounting, marketing and communication, development, and the student experience to include recruitment and retention);Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and productively with various internal and external stakeholders;Able to serve as the “face of TJ” and move the community to philanthropic support;Ability to set organizational and individual goals, measure progress, and ensure accountability;Knowledge of, and experience with, college preparatory curriculum and pedagogy and course offerings across the K-12 spectrum;Commitment to quality education for all students and an unwavering focus on student development and success.WE SEEKAn Inspirational Educational LeaderWho will provide active and visible leadership built on a foundation of honesty and integrity demonstrably committed to the School’s Mission and Honor Code;Who is a strong strategic and operational leader, philosophically aligned with a classical liberal arts Western Civilization curriculum;Who is an approachable personality with exceptional communication and people skills who visibly sets the tone on campus for humility, respect, energy, and passion for educating and supporting students;Who will strengthen and enhance all operational elements of the school;Who will drive educational excellence;Who leads the processes for recruitment and retention of qualified students;Who can recruit, inspire, develop, mentor, and retain quality faculty and staff, and be supportive of faculty and administrators, objective and evenhanded in their review, and clear in articulating standards, goals, and priorities;Who is a strategic thinker and planner who will provide the wisdom and educational leadership to guide a forward-moving institution.A Strong Community Presence – in the school and at largeA person who loves the job and enjoys interacting with people;A leader who will be an active, visible, and strategic leader in, and a member of, the wider Joplin community, engaging in regular public outreach to further the school’s recognition and communicate its uniqueness in the community and beyond;A community leader, broadly and effectively communicating the school’s mission and culture;A leader who works well with all constituencies – board, faculty, parents, students, and the community.

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