PENNSYLVANIA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
PENNSYLVANIA LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 19388
Job Details
Job LocationPA Leadership Charter School (Main Office) - West Chester, PA
Position TypeFull Time - 12 Month
Education LevelGraduate Degree
Travel PercentageTrav across state, includes overnight
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryEducation
Description
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for thousands of students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.
Click here for additional information about our school.
Job Purpose:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is hired and evaluated directly by the Board. The CEO works at the direction of the Board of Directors and oversees the fiscal, educational, and operational areas of The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS). The CEO is responsible for ensuring that the school's academic programs and operations are implemented successfully with fidelity to the terms of its charter from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as well as the school's mission and vision.
The CEO is responsible for three key domains of leadership that impact the successful operation of the school:Strategic and Cultural LeadershipOperational, Administrative, and Managerial LeadershipProfessional Leadership
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Team and Organizational Leadership
Build and maintain a healthy, positive, and value-driven school culture that is reflected in PALCS work environment and student engagementBuild a collaborative school culture across divisions and departments based on individual responsibility and commitment, courtesy, and respectRemain highly visible and approachable to staff and stakeholdersIncorporate multiple perspectives, ideas, and considerations into decision-makingFoster a school culture that is safe, supportive, innovative, creative, and emotionally healthyDemonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, respect, ethics, and personal integrityCommunicate and execute a clear, Board approved mission and vision for the school, both internally and externallyWork with the Board and leadership team to develop, create and refine a strategic plan and create an implementation plan, while adapting to internal and external changes as neededSet and achieve clear and attainable goals for the staff and organizationMeet commitments with reliability, work independently, and accept accountabilityBe attentive to detail and accuracy, produce quality work, and self-monitors for insight and understandingContinuously grow in the position in terms of knowledge, skills, and in-depth understanding
Academic
Lead efforts to develop strategic short- and long-term plans and measurable goals that support educational objectivesMaintain a customer focus on student engagement and achievement as well as constituent satisfactionIn collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer, responsible for the successful outcomes of the educational programs of the school, including curriculum development, adherence to state standards, and growth mindsetIn collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer, responsible for overseeing student academic performance assessment, data collection and analysis of student achievement, as well as interventions and multi-tiered systems of support to promote student success
Financial / Business
Leverage human and financial resources for maximum impact and productivity; ensures the financial stability and long-term viability of the schoolDemonstrate superior analytical skills as well as sound business and educational judgmentOversee and partner with the Director of Human Resources and school leadership to recruit, select, hire, manage, evaluate and develop a team of high quality administrators, teachers and support personnelOversee and partner with the Chief Financial Officer and school leadership to manage the budgeting process as well as financial accountability and reporting of school operationsOversee and partner with the Information Technology team to develop, evaluate, and constantly improve on the delivery of educational services to students and families through cutting-edge technology, a robust technology platform and infrastructure, and state-of-the-art learning management systemsPartner with designated school personnel to ensure the health and safety of students and staff
Charter Advocacy / Government Relations
Serve as an effective, charismatic spokesperson and powerful ambassador for the school and its missionRepresent the organization positively to various constituencies, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the general publicBuild respect and profile for the organizationProfessional representation of the school in public and community forums as well as to regulatory bodies
Marketing
Responsible for cultivating an engaging school environment that encourages student enrollment, while also improving student retentionEnsure the school is adequately and prominently marketed and advertised in the appropriate media and public forums with measurable results
Compliance
Maintain an up-to-date and current understanding of all compliance issues facing the school with action plans for meeting and remaining compliantImplement Board-approved policies with fidelityStudy and monitor Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) developments, the Pennsylvania School Code, and US Department of Education
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate with a high degree of emotional intelligenceSupportive and nurturing leadership styleCharismatic and inspiring leadership abilityAdvanced knowledge of K-12 education and educational best practices, preferredSuperior organizational skills including prioritization and task/time managementAdvanced knowledge of charter school law and cyber charter school law in Pennsylvania, preferredAdvanced knowledge of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) policies, regulations, and public school code, preferredAdvanced knowledge of technology, and the application of technology in various settings such as educationAdvanced knowledge of nonprofit managementAdapts well to change, leads change initiatives, is open to new ideas, handles pressure well, and maintains equilibriumSuperior business acumenStrong budgeting and financial management skillsStrong attention to detail as well as big-picture thinkingExperience and Additional Qualifications
Substantial (i.e. ~5 years) experience at an executive level of educational leadership (at a Charter School highly preferred) in roles such as CEO, Superintendent or Chief Academic OfficerAdvanced Degree in Education, Business Administration, Finance or Non Profit Management or Organizational LeadershipProven experience in developing excellence in innovative educational programmingExperience in monitoring, evaluating and improving educational outcomesExperience which demonstrates strong financial acumen, including budgeting, audit processes, budget oversight and financial reportingProven experience with complex organizations, charter schools or charter school laws and requirements, preferredExperience in positively impacting the school census to cultivate an engaging school environment that encourages student enrollment, while also improving student retentionDemonstrated experience managing and leading high performing teams, schools, school districts, private school or non-education organizations including strategic development and operations.Successful experience in building positive relationships with a Board of Directors and regulatory agenciesProven ability to to lead cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience which indicates strong strategic thinking and planning skills.Compensation
Compensation: An annual salary range of $200,000 to $256,000 based on experience and educational degree level has been established for the position. PALCS also offers a competitive benefits package with details provided at the outset of the selection process for all selected candidates.
Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:
Physical:
Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing abilityMental:
Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem solving, decision making, and writing.Environmental:
Online, office, blended school environmentTravel:
Overnight travel required for visiting Pittsburgh PALCS location and other meetings or events as needed.Hybrid Work Eligibility
-Yes (Chiefs, Directors and Academic Leadership are allowed no more than 2 WFH days on a consistent basis and are expected to be on site a required / needed to display leadership and support operational needs).To Apply:
Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you in the event that we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job LocationPA Leadership Charter School (Main Office) - West Chester, PA
Position TypeFull Time - 12 Month
Education LevelGraduate Degree
Travel PercentageTrav across state, includes overnight
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryEducation
Description
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for thousands of students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.
Click here for additional information about our school.
Job Purpose:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is hired and evaluated directly by the Board. The CEO works at the direction of the Board of Directors and oversees the fiscal, educational, and operational areas of The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS). The CEO is responsible for ensuring that the school's academic programs and operations are implemented successfully with fidelity to the terms of its charter from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as well as the school's mission and vision.
The CEO is responsible for three key domains of leadership that impact the successful operation of the school:Strategic and Cultural LeadershipOperational, Administrative, and Managerial LeadershipProfessional Leadership
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Team and Organizational Leadership
Build and maintain a healthy, positive, and value-driven school culture that is reflected in PALCS work environment and student engagementBuild a collaborative school culture across divisions and departments based on individual responsibility and commitment, courtesy, and respectRemain highly visible and approachable to staff and stakeholdersIncorporate multiple perspectives, ideas, and considerations into decision-makingFoster a school culture that is safe, supportive, innovative, creative, and emotionally healthyDemonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, respect, ethics, and personal integrityCommunicate and execute a clear, Board approved mission and vision for the school, both internally and externallyWork with the Board and leadership team to develop, create and refine a strategic plan and create an implementation plan, while adapting to internal and external changes as neededSet and achieve clear and attainable goals for the staff and organizationMeet commitments with reliability, work independently, and accept accountabilityBe attentive to detail and accuracy, produce quality work, and self-monitors for insight and understandingContinuously grow in the position in terms of knowledge, skills, and in-depth understanding
Academic
Lead efforts to develop strategic short- and long-term plans and measurable goals that support educational objectivesMaintain a customer focus on student engagement and achievement as well as constituent satisfactionIn collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer, responsible for the successful outcomes of the educational programs of the school, including curriculum development, adherence to state standards, and growth mindsetIn collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer, responsible for overseeing student academic performance assessment, data collection and analysis of student achievement, as well as interventions and multi-tiered systems of support to promote student success
Financial / Business
Leverage human and financial resources for maximum impact and productivity; ensures the financial stability and long-term viability of the schoolDemonstrate superior analytical skills as well as sound business and educational judgmentOversee and partner with the Director of Human Resources and school leadership to recruit, select, hire, manage, evaluate and develop a team of high quality administrators, teachers and support personnelOversee and partner with the Chief Financial Officer and school leadership to manage the budgeting process as well as financial accountability and reporting of school operationsOversee and partner with the Information Technology team to develop, evaluate, and constantly improve on the delivery of educational services to students and families through cutting-edge technology, a robust technology platform and infrastructure, and state-of-the-art learning management systemsPartner with designated school personnel to ensure the health and safety of students and staff
Charter Advocacy / Government Relations
Serve as an effective, charismatic spokesperson and powerful ambassador for the school and its missionRepresent the organization positively to various constituencies, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the general publicBuild respect and profile for the organizationProfessional representation of the school in public and community forums as well as to regulatory bodies
Marketing
Responsible for cultivating an engaging school environment that encourages student enrollment, while also improving student retentionEnsure the school is adequately and prominently marketed and advertised in the appropriate media and public forums with measurable results
Compliance
Maintain an up-to-date and current understanding of all compliance issues facing the school with action plans for meeting and remaining compliantImplement Board-approved policies with fidelityStudy and monitor Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) developments, the Pennsylvania School Code, and US Department of Education
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate with a high degree of emotional intelligenceSupportive and nurturing leadership styleCharismatic and inspiring leadership abilityAdvanced knowledge of K-12 education and educational best practices, preferredSuperior organizational skills including prioritization and task/time managementAdvanced knowledge of charter school law and cyber charter school law in Pennsylvania, preferredAdvanced knowledge of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) policies, regulations, and public school code, preferredAdvanced knowledge of technology, and the application of technology in various settings such as educationAdvanced knowledge of nonprofit managementAdapts well to change, leads change initiatives, is open to new ideas, handles pressure well, and maintains equilibriumSuperior business acumenStrong budgeting and financial management skillsStrong attention to detail as well as big-picture thinkingExperience and Additional Qualifications
Substantial (i.e. ~5 years) experience at an executive level of educational leadership (at a Charter School highly preferred) in roles such as CEO, Superintendent or Chief Academic OfficerAdvanced Degree in Education, Business Administration, Finance or Non Profit Management or Organizational LeadershipProven experience in developing excellence in innovative educational programmingExperience in monitoring, evaluating and improving educational outcomesExperience which demonstrates strong financial acumen, including budgeting, audit processes, budget oversight and financial reportingProven experience with complex organizations, charter schools or charter school laws and requirements, preferredExperience in positively impacting the school census to cultivate an engaging school environment that encourages student enrollment, while also improving student retentionDemonstrated experience managing and leading high performing teams, schools, school districts, private school or non-education organizations including strategic development and operations.Successful experience in building positive relationships with a Board of Directors and regulatory agenciesProven ability to to lead cross-functional teamsDemonstrated experience which indicates strong strategic thinking and planning skills.Compensation
Compensation: An annual salary range of $200,000 to $256,000 based on experience and educational degree level has been established for the position. PALCS also offers a competitive benefits package with details provided at the outset of the selection process for all selected candidates.
Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:
Physical:
Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing abilityMental:
Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem solving, decision making, and writing.Environmental:
Online, office, blended school environmentTravel:
Overnight travel required for visiting Pittsburgh PALCS location and other meetings or events as needed.Hybrid Work Eligibility
-Yes (Chiefs, Directors and Academic Leadership are allowed no more than 2 WFH days on a consistent basis and are expected to be on site a required / needed to display leadership and support operational needs).To Apply:
Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you in the event that we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.