We are excited to announce that El Rio Community School is seeking its next Executive Director. El Rio Community School is an independent public charter school informed by the principles of Waldorf Education and authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District. We opened our doors in the fall of 2020 to serve students and families in northeast Los Angeles. We are located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles, close to Highland Park, South Pasadena, and El Sereno.
The Executive Director, hired by the ERCS Board, will provide direct oversight for all aspects of school operations and critical leadership for the school as it continues its growth. El Rio’s Executive Director will provide leadership and support in implementing the educational vision, philosophy, goals, objectives, and course of study that is outlined in the El Rio charter. He/she will be responsible for all personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of faculty, teaching staff, administrative and support staff.
Description Of Duties
The Executive Director will have primary oversight of academic programs, student educational progress, professional development, guidance and mentoring for instructional staff, assessments, curriculum development, special education compliance, parent education, campus life, community festivals, community outreach, public relations, student discipline and crisis intervention. He/she will also have primary oversight of finance/budgeting (in collaboration with an experienced back-office services provider), as well as health and safety compliance, school facility procurement and management, human resources, including keeping records of credentialing, background checks and clearances for all teachers, staff, and applicable volunteers; payroll, employee benefits, fundraising, long-range financial planning and budget development, facility planning, compliance and reporting with state, district and county authorities, audit support, and procurement of materials, equipment, supplies and services.
The Executive Director will:
Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate the instructional program of the school, including oversight of EL and SpEd, with accountability to the Board
Be responsible for ongoing professional development for all faculty and staff
Provide leadership in the areas of campus life, school events, parent education, community outreach, and public relations
Oversee student discipline and crisis intervention, as necessary
Function as a primary liaison with Los Angeles Unified School District
Prepare and submit necessary reports in a timely manner and will oversee statistical analyses of El Rio programs and operations
Lead the process of charter renewal, strategic planning, and problem-solving
Be responsible, in collaboration with the back-office services provider, for the fiscal management of the budget, including annual and regular budget and financial document preparation for Board approval
Prepare LCAP for Board review
Oversee grant applications, fundraising, and donor development
Attend ERCS Board of Directors meetings and participate as needed.
Oversee maintenance of corporate records
Requirements
The Executive Director will possess the following minimum qualifications or equivalent qualifications deemed by the Board to be commensurate with the demands of their position:
A valid teaching credential and/or an administrative credential
Proven track record in designing and implementing complex, long-term projects
Demonstrated ability to innovate, motivate, sustain and lead
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, and to organize and coordinate operations efficiently
Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, courage, and passion for the school mission
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret accurately, and respond effectively to information and data of various types as communicated in multiple forms (i.e. assessment data, qualitative data, observation)
Personal integrity
Additional qualifications that may be considered include:
Master’s Degree in Education or public/charter school administration
At least five years of successful educational experience
Experience in a charter school setting
Certification or expertise in Public Waldorf Education
Interest/Knowledge of and Commitment to Public Waldorf Education
Benefits
SALARY: This position offers a competitive salary of: 115,000 – 150,000.
BENEFITS: El Rio Community School offers a total compensation package inclusive of benefits such as health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off. More details can be provided upon request.