Rockville, Maryland
Posted: 21-Jan-25
Location: Barnesville, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000-$95,000 annually
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Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12 months, Exempt (Annual Salary Range $70,000-$95,000)
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences seeks a dynamic senior administrator to join our leadership team in the capacity of Assistant Head of School. As a key advisor, the Assistant Head works strategically with the Head of School to maintain congruency between the School’s board approved mission statement and all activities for both divisions.
In general, the Assistant Head acts as an educational leader of the school, is the lead administrator when the Head of School is absent, is a visible presence in all areas of the School, works toward a resolution of problems as they arise, and keeps the Head of School informed of the general programs, activities, and challenges of the School.
Student related duties include:
- Assisting with the interviewing and evaluation of student applicants
- Encouraging, guiding, and counseling all students and their parents
- Providing academic guidance to students and maintaining complete and up-to-date academic records on all students
- Overseeing the grading, reporting standards, and records for all students along with the grading and reporting standards and methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement
- Establishing guidelines for proper student conduct while maintaining student discipline consistent with School policies
Staff related duties include:
- Directing the activities of the School’s instructional staff
- Observing, supervising, and helping evaluate faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum; supervising the teaching process; and reviewing/evaluating academic programs
- Making recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, retention, and the assignment of faculty
- Establishing programs for the orientation of new teachers; for in-service training of all teachers, and for the evaluation of classroom teachers; ensuring that teachers are familiar with and adhere to School policies in all areas of the School operation
- Serving as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures
- Overseeing the professional development budget and activities for teaching staff
- Collaborating with classroom teachers and maintaining open and timely communication with parents
- Planning and leading divisional meetings
Programmatic
- Lead communicator for each division’s programs, expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituencies are fully informed
- Leads curriculum development in the articulation of the School’s mission, department goals, course objectives, materials, methods, and means of assessment
Institutional
- Contributes to providing a positive, supportive, and enriching learning environment
- Maintains awareness of educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the members of our school community and develops plans for meeting those needs when/if appropriate
- Ensures we are maintaining regulatory educational standards compliant with local county and state government agencies
- Assists in leading school accreditation and self-study processes including participation with the accreditation visiting teams for AIMS
- Oversees the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs of the School; assists in the planning and the presentation of School assemblies and programs; maintains a comprehensive calendar of school events ensuring the entire School community remains informed of various School programs and activities
- Prepares the master School class schedule assigning teachers and students to classes and other obligations
- Orders all grade level books each school year
- Participates in the student admissions process
- Supports the School’s activities by being present at school-wide events
- Serves on Committees of the Board as appropriate
Knowledge and Skill Set Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred. Other requirements include demonstrated classroom teaching experience; demonstrated senior leadership experience as a relational leader skilled in fostering partnerships, skilled at deescalating and calming down tense situations using effective communication and active listening; the ability to maintain strict confidentiality; strong verbal and written communication skills; understanding cross-cultural competences with demonstrated knowledge around diversity and inclusion work; an effective delegator who is organized with a strong ability to multi-task; and a passion for student centered learning with an enthusiasm for the School’s mission. Fluency with technology in general, specifically MS Office Suite, is a must. Experience with Blackbaud a plus.
Commitment to Diversity: In a world of shared borders, knowledge and empathy for multiculturalism are essential to a Barnesville School education. As our students enter the global community, our School encourages them to embrace diversity with an open mind and generous spirit. We strive to introduce our students to all aspects of diversity which include acceptance of diverse intelligences and learning styles; awareness of differences in socioeconomic status; compassion for mental and physical impairments; and understanding of differences concerning age, appearance, gender, race, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. We support a safe and secure environment for all members of our Barnesville family and make respecting differences a school-wide goal. This builds a community true to our mission of joy, support, and excellence.
Physical Requirements: Daily desk work including computer time; as part of daily routines, mobility around a campus with uneven pavement and managing stairs; standing, bending, and squatting as required; lift/carry boxes up to 15 pounds; frequent walking inside and outside as part of general job duties.
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs.
Benefits:
- CIGNA PPO and HMO health plans; qualifying high deductible options that include a health savings account. Up to 100% of an employee’s health insurance premium may be covered by the School
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Aflac (Supplemental insurance)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life, AD &D, and LTD (long-term disability) insurance
- In-house wellness initiatives and competitions
- Generous leave policy
- One-on-One financial wellness counseling through a third party
- Medical and dependent care FSA (flexible spending accounts)
- Discounted student tuition
- Discounted summer camp program
- Discounted aftercare during the school year
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee retirement contribution eligibility
- Employer retirement match eligibility after (1) year of employment
- Free parking
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Tuition support
- Grant opportunities that support summer study including research & travel, graduate work, conference attendance
Interested candidates should visit the career page at the School’s website here. Complete an application and forward it with a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references via email to the attention of Carolyn Miller, Human Resources Specialist. cmiller@barnesvilleschool.org