Position purpose

The Site Director is the daily leader of Aveson Global Leadership Academy (6-12). The Site Director provides coordination and support for all campus learning programs and activities to continue to provide high-quality programs to students. The Site Director reports directly to the Executive Director and they are responsible for the orderly, daily operation of the Charter School and the supervision of the teachers and staff at AGLA. The foundation of the organization is the combination of Personalized Mastery Learning (PML), Social Leadership, and Healthy Living. AGLA serves the richly diverse Altadena and Pasadena community, and is committed to reflecting and protecting this diversity in terms of race, class, ethnicity, abilities, income, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other aspects of identity.

Duties/Responsibilities/Functions/Tasks

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  Implements the Aveson Promise and Mission.
• Maintains and communicates a compelling vision for the school and builds a college-going culture where every staff member is committed to:
  • Redefining teaching and learning so all children have the opportunity to experience an exemplary public education, and
  • Providing the right instruction for every student every day by supporting innovative teaching methods and a personalized, experience-based learning environment to ensure no child is left unknown.
• Supports the provision of culturally relevant curriculum, culturally responsive pedagogy, and anti-racist instructional practices, as a key component of Personalized Mastery Learning (PML) for all students.
• Supervise and evaluate teachers and staff
• Prepares and presents reports for the Board of Directors on the implementation of the organization's vision at the school campus.
• Oversee the school campus budget and maintain up-to-date financial records to ensure financial stability
• Participate in and develop professional development workshops as needed
• Interview and determine employee hiring, promotion, discipline, and/or dismissal with approval of the Executive Director
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws
• Communicate with parents, recruit new families and students, and assure families of academic growth
• Oversee completion of and participate in scheduled and unscheduled audits as needed
• Take responsible steps to secure full and regular attendance at the Charter School
• Complete and submit required documents as requested or required by the charter and/or Aveson Board of Directors and/or the District
• Ensure that appropriate evaluation techniques are used for both students and staff
• Ensure the security of the school building
• Promote the AGLA charter program in the community and promote positive public relations and interact effectively with media
• Manage student discipline, as necessary participate in the suspension and expulsion process
• Participate in special education meetings as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• CA Administrative Services Credential
• CA Multiple Subjects or Single Subject Credential
• Minimum of 1 year Site Director/Principal Experience
• Minimum of five years teaching experience

Preferences

• Master's degree or higher in Education or a related field
• Bilingual/bicultural

Work Requirements

• This type of work will involve walking, standing or sitting for extended periods. · Stooping, squatting, kneeling, overhead reaching and repetitive bending may be involved frequently with this position. ·Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment, and handle work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.