Executive Director
To apply for this job, please contact the person listed.Job Description About the Position:
We are seeking an extraordinary individual to lead the International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) into our next phase as a growing schoolThis individual should have a passion for elementary education, diversity, innovation, and language immersionThe Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the schoolThey will be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the School Board and will participate in Board committees as wellThe Executive Director will be supported by an engaged parent community, Board committees, an involved PTO, and a knowledgeable authorizer, IQSMost importantly, this person will supervise a talented and enthusiastic international staff of globally-minded individualsISLAs Executive Director will have successful experience in leadership and embody the International Baccalaureate (IB) attributes that are taught to ISLA studentsThey will help fulfill ISLAs mission and support ISLAs continued growth.In accordance with MN124E.12, Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director Position:
Effective CommunicationWork with administration to ensure there is a developed and effective system of communication among teachers, staff, the School Board, students, and parentsArticulate educational programs and needs to the communityGrow ISLAs presence to present and potential stakeholders through English and Spanish media opportunities as well as building relationshipsPersonnel LeadershipEnsure that employment legal requirements are metDetermine staffing requirements for organizational management and program deliveryRecruit, interview, and select staff in close partnership with the HR Committee in support of the schools missionEnsure that all staff receive appropriate onboarding, training, evaluation, and oversightReview and revise staff job descriptions in collaboration with the School Board and HRCommittee for any leadership and non-classroom positionsStrategic Leadership of OperationsOversee execution of ISLAs strategic planEnsure implementation of all school policiesCollaborate with the Governance Committee when new/revised policies are needed, and/or when there are barriers to executing current policiesFinancial ManagementPrepare the overall school budget, and work to ensure all expenditures are within limits and in alignment with school prioritiesResearch funding sources, and write funding proposals to increase the financial health of the schoolEnsure that the school complies with all applicable legal requirements relating to taxation, finances, and withholding paymentsOversee preparation and dissemination of financial reports to required stakeholdersWork closely with the schools Business Manager to meet associated deadlinesLegal and Compliance ManagementWork with the schools authorizer (IQS) to ensure compliance with charter school regulations and other applicable lawsEnsure that personnel, student, and volunteer data are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintainedCommunity RelationshipsMaintain a positive relationship with the schools authorizer (IQS)Oversee the development and implementation of the school marketing planParticipate in community affairs to understand the needs and perspectives of various stakeholdersAttend a reasonable number of student and staff eventsSeek to stay informed about educational policies, practices and trends, especially those that could/would advance the ongoing quality of the ISLA school educational environmentInstruction and Assessment LeadershipCollaborate closely with members of the administrative team, clearly delineating roles and delegating responsibilitiesOversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of curricula, programs, and servicesEnsure the curricula, programs, and services offered by ISLA are aligned with the schools missionSupport direct reports, inclusive of teachers, Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, IB coordinator, administrative assistant and operations manager/bookkeeper, etc.Equity ChampionshipGuide school outreach efforts to build and support the growth of a diverse student populationLead and ensure the effectiveness of institutional-level changes to address issues of systemic bias that impact diversity, equity and inclusionEngage, inspire, and support the involvement and inclusion of community members in the strategic equity goalsQualifications Position Requirements:
Minnesota administrative licensure or ability to obtain within 2024-2025 school yearMasters degree, preferably in Education AdministrationDemonstrated executive-level listening, communication, and consensus building skills to drive consensus toward common goalsNative or near-native bilingual fluency in Spanish and EnglishAbility to engage constituents to embody ISLAs valuesA champion of all things ISLA, International Baccalaureate, inquiry, and immersionPreferred
Qualifications:
Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to manage concurrent projects and to prioritize effectivelyExceptional communication skills including the ability to motivate staff, students, parents, and community membersExperience creating and expanding partnerships with community partners, donors, and government agenciesStrong financial acumen including experience in budgeting, financial planning and reporting, and audit participationA proven track record of fundraising from grants, public or private sector opportunities, and/or charitable foundationsKnowledge of local, state, and federal laws with regard to charter schoolsExperience maintaining positive and respectful relationships with staff, students, parents, and community membersKnowledge of and affinity for the philosophy and practices of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years ProgrammeKnowledge or experience of the full language immersion conceptDemonstrated experience and ability to be a strong advocate for the Spanish language and Hispanic/Latino culturesInstitution Description International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) is a growing Spanish immersion charter schoolIt opened in the fall of 2007 as a public elementary school and expanded further with a private pre kindergarten program (El Nido) in 2021It is located in Edina, Minnesota and currently serves just over 400 students in grades PreK-6ISLA is a public charter school centralizing its focus around full Spanish language immersion programmingThis method of instruction, along with a rigorous academic program, provides students with a high level of proficiency in both Spanish and EnglishISLA promotes strong character through the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme, also referred to as PYPPYP promotes the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as mindsThe program encompasses social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic successISLA values our global community and strives to make connections by respecting and understanding the views, values, and traditions of individuals and culturesOur school provides a quality education that prepares critically thinking, socially capable, culturally aware young people to thrive in a diverse, global society.Application Instructions/Comments Interested candidates, please contact Dana Provus at email protected .To apply for this job, please contact the person listed.#J-18808-Ljbffr Recommended Skills Accounting Administration Auditing Commercial Awareness Confidentiality Customer Relationship Management Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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We are seeking an extraordinary individual to lead the International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) into our next phase as a growing schoolThis individual should have a passion for elementary education, diversity, innovation, and language immersionThe Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the schoolThey will be an ex-officio, non-voting member of the School Board and will participate in Board committees as wellThe Executive Director will be supported by an engaged parent community, Board committees, an involved PTO, and a knowledgeable authorizer, IQSMost importantly, this person will supervise a talented and enthusiastic international staff of globally-minded individualsISLAs Executive Director will have successful experience in leadership and embody the International Baccalaureate (IB) attributes that are taught to ISLA studentsThey will help fulfill ISLAs mission and support ISLAs continued growth.In accordance with MN124E.12, Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director Position:
Effective CommunicationWork with administration to ensure there is a developed and effective system of communication among teachers, staff, the School Board, students, and parentsArticulate educational programs and needs to the communityGrow ISLAs presence to present and potential stakeholders through English and Spanish media opportunities as well as building relationshipsPersonnel LeadershipEnsure that employment legal requirements are metDetermine staffing requirements for organizational management and program deliveryRecruit, interview, and select staff in close partnership with the HR Committee in support of the schools missionEnsure that all staff receive appropriate onboarding, training, evaluation, and oversightReview and revise staff job descriptions in collaboration with the School Board and HRCommittee for any leadership and non-classroom positionsStrategic Leadership of OperationsOversee execution of ISLAs strategic planEnsure implementation of all school policiesCollaborate with the Governance Committee when new/revised policies are needed, and/or when there are barriers to executing current policiesFinancial ManagementPrepare the overall school budget, and work to ensure all expenditures are within limits and in alignment with school prioritiesResearch funding sources, and write funding proposals to increase the financial health of the schoolEnsure that the school complies with all applicable legal requirements relating to taxation, finances, and withholding paymentsOversee preparation and dissemination of financial reports to required stakeholdersWork closely with the schools Business Manager to meet associated deadlinesLegal and Compliance ManagementWork with the schools authorizer (IQS) to ensure compliance with charter school regulations and other applicable lawsEnsure that personnel, student, and volunteer data are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintainedCommunity RelationshipsMaintain a positive relationship with the schools authorizer (IQS)Oversee the development and implementation of the school marketing planParticipate in community affairs to understand the needs and perspectives of various stakeholdersAttend a reasonable number of student and staff eventsSeek to stay informed about educational policies, practices and trends, especially those that could/would advance the ongoing quality of the ISLA school educational environmentInstruction and Assessment LeadershipCollaborate closely with members of the administrative team, clearly delineating roles and delegating responsibilitiesOversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of curricula, programs, and servicesEnsure the curricula, programs, and services offered by ISLA are aligned with the schools missionSupport direct reports, inclusive of teachers, Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, IB coordinator, administrative assistant and operations manager/bookkeeper, etc.Equity ChampionshipGuide school outreach efforts to build and support the growth of a diverse student populationLead and ensure the effectiveness of institutional-level changes to address issues of systemic bias that impact diversity, equity and inclusionEngage, inspire, and support the involvement and inclusion of community members in the strategic equity goalsQualifications Position Requirements:
Minnesota administrative licensure or ability to obtain within 2024-2025 school yearMasters degree, preferably in Education AdministrationDemonstrated executive-level listening, communication, and consensus building skills to drive consensus toward common goalsNative or near-native bilingual fluency in Spanish and EnglishAbility to engage constituents to embody ISLAs valuesA champion of all things ISLA, International Baccalaureate, inquiry, and immersionPreferred
Qualifications:
Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to manage concurrent projects and to prioritize effectivelyExceptional communication skills including the ability to motivate staff, students, parents, and community membersExperience creating and expanding partnerships with community partners, donors, and government agenciesStrong financial acumen including experience in budgeting, financial planning and reporting, and audit participationA proven track record of fundraising from grants, public or private sector opportunities, and/or charitable foundationsKnowledge of local, state, and federal laws with regard to charter schoolsExperience maintaining positive and respectful relationships with staff, students, parents, and community membersKnowledge of and affinity for the philosophy and practices of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years ProgrammeKnowledge or experience of the full language immersion conceptDemonstrated experience and ability to be a strong advocate for the Spanish language and Hispanic/Latino culturesInstitution Description International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA) is a growing Spanish immersion charter schoolIt opened in the fall of 2007 as a public elementary school and expanded further with a private pre kindergarten program (El Nido) in 2021It is located in Edina, Minnesota and currently serves just over 400 students in grades PreK-6ISLA is a public charter school centralizing its focus around full Spanish language immersion programmingThis method of instruction, along with a rigorous academic program, provides students with a high level of proficiency in both Spanish and EnglishISLA promotes strong character through the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme, also referred to as PYPPYP promotes the total growth of the developing child, touching hearts as well as mindsThe program encompasses social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic successISLA values our global community and strives to make connections by respecting and understanding the views, values, and traditions of individuals and culturesOur school provides a quality education that prepares critically thinking, socially capable, culturally aware young people to thrive in a diverse, global society.Application Instructions/Comments Interested candidates, please contact Dana Provus at email protected .To apply for this job, please contact the person listed.#J-18808-Ljbffr Recommended Skills Accounting Administration Auditing Commercial Awareness Confidentiality Customer Relationship Management Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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