Head Of School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Staffing and Supervision

• Hire, develop, support, and evaluate staff to ensure high quality implementation of education programming within our youth development, academic, and job training model.

• Maintain staff development system, based on priority areas of the agency and school, to adequately support the professional development of staff.
• Provide support and direction to Special Education and English Language Learner teaching staff
• Maintain Jesuit Volunteer relationship and oversee annual application and placement process for Civicorps.
• Collaborate with the Support Services Manager to maintain the volunteer Academic Coach program

Curriculum

• Oversee development and implementation of curriculum and assessment tools that meet the needs of the Civicorps Corpsmember Academy population and are consistent with the mission of the school, aligned with the Charter, and reflective of WASC action plan.
• Manage class and cohort structure in order to support rigor and preparation of students for college/career pathways.
• Support Academy Compliance Specialist in coordinating class and seminar scheduling
• Participate as a team member in coordinating outside academic relationships, including community colleges, other CBOs and city/state agencies that enhance staff and student learning

Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations of academic programs and ensure staff and students are clear about expectations, requirements, and schedules.
• Oversee department systems for record keeping and reporting including maintaining program database, attendance tracking, assessment testing, and scheduling.

• Ensure a safe learning environment for both staff and students by consistently upholding policies and procedures, scheduling emergency safety drills, and having clear lines of communication with staff and other departments.
• Maintain a clean and inviting school space that inspires learning and reflection.
• Co-facilitate weekly Academy and Support Services Staff Meeting.
• Coordinate graduation twice per year
• Develop yearly, monthly, and weekly calendars of events
• Oversee the arts program through partnership with community organizations
• Meet with external visitors regarding Civicorps programs

Corpsmember Management

• Implement admissions policies and work with Support Services Manager and Dean of Students regarding new student intake and orientation.
• Play active role in recruitment and establishing strong partnership with continuation and adult schools.
• Work with leadership team to develop policies and procedures that increase and sustain attendance, retention, and graduation rates for all Civicorps Corpsmember Academy students.
• Work with management team to set incentive and discipline policies which promote positive Corpsmember behavior and a culture for learning.

• Support the Dean of Students and Case Counselors in handling daily disciplinary issues
• Provide teacher support regarding Corpsmember concerns in the classroom, meet with students, parents/guardians, potential students, and probation officers as needed.

Financial Management

• Assist in developing and monitoring budgets related to the Civicorps Corpsmember Academy and work with Executive Director and CFO/COO to ensure LCAP goals are being met.
• Work with Support Services Manager to manage the combined budget.
• Play active role in meeting Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and other goals set by Board.
• Manage budget allocations tied to grants, work with Development team to manage budget expenses, and ensure tracking systems are in place

Program and Grants Management

• Participate in federal, state, and foundation grant writing, evaluation, and reporting related to the development and support of the Civicorps Corpsmember Academy program.
• Oversee AmeriCorps application, reporting, and enrollment in tandem with Support Services Manager
• Support reporting and annual certification review by the California Conservation Corps
• Support implementation of grant and program design pieces to ensure outcomes are met.
• Oversee and ensure completion of all compliance reporting and testing related to the Civicorps Academy charter and in coordination with the State and sponsoring District.
• Ensure compliance with Special Education and English Language Learner policies

OUSD Charter & Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

• Foster and maintain strong relations with Oakland Unified School District and appropriate offices (Office of Charter Schools, Office for Alternative Schools, Office of Admissions) and take active role in work groups.
• Oversee tracking and attainment of Measurable Pupil Outcomes (MPOs) and report out quarterly
• Facilitate Charter renewal process and annual review of Action Plan to ensure goals are being met and mission is being upheld.
• Facilitate annual review of WASC action plan, oversee self-study process, and participate on visiting committee to other schools as assigned

Other

• Serve as a member of leadership team for Civicorps; including involvement with strategic planning, evaluation, and direction of Academy goals and objectives.
• Understand the mission and guiding principles of the Civicorps Academy and put these into practice both in the classroom and other school related activities.
• Participate in other organization events.