Meloria Academy is seeking a Chief School Administrator. In this role, you will direct the operations of the Meloria Academy in its entirety and ensure that the School functions as a top tier special education program. Meloria Academy is a private K-12 school whose mission is to serve students with learning disabilities in the areas of reading, writing, and math in addition to attention, sensory and social challenges. In a safe and supportive school climate, the goal is to maximize students’ potential in order for them to become confident, successful citizens of their community.
Salary Range: Depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES | WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- In consultation with the Governing Board, prepares the agenda for each meeting of the Board.
- Participates in all deliberations of the Governing Board, except for those instances when the Board is discussing the performance and/or compensation of the Chief Administrator and asks her not to be present.
- Recommends to the Governing Board policies on all matters that are related to the effective operation of the school.
- Develops administrative principles and procedures for implementing Board policies, and with staff, provides appraisal, when needed, of all policies originating with the Governing Board.
- Directs planning on all matters that are related to the effective operation of the school.
- Communicates actions of the Governing Board to employees and receives from employees all
- communications to be made to the Board.
- Recommends employees to the Board for appointment or dismissal.
- Acts on his/her own discretion if action is necessary on any matter that is not covered by Board policy and reports to the Board as soon as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS | WHAT YOU BRING
- Masters of Social Work or Counseling Degree Preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a special education setting
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, parents, students and the public
BENEFITS | WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive pay and benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with 100% vested company contribution
- Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
Meloria Academy is part of the New Story network of schools, clinics and services. New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website https://newstoryjobs.com/
