James Valley Christian Head of School

• Coordination of the Total Program | The Head of School shall plan and administer faculty and staff orientation with help of the administrative staff, plan all staff prayer meetings, professional development, and meet with the other administrators, the maintenance supervisor, development office staff, bookkeeper and board committee chairpersons regularly.

• Supervision of Personnel | The Head of School has direct responsibility to supervise the principals, business office, development office, athletic director, cook, secretary, administrative assistant, and head custodian.

• Board Meetings | The Head of School shall attend the meetings of the executive and advisory boards. They are the liaison between the board of education and the school personnel. They shall present a report at each regular scheduled board meeting. They are responsible to present the agenda and financial reports to the board.

• Procurement of Personnel | The Head of School is responsible to contact, interview with other administrators, and recommend the hiring of staff members. They are also responsible to recommend the dismissal of staff should that be necessary. The board is responsible to the actual approval of hiring and dismissal.

• Committees | The Head of School shall work closely with the board committees to accomplish their responsibilities. They shall prepare agendas and with the chairpersons and conduct research for the committee meetings. Each committee has their own job descriptions to be followed. The Head of School will also serve on each of the committees for the main fundraisers of the school.

• Public Relations | The Head of School shall work closely with the development coordinator and other administrators to plan and carry out an effective program of interpreting the school to the public. The Head of School shall have excellent communication skills to convey the value of JVC to the community of Huron and surrounding areas and must make public relations a priority, such as speaking at churches, service groups, etc.

• Admissions | The Head of School is responsible, with other leadership, to interview and recommend to the executive board new and returning students.

Besides the above areas of responsibility, the Head of School shall carry out such other duties as assigned by the Executive Board.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education and Experience

• Masters in Educational Administration required.

• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of at least five years of school administration experience.

Personal Characteristics

• Deep relationship with Jesus.

• Has a personal lifestyle and character that are above reproach.

• Strong background in Christian education.

• Strong leader – instills confidence and compels followers.

• Inspires, motivates and energizes.

• Strategic and visionary.

• Excellent communication gifts: verbal, nonverbal, written, speaking, social media – both with groups and individuals.

• Winsome personality.

• Humble – manifests a servant’s attitude and example.

• Works effectively with a team.

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