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Applying for Position:
Assistant Head of School

This opening calls for specific administration qualifications set by the school.

The Assistant Head of School works collaboratively with all constituents at York to enhance the school’s ability to deliver on its mission. Reporting to the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School is a highly visible presence in the school, helping to shape the day-to-day implementation of the school’s philosophy, long-term planning, curricular design, and strategic initiatives to advance the school’s mission and achieve operational, strategic, and educational goals.  

This search is being conducted exclusively by CalWest Educators Placement with Ben Irie, Senior Search Consultant. Please do not contact York School. Direct all inquiries to BIrie@CalWestEducators.com.

LEADERSHIP

  • Serves as a strategic thought partner to the Head of School, advises the Head on matters related to school leadership, vision, programming, personnel, and key stakeholders.
  • Participates as a collaborative and engaged member of the Leadership Team.
  • Maintains a strong presence in all areas of the school, keeping the Head informed of the general programs, activities, challenges, and opportunities of the school.
  • Establishes a presence and the connections necessary to be able to represent the Head of School as needed.
  • Serves as an educational leader to manage daily school life and to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
  • Designs and refines systems, processes, and structures that will facilitate a more cohesive and consistent student experience. 
  • Manages the school in the absence of the Head of School.

FACULTY RECRUITMENT, EVALUATION, & SUPPORT 

  • Observes faculty in their classrooms on a regular basis and offers insights for improving instruction.
  • Performs written evaluations of faculty on a rotating basis.
  • Supports faculty in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures. 
  • Manages the professional development program for all faculty.
  • Makes recommendations to the Head of School regarding faculty recruitment and development, hiring and retention, and the assignment of faculty. 
  • Leads and manages searches for all faculty and student support staff positions.
  • Establishes and manages programs for the orientation and mentoring of new teachers.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT

  • Works with the Academic Dean to foster congruency between and among the school’s Mission, Strategic Vision, and all academic programming.
  • Partners with the Academic Dean on the articulation, documentation, publication, and review of a comprehensive, coherent 8-12 curriculum.
  • Co-leads the Department Chairs Committee with the Academic Dean, meeting regularly to develop and assure innovation and standards in the curricular program.
  • Co-leads the Curriculum Development Committee with the Academic Dean, meeting regularly to think strategically about programmatic development and aligning the program to the strategic plan.
  • In collaboration with the Academic Dean, leads the annual course development, course request, and scheduling process.
  • Oversees the course evaluation/feedback process and reviews evaluations with Department Chairs and faculty when necessary.  

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT/PROGRESS

  • Regularly evaluates and revises, as needed, disciplinary practices at the school to align with California requirements and regulations and reflect the School’s philosophies.
  • Partners with the Dean of Students to oversee all student conduct and disciplinary issues, serving as a primary resource for teachers and students with issues related to student behavior. 
  • Co-leads, with the Dean of Students, the Grade Deans Committee.
  • Works with the Dean of Students to monitor and coordinate all student academic and social-emotional progress and guidance, including leading Grade Level Meetings to proactively address students’ needs.
  • Collaborates with the Academic Dean and the Director of Academic Support to oversee student support services, including learning accommodations.
  • Leads regular Student Support Team meetings to coordinate intervention on priority students, including crisis management as appropriate.
  • Provides academic and social guidance to students and parents.
  • Oversees the grading and reporting processes, including the academic records of all students.
  • Works closely with parents to help support their childrens' development, including holding conferences with parents when appropriate and designing parent education programming.

CO-CURRICULAR & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Oversees special initiatives, programs, and partnerships.

  • Global Programs (Costa Rica and CIEE partnership)
  • Service Learning
  • Distinguished Scholars
  • Leadership
  • Experiential Education
  • Innovation & Sustainability/AgTech
  • STEAMships Grant Program

As Health & Fitness Coordinator, manages the H&F offerings, faculty supervisors, sign-up/placement, and attendance each of the three H&F seasons.

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Communicates regularly with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress, upcoming events, and school policies.

Serves as a liaison for parent concerns and communication, as needed.

Helps to organize and participates in school events, such as open houses and community outreach programs.

Oversees and serves as as liaison with the York Parents Association

  • Annually recruits parent volunteers for YP leadership positions
  • Updates and advises YP on school goals and priorities
  • Works collaboratively with YP on programming

DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS

  • Serves as primary overseer and keeper of calendar and scheduling related to the student program.
  • Oversees attendance, working with Main Office Manager to communicate with parents/students/faculty regarding questions and concerns.
  • Sends out weekly emails to keep the York community informed about the schedule, calendar events, and school activities.
  • Serves as the go-to administrator for a wide range of daily issues, including with students, parents, and faculty, ensuring satisfactory resolutions and necessary communication and coordination.
  • Manages budgets as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF DIRECT REPORTS

  • Supervises, coaches, and mentors the following direct reports:
  • Dean of Students
  • Academic Dean
  • Class Deans
  • Department Chairs 
  • Director of Performing Arts 
  • Coordinator of Service Learning 
  • Director of Experiential Education
  • Director of Academic Support
  • School Counselor
  • Main Office Manager
  • Registrar  

Compensation:

Salary Range: $130,000-$140,000 ● Competitive Benefits:

  • Medical with HSA
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • Retirement 403(b) 

CalWest and our partner schools are unable to respond to all applicants.

Candidates may be submitted to multiple positions during their time with CalWest. Also, candidates may not be chosen to move forward in the search they initially expressed interest in pursuing.

Our client schools make the final decisions.

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