El Rio Community School - Executive Director

We are excited to announce that El Rio Community School is seeking its next Executive Director. El Rio Community School is an independent public charter school informed by the principles of Waldorf Education and authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District. We opened our doors in the fall of 2020 to serve students and families in northeast Los Angeles. We are located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles, close to Highland Park, South Pasadena, and El Sereno.

The Executive Director, hired by the ERCS Board, will provide direct oversight for all aspects of school operations and critical leadership for the school as it continues its growth. El Rio’s Executive Director will provide leadership and support in implementing the educational vision, philosophy, goals, objectives, and course of study that is outlined in the El Rio charter.  He/she will be responsible for all personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of faculty, teaching staff, administrative and support staff.  

Description Of Duties

The Executive Director will have primary oversight of academic programs, student educational progress, professional development, guidance and mentoring for instructional staff, assessments, curriculum development, special education compliance, parent education, campus life, community festivals, community outreach, public relations, student discipline and crisis intervention.  He/she will also have primary oversight of finance/budgeting (in collaboration with an experienced back-office services provider), as well as health and safety compliance, school facility procurement and management, human resources, including keeping records of credentialing, background checks and clearances for all teachers, staff, and applicable volunteers; payroll, employee benefits, fundraising, long-range financial planning and budget development, facility planning, compliance and reporting with state, district and county authorities, audit support, and procurement of materials, equipment, supplies and services.

The Executive Director will:

• Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate the instructional program of the school, including oversight of EL and SpEd, with accountability to the Board
• Be responsible for ongoing professional development for all faculty and staff
• Provide leadership in the areas of campus life, school events, parent education, community outreach, and public relations
• Oversee student discipline and crisis intervention, as necessary
• Function as a primary liaison with Los Angeles Unified School District
• Prepare and submit necessary reports in a timely manner and will oversee statistical analyses of El Rio programs and operations 
• Lead the process of charter renewal, strategic planning, and problem-solving
• Be responsible, in collaboration with the back-office services provider, for the fiscal management of the budget, including annual and regular budget and financial document preparation for Board approval
• Prepare LCAP for Board review
• Oversee grant applications, fundraising, and donor development
• Attend ERCS Board of Directors meetings and participate as needed.
• Oversee maintenance of corporate records

Requirements

The Executive Director will possess the following minimum qualifications or equivalent qualifications deemed by the Board to be commensurate with the demands of their position:

• A valid teaching credential and/or an administrative credential
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex, long-term projects
• Demonstrated ability to innovate, motivate, sustain and lead
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, and to organize and coordinate operations efficiently
• Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, courage, and passion for the school mission
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret accurately, and respond effectively to information and data of various types as communicated in multiple forms (i.e. assessment data, qualitative data, observation)
• Personal integrity

Additional qualifications that may be considered include:

• Master’s Degree in Education or public/charter school administration
• At least five years of successful educational experience
• Experience in a charter school setting
• Certification or expertise in Public Waldorf Education
• Interest/Knowledge of and Commitment to Public Waldorf Education

Benefits

SALARY: This position offers a competitive salary of: 115,000 - 150,000. 

BENEFITS: El Rio Community School offers a total compensation package inclusive of benefits such as health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off. More details can be provided upon request.