Director - South Valley Prepatory School
| Position: | Director |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Job Title: | Executive Director |
| Job Location: | South Valley Preparatory School |
| Beginning: | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Deadline: | Jun 30, 2025** |
| District: | South Valley Prepatory School |
| Albuquerque, NM 87102 | |
| Telephone: |
505-222-5642 |
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Job Description:
We're seeking a visionary leader with GRIT - Growth mindset, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity - to guide our charter school into its next chapter of innovation, equity, and excellence. If you're passionate about empowering students and building thriving school communities, we want to hear from you.
The mission of South Valley Preparatory School (SVPS) is to provide a small, safe, and unique family learning community where students are prepared for high school and beyond. SVPS is built upon the principle of small learning communities which we believe is foundational in addressing the complex needs of the middle school student. Within our small learning community, we loop students with the same core team of teachers for all three grades.
We offer a unique learning experience that includes community partnerships, athletic participation through the Charter School League, and a free after-school program focused on academic and enrichment opportunities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
South Valley Preparatory School (SVPS) seeks an extraordinary individual to guide the school, continue its vision, build on its inclusive community school model, and lead the organization into the future. As the SVPS Charter School Executive Director, you are also responsible for ensuring that students are meeting state standards in ELA, math, and science in addition to being part of a small safe and learning community.
The Executive Director is responsible for the entire operation of the school and will directly manage a team of academic, operations, programs, and community engagement professionals (13-17-person team). You’ll work closely with all staff members, providing training, establishing performance requirements, and evaluating teachers/staff.
The Executive Director reports to the school’s Governing Council and keeps them informed of legal and financial issues, implements school improvements, ensures policies align with the school’s mission, maintains/improves its overall rating and accreditation, and enforces regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
The successful candidate will be a proven leader who creates a trusting and inclusive environment, builds authentic relationships, is an innovative problem-solver, and will have demonstrated success in a similarly situated school or organization.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
We're seeking a visionary leader with GRIT - Growth mindset, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity - to guide our charter school into its next chapter of innovation, equity, and excellence. If you're passionate about empowering students and building thriving school communities, we want to hear from you.
The mission of South Valley Preparatory School (SVPS) is to provide a small, safe, and unique family learning community where students are prepared for high school and beyond. SVPS is built upon the principle of small learning communities which we believe is foundational in addressing the complex needs of the middle school student. Within our small learning community, we loop students with the same core team of teachers for all three grades.
We offer a unique learning experience that includes community partnerships, athletic participation through the Charter School League, and a free after-school program focused on academic and enrichment opportunities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
South Valley Preparatory School (SVPS) seeks an extraordinary individual to guide the school, continue its vision, build on its inclusive community school model, and lead the organization into the future. As the SVPS Charter School Executive Director, you are also responsible for ensuring that students are meeting state standards in ELA, math, and science in addition to being part of a small safe and learning community.
The Executive Director is responsible for the entire operation of the school and will directly manage a team of academic, operations, programs, and community engagement professionals (13-17-person team). You’ll work closely with all staff members, providing training, establishing performance requirements, and evaluating teachers/staff.
The Executive Director reports to the school’s Governing Council and keeps them informed of legal and financial issues, implements school improvements, ensures policies align with the school’s mission, maintains/improves its overall rating and accreditation, and enforces regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
The successful candidate will be a proven leader who creates a trusting and inclusive environment, builds authentic relationships, is an innovative problem-solver, and will have demonstrated success in a similarly situated school or organization.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Valid NM Administrative License as outlined by the NM Public Education Department
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Proven experience as the head administrator of a state-chartered or district-authorized charter school
- Passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for communities served by the school specifically the South Valley and East San Jose neighborhood
- Organizational leadership experience with a proven record of success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious results
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to motivate staff, parents, community leaders, stakeholders, etc.
- Experience forming, cultivating, and expanding partnerships with key constituents in the public and private sectors, such as foundations, individuals, and government agencies
- Strong financial acumen and ability to collaborate with SVPS’s Business Manager for budgeting, audit processes, investment oversight, and financial reporting
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and policies that apply to charter schools
- Utmost personal integrity that balances a strong commitment to transparency with necessary confidentiality in sensitive matters
- An unwavering dedication to establishing and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members
- Must be consistently present and available on campus throughout the school year, while balancing the need to connect with and be visible at required NMPED and PEC related meetings and events.
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