Senior Vice President Of Schools

Senior Vice President of Schools:
A Leader Shaping Exceptional Education
This senior leadership position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with special needs. Here's an expanded breakdown of the responsibilities, highlighting the scope and potential influence:
Building a Cohesive Curriculum:
Develop a comprehensive curriculum framework:
This goes beyond simply including social skills, life skills, academics, and technology. You'll define the learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment methods to create a cohesive program that fosters holistic student development.
Embrace innovation in curriculum delivery:
Explore the use of technology for personalized learning, project-based learning that connects to real-world applications, and differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learners.
Lead curriculum committees:
Collaborate with educators, specialists, and parents to ensure the curriculum reflects best practices and meets the evolving needs of students.
Empowering Staff for Student Success:
Attract, retain, and develop top teaching talent:
Foster a culture of professional growth, provide opportunities for leadership development, and ensure competitive compensation and benefits.
Implement a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS):
Equip staff with strategies and resources to identify struggling students early and provide targeted interventions.
Champion data-driven decision making:
Develop a system for collecting and analyzing student data to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of programs.
Cultivating Well-Rounded Students:
Design appropriate environments and programs for all students
Develop a robust vocational program:
Partner with local businesses and organizations to create internships and job shadowing opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience and explore career paths.
Design engaging after-school programs:
Offer enrichment activities that foster social skills development, physical fitness, and a love for learning beyond academics.
Spearhead a personalized transition program for 9th grade:
Equip students with the critical life skills needed for independent living, including self-advocacy, financial literacy, and public transportation navigation.
Establish a comprehensive post-graduation support system:
Track alumni outcomes (beyond just Gersh follow-up) and develop programs that support successful transitions to college, work, or independent living.
Optimizing School Operations:
Standardize best practices across schools:
While tailoring systems to address the unique needs of each student population, ensure consistent implementation of core processes for efficiency and accountability.
Align operational goals with strategic vision:
Develop a system of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that connect operational excellence to student success metrics.
Promote a positive and inclusive school climate:
Cultivate a culture of respect, collaboration, and safety within the schools.
Financial Stewardship and Growth:
Develop a sustainable financial model:
Oversee budget development, allocation of resources, and cost-effectiveness initiatives to ensure financial stability and support educational priorities.
Explore grant opportunities and revenue streams:
Seek out funding opportunities to support innovative programs and expand resources for all students.
Additional Considerations:
As a leader within a geographically dispersed network of schools, you'll need strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with staff, parents, and community stakeholders across multiple locations.
This role demands a commitment to continuous improvement. Staying abreast of the latest educational research, trends, and best practices in special education will be crucial.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Education Leadership, Special Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field (Doctorate preferred).
Minimum 10 years of experience in educational leadership, with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing innovative educational programs for students with special needs.
Experience in a multi-school setting, preferably within a network of schools serving a similar student population.
Strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional best practices, and differentiated instruction.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff, fostering a collaborative and professional learning environment.
Expertise in data analysis and utilizing data to drive continuous improvement.
Proven success in financial management and budgetary oversight.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel as needed (within the US and potentially internationally).
This is a New York based position.
This position provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping exceptional education for a diverse student population. It requires a visionary leader with a passion for innovation, a commitment to student success, and the ability to inspire and empower others.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Retirement plan
Flexible spending account