Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with Byron Center Charter School seeking a Chief Administrative Officer. Their commitment lies in empowering students to flourish beyond their potential, by fostering academic and social growth. The ideal candidate has a larger vision for the school, while continuing to preserve and encourage the school's mission.
Chief Administrative Officer Qualifications
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
Michigan Administrator Certification
Five plus years working in a K-12 school; leadership experience, preferred
Appreciation for students with learning differences as well as for students from diverse family and socio-economic situations
Proven experience with staff supervision and budget management
Chief Administrative Officer Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Maintain a safe, orderly environment for adults and children
Authorize expenditures within budget
Attend, arrange and prepare reports for Board meetings
Maintain requirements of Codes for present facilities
Facilitate building school improvement processes, protocols, and plan development.
Be available for conferences, informal conversations, or phone calls with parents
Develop and maintain a parent handbook to acquaint parents with school program, procedures, policies, services, events, calendar, staff, etc
Research and stay informed about expectations of local public and private schools for children of various ages or grade levels
Maintain correspondence and other requirements of relationships with Grand Valley State University, Michigan Department of Education, and other professional member organizations
Observe and meet with teaching members to determine if the curriculum and instruction meet the needs of the students and the program needs
Determine professional development
Prepare all reports for outside agencies, including the State of Michigan Department of Education and Department of Human Services
Work with staff to assist in managing behavior and/or challenging issues in or outside of the classroom
Work along staff to determine and implement a plan to address a child who presents a special need, including meeting with the family and/or providing the family with resources needed to address the need, which may include a change in schools
Assist staff to determine if any students should not be promoted to the next grade
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