Position: Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Trustees, Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School

Application Deadline: February 15, 2021 or until filled

Start Date: July 1, 2021

Position Type: Full-time (12 month)

Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000

Executive Director Summary
The Executive Director contributes leadership, enthusiasm, and efforts toward the fulfillment of the school mission and the development of an innovative learning community that serves its diverse student body holistically - academically, socially, and emotionally. LMACS is seeking an innovative school leader to commit themselves to the urgent and exciting needs of our students and community. The Executive Director is responsible for providing educational leadership and overall management of the charter school, as well as building community relationships for LMACS.  In this role, emphasis is placed on advancing the school's position to ensure the future success of students and fostering an environment that addresses  their educational, cultural, emotional, and safety concerns.

Core Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead a diverse school community - faculty, staff, students, and families - effectively;
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and follow reporting procedures;
• Promote and represent LMACS amongst various stakeholders including families, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE), community partners, and funders;
• Develop (and support faculty/staff in developing) innovative programs and initiatives that contribute to students' academic, social, and emotional success and combat academic, institutional, and societal disadvantages;
• Practice cultural competence and a commitment to equity and inclusion;
• Attract, hire, train, retain, and evaluate talent; and,
• Oversee school budget and practice sound fiscal management policies and procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The Executive Director oversees all aspects of the school, including:

• Provides educational leadership that encourages students' academic, social, and career success;
• Works closely with the Board of Trustees to maintain alignment between LMACS' mission/vision and the policies and strategic direction of the school;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines (e.g., 504, Special Education, English Learners);
• Develops relationships with students, families, and community members;
• Engages in community outreach and fundraising efforts;
• Creates policies that promote a positive learning culture for both students and staff;
• Prepares reports for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation, charter renewal, and Program Quality Assurance;
• Hires, trains, and evaluates LMACS staff;
• Develops and manages the school budget;
• Engages in day-to-day operations of the school;
• Oversees and implements strategies around recruitment and retention of students and faculty/staff; and,
• Performs all other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The Executive Director supervises faculty, staff, social workers, interns, and other employees as assigned. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and managing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; establishing and following LMACS policies and abiding by any applicable employment laws.

• Master's Degree required. Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years teaching and/or administrative/managerial experience with students considered to be at-risk.
• MA DESE Principal/Assistant Principal 9-12 or 5-12 licensure or licensure in progress
• Massachusetts Teacher certification.
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement as a teacher or administrator.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Title I and all other public-school entitlement programs/grants, Special Education/504 procedures and curriculum frameworks.
• Culturally competent with experience and/or knowledge working with students, staff and/or faculty of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills a plus.

Pay and benefits will be provided directly as an employee of LMACS and not as an employee of Middlesex Community College.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2021 or until filled

Start Date: July 1, 2021

Position Type: Full-time (12 month)

Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000