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Current Openings:
Assistant Head of School

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About Francis Parker School
Salary and Benefits
Non-Discrimination Policy

 Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Assistant Head of School

Job Description:

Reporting to the Head of School, the Assistant Head of School serves as a primary support for the educational program of the School, maintain school-wide procedures and strategies for faculty recruitment, selection, development, retention and evaluation, and is responsible for the School in the Head of School's absence.

JOB DUTIES:

• Along with the Head of School, provides primary support for the educational program of the School, overseeing academic affairs and curriculum innovation across all three divisions 
• Develop annual action plan that is consistent with Head of Schools annual goals
•  Coordinate the curriculum across all three divisions; work with the divisional leadership in the implementation and evaluation of the academic program and curriculum
• Review and implement changes in the daily and yearly calendar to make the most effective use of student time, to optimize classroom instruction, and to create collaborative opportunities outside of class 
• Maintain congruency between the school's mission statement and all academic and curricular activities 
• Ensure highest academic standards in all departments, programs and divisions 
• Oversee ongoing school-wide internal review and oversight of major all-school programs and student support services 
• Ensure best practices in teaching and learning and develop a system of ongoing professional development for faculty and staff 
• Ensure compliance with approved school budget and policies 
• Along with the Head of School, maintain school-wide procedures and strategies for faculty recruitment, selection, development, retention and evaluation 
• Serve as a liaison to key constituencies within the Francis Parker School community as well as the larger San Diego community and the independent school world 
• Along with the Head of School, the Head of Finance and Operations, and the Head of Technology, develop and implement multi-year operational plan in support of the 2013 Strategic Plan 
• Assume responsibility for the School’s affairs in the Head of School's absence

 Qualifications:

 Francis Parker School is seeking a strong independent school leader and an effective team member with:

• A minimum of five years of senior level independent school management experience, as well as an advanced degree, is required.
• Proven experience in senior management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to collaborate
• Ability to make decisions without perfect information/excellent judgment
• Proven ability to promote and achieve diversity
• Solid academic background, financial and analytical acumen
• Ability to help move the school forward

Application Process:

A cover letter, resume and salary history should be sent to:

Kevin Yaley, Head of School
Francis Parker School
6501 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
kyaley@francisparker.org

About Francis Parker School

Francis Parker School is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1200+ students in grades JK-12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to provide a superior college preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional and physical needs of individual students.”

Overlooking Mission Valley, two separate campuses serve students in Lower School–junior kindergarten through 5th grade; Middle School–6th grade through 8th grade and Upper School– 9th grade through 12th grade. As a college preparatory school Parker offers a comprehensive program that includes twenty-five advanced placement courses as well as a rich palette of electives, all designed to meet the individual needs of our students.

While students are central always, the faculty and staff who deliver our programs are no less important. Not only are they qualified professionally, but staff also share a deep commitment to the development of children, to professional growth, and to the larger communities in which they teach and learn. A positive and purposeful spirit abides at Parker. Adults who believe in the students, school, and school mission promote this tone in both substance and style.

Salary and Benefits

Francis Parker School is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, TIAA-CREF retirement benefits and full medical/dental coverage. Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational background.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Francis Parker School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. The School has adopted the California Association of Independent Schools Principles of Good Practice for Schools.  As such, the School will not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender identity, genetic information, sex or sexual orientation or any other protected category in its hiring and employment practices and policies, or in any other aspect of the employment relationship.

Francis Parker School is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

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