Head of School

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
• Professing Christian with proven leadership abilities whose conduct exemplifies a mature faith, Biblical principles, humility, personal integrity, and professionalism
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Agreement with the FPDS Statement of Philosophy of Education
• Active member of, or willing to join, First Presbyterian Church of Jackson

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Demonstrate and lead from a deep understanding of Christian education
• Demonstrate skills in collaboration, research, and innovation
• Demonstrate a love of learning and serving others
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, school supporters, faculty, and staff
• Ability to effectively lead students, parents, school supporters, faculty, and staff • Understand, articulate, and fulfill teaching, learning, and leading from a Christian perspective
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• A servant-leader whose conduct exemplifies Biblical principles, humility, personal integrity, and professionalism
• An unwavering commitment to FPDS’ vision and mission

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
• Serve as the executive officer of the school, reporting directly to the School Board.
• Serve as an advisor to the School Board on vision and policy issues, and implement duties as assigned by the Board.
• Be responsible for the development of administrative principles and procedures for implementing the Board’s policies.
• Oversee a cycle and review of updates to all policies of the School Board.
• Responsible to build and maintain a vibrant, trusting, and healthy organizational culture.
• Recruit, develop, support, and retain exceptional administrators, teachers, and staff members who are aligned with the school’s mission and the FPDS Statement of Philosophy of Education.

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Exhibit strong fiscal responsibility in managing budgets and financial resources.
• Administer and monitor the operating budget of the school in such a way that there is prompt receipt of income and payment of bills, proper reporting to the Board, and good communication with the Board regarding financial opportunities, challenges or concerns.
• With input from the Board of Directors and stakeholders, develop, oversee, and implement the next strategic plan.
• Lead the strategic development and sustainability of an enrollment management plan, a marketing plan, and a development plan. • Present an annual and five-year projected budget to the board for approval.
• Supervise all business office operations.
• Supervise the admission of new students in accordance with the Board’s policies.
• Be the chief development officer for FPDS. Work closely with FPC’s Director of Giving and Stewardship and the Board of Trustees Development Committee to develop and coordinate a promotional program aimed at expanding the present constituency and development efforts.
• Be responsible for all correspondence, publications and communication plans for FPDS.
• Foster and maintain good relationships between FPDS and local schools and churches and community organizations.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with alumni.
• Seek opportunities to represent the school in the area.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Encourage and plan for the professional and spiritual growth of faculty and staff members, for the distinctiveness of FPDS through improved instruction, student needs, collegial efforts, and community relationships.
• Ensure ongoing accreditation through an agreed-upon accrediting agency.
• Work with direct reports to ensure the regular and effective appraisal and evaluation of all employees.
• With the faculty and leadership team, develop and implement a rigorous curriculum, which is in line with other acclaimed Christian schools in the Southeastern United States, and maintain an updated PK-6 curricular scope and sequence.
• Oversee students’ issues of academic, social, spiritual, and disciplinary natures.
• Appraise the effectiveness of all courses, instructional materials, and physical facilities.
• Work with the board, faculty, and staff to continuously align every aspect of the school with a Biblical worldview and philosophy to maximize student spiritual formation. 
Other Duties as Assigned