Delaware County Christian School
Head of the Upper School
Delaware County Christian School, Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, United States
The Head of the Upper School provides vision, leadership, and direction for the Upper School. This position supervises the administration of academic programs and initiatives, supports and empowers faculty, and fosters a culture of academic excellence, spiritual formation, and student character development in line with Delaware County Christian School’s mission. It also leads all administrative functions of the Upper School and reports directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives as a member of the Executive Team. The new Affiliate Upper School will temporarily be located in Parkesburg, PA, until a permanent site is established.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the academic program to plan and implement, with division faculty, a comprehensive educational program designed to provide an exemplary and innovative educational program that meets the needs of all learners.
Monitor student achievement data to inform school-wide instructional efforts.
Support the Director of Student Support Services for the division in advancing division-wide initiatives and operational needs as the program evolves.
Foster, in conjunction with the faculty, a spiritual formation program for students designed to augment and amplify the spiritual development efforts of the home and church.
Plan, implement, and coordinate in conjunction with faculty/staff, a comprehensive and consistent program of student conduct, including procedures for student discipline.
In conjunction with the Director of Operations, establish, implement, and review safety procedures and crisis management for the protection of the students and faculty/staff in case of a campus emergency.
Plan, implement, and supervise, in conjunction with faculty/staff, an appropriate student activity and co‑curricular program.
Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the Upper School Counselor, a comprehensive counseling program.
Monitor and manage a comprehensive college and career program.
Implement the DC Framework for Teaching and Banding system for continuous process improvement for teacher supervision, evaluation, and development.
Oversee the induction program for new faculty.
Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum, Academic Team, and faculty, a consistent and effective process of curriculum review and evaluation.
Participate as an active member of the Executive Team, Academic Team, Leadership Team, and enrollment and retention committees.
Ensure ongoing effective communication between home and school through general meetings, written communication, and personal contacts.
Work collaboratively with the Parent Service Organization and promote parent involvement where appropriate.
In conjunction with the Director of Finance, develop and provide oversight of the annual budget for the division.
Requirements
Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a solid understanding of the Word of God.
Understanding of and alignment with DC's philosophy of Christian Education.
Master's degree in education or a related field.
Five or more years of teaching at the high school level and at least three years of administrative leadership experience in a school setting, including oversight of daily operations and management of faculty and staff.
Skills Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical‑thinking skills and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership.
Strategic leader able to cast vision for and implement strategic initiatives.
Ability and ease with public speaking.
Ability to make Christ‑centered decisions with a mission focus while maintaining a collaborative environment.
Ability to manage multiple constituencies with diplomacy and positivity.
Please check the school's website regarding personal faith alignment and apply if you believe that we are a best‑fit school for you to develop personally, professionally, and spiritually. Please contact Hannah Grim at hgrim@dccs.org with questions.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the academic program to plan and implement, with division faculty, a comprehensive educational program designed to provide an exemplary and innovative educational program that meets the needs of all learners.
Monitor student achievement data to inform school-wide instructional efforts.
Support the Director of Student Support Services for the division in advancing division-wide initiatives and operational needs as the program evolves.
Foster, in conjunction with the faculty, a spiritual formation program for students designed to augment and amplify the spiritual development efforts of the home and church.
Plan, implement, and coordinate in conjunction with faculty/staff, a comprehensive and consistent program of student conduct, including procedures for student discipline.
In conjunction with the Director of Operations, establish, implement, and review safety procedures and crisis management for the protection of the students and faculty/staff in case of a campus emergency.
Plan, implement, and supervise, in conjunction with faculty/staff, an appropriate student activity and co‑curricular program.
Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the Upper School Counselor, a comprehensive counseling program.
Monitor and manage a comprehensive college and career program.
Implement the DC Framework for Teaching and Banding system for continuous process improvement for teacher supervision, evaluation, and development.
Oversee the induction program for new faculty.
Monitor and manage, in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum, Academic Team, and faculty, a consistent and effective process of curriculum review and evaluation.
Participate as an active member of the Executive Team, Academic Team, Leadership Team, and enrollment and retention committees.
Ensure ongoing effective communication between home and school through general meetings, written communication, and personal contacts.
Work collaboratively with the Parent Service Organization and promote parent involvement where appropriate.
In conjunction with the Director of Finance, develop and provide oversight of the annual budget for the division.
Requirements
Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a solid understanding of the Word of God.
Understanding of and alignment with DC's philosophy of Christian Education.
Master's degree in education or a related field.
Five or more years of teaching at the high school level and at least three years of administrative leadership experience in a school setting, including oversight of daily operations and management of faculty and staff.
Skills Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical‑thinking skills and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership.
Strategic leader able to cast vision for and implement strategic initiatives.
Ability and ease with public speaking.
Ability to make Christ‑centered decisions with a mission focus while maintaining a collaborative environment.
Ability to manage multiple constituencies with diplomacy and positivity.
Please check the school's website regarding personal faith alignment and apply if you believe that we are a best‑fit school for you to develop personally, professionally, and spiritually. Please contact Hannah Grim at hgrim@dccs.org with questions.
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