Executive Director

Position Category Administration
Position Type Executive Director
Posting Start Date
Posting End Date
Position Start Date
School District Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
City, State

Tulsa, OK
United States
Description

Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences is an independent public charter school in which every student is welcomed as they are, known and valued for who they are, challenged to become a better version of themselves, encouraged in their efforts to become that person, and celebrated for their successes.

TSAS a a tuition-free public charter school, serving approximately 525 students grades 6-12.

Executive Director Job Description Summary:
The Executive Director fosters the emergence of a vision and long-term goals for the school. The Executive Director ensures that the school follows policies, laws and governance procedures with fidelity and equity. The Executive Director works to promote the school by responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context by communicating and engaging with faculty, students, families, the community, local and state government, and media. The Executive Director manages the operations and resources of the school including making recommendations and decisions concerning budget, human resources, maintenance, and facilities. The Executive Director directly manages the seven-member leadership team of the school, ensuring that all are performing their duties and meeting their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

Scope of the Position:
The Executive Director oversees an annual budget in excess of $3.5 million dollars. Seven members of the executive leadership team report directly to the Executive Director, including the principal of the high school and the principal of the middle school. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of TSAS, a public charter school in the State of Oklahoma sponsored by Tulsa Public Schools. Target start date: June 1, 2022.

***Full Job Description along with Desired Skills and Strengths is available on the application link.
Required Qualifications Master’s Degree or equivalent in educational leadership or relevant field and any requirements imposed by the State of Oklahoma for educational leadership positions in State sponsored charter schools.
Preferred Qualifications + Teaching license and experience
+ Experience leading and collaborating with professionals in an organizational context
+ Commitment to both the educational and personal development of all students
+ Confidence and ability to communicate and collaborate with intersecting entities such as the sponsoring organization, city authorities, the Oklahoma State Department of Education
+ Competence to lead efforts to provide resources necessary or desirable for the advancement of TSAS
+ Familiarity with budgeting and financial oversight; experience working with a lay board; and other qualifications listed in draft of job description).
Include the following materials with your application: Cover Letter
Include the following materials with your application: Resume
Include the following materials with your application: Reference List
Application Instructions Application Process:
For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by 10:00 AM, April 11, 2022. Applications received later than that may be considered at the discretions of the Search Committee. It is anticipated that promising candidates will be invited to interview during the week of April 25. Apply at: https://tsas.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=44

Applications must include:
1) A cover letter addressed to the TSAS Search Committee that
A) Summarizes your qualifications for the position
B) Reviews relevant educational and leadership experience
C) Expresses your commitment to public education
D) Outlines your reasons for seeking this position
2) A Curriculum Vitae or resume covering your academic degrees, relevant certifications/licenses, and professional work experiences and achievements in chronological order.
3) A list of five references (four must be professional, two must be from individuals who have supervised your work; only one may be a personal character reference). Failure to submit the required references may result in candidates being disqualified. The list should include full names, current positions, email addresses, phone numbers, and business addresses. Please notify your references and verify their willingness to speak to members of the search committee about your work. Your submission of names constitutes your permission for us to speak to these references about your application.
Link https://tsas.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=44
Contact Name Dr. Patrick Forsyth
Contact Email patrick.forsyth@ou.edu