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Careers with North Star Academy

Applying to North Star Academy:

Interested applicants should email a letter of interest as well as their current resume to Board Member Jim Miller (jwaltermillerjr@gmail.com).

School Director

Purpose:

The Director will be responsible for the leadership, day-to-day business affairs, and school

operation as delegated and approved by the Board of Trustees. The Director must consistently

voice and exemplify the mission and vision of the Academy as well as uphold and enforce the

philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Academy. The Director is accountable for the

performance of all other faculty and staff of the Academy.

Director Qualifications:

Meet all NH regulations for eligibility
Master’s Degree from an accredited university, preferred
Minimum of 5 years teaching and/or school administration experience, preferred
Experience with administrative duties in a school or business
Background in primary school education, preferred
Demonstrated leadership, people management, and business management experience
Such other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Director Responsibilities:

The School Director will lead, support, and engage with the school, which will:

Allow students and faculty to maximize their achievements
Establish a school culture built on respect, leadership, responsibility, and support
Execute relationships to work with local school districts
Assume overall responsibility for supervision of staff and students
Hire additional administrative and teaching staff as needed, with approval of the Board
Follow all State and Federal requirements and standards
Supervise and evaluate the work of faculty and staff
Oversee the class scheduling process
Supervise adequate testing and evaluation of students’ achievement
Promote safety and good health practices by adherence to public codes/regulations.
Provide oversight of finances and report to the board monthly.

Job Performance Measures:

Annual performance review by Board of Directors (or a committee of) with an emphasis

on academic leadership and business operations

Satisfaction of parents and faculty as determined from an annual survey (of both

faculty/staff and parents) and a sampling of unsolicited feedback communicated.

Results are assessed against the achievement of agreed-upon goals, both quantitative

and qualitative.

Business Manager

The school business manager, under the supervision of the executive director, oversees school

operating finances, including the task of developing an annual budget for the school. School

business managers strive to ensure that existing resources are used efficiently while identifying

resources that are needed and prioritizing expenses. The school business manager coordinates

business aspects of the school (finances, documentation, legalities, policies, etc.), maintains all

records, communicates important business messages school-wide, performs financial tracking

and record tracking (following all school policies and procedures), and facilitates HR tasks

(hiring, maintaining personnel files, payroll/benefits, licensing, etc.).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, business and accounting preferred
No less than three years of experience as a Business/Operations Manager
Experience preparing purchase orders and bank deposits
Experience preparing payroll processing
Experience with grant writing and management
Such other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate

Roles and responsibilities:

Setting up the school financial systems
Working with the director to prepare budget & other financial documents for board approval
Preparing purchase orders and banking deposits
Preparing information for payroll processing
Assisting the Director when needed
Filing proper paperwork with proper agencies (i.e. state reporting & required financial audits)
Working with the Director to oversee proper ADM count
Supporting grant writing and management
All other responsibilities as determined by the Director and approved by the Board

Job Performance Measures:

Annual review by the Executive Director to include an assessment of the state of records

(all finances, personnel files, etc.)

Monthly financial reports prepared in conjunction with the Treasurer of the Board.
Approval of the annual budget by the Board of Trustees
Annual audit/review by accountant or other auditing agency
Results are assessed against the achievement of agreed-upon goals, both quantitative

and qualitative.

Special Education Representative

Under the direction of the Director, the Special Education Representative serves as the

connection between the school, sending district (LEA) and parents of students with disabilities,

implementing policies and coordinating programs to support students with disabilities.

This person will coordinate all scheduling, documentation, and communication for all IEPs and

504 plans. This position is responsible for the accountability of all special education staff and will

provide direct services if appropriate and necessary.

Qualifications:

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
Preference given to candidates with current teaching certification.
Preference given to candidates with Special Education experience.
Preference given to candidates with administrative experience.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Overseeing / managing a caseload of special education students and the

implementation of their IEP/504 plans in: inclusive, self-contained and pull-out settings.

2. Ensuring appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services

as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans.

3. Ensuring compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulation relating

to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education.

4. Ensuring that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality, provided in

the LER, and are aligned with students’ IEPs/504 plans.

5. Effectively communicating to parents and guardians the special education process

including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations

as well as parental rights granted by IDEA.

6. Establishing effective and supportive relationships with the LEA from students’ home

districts to provide appropriate support and services, including wraparound, to special

education and 504 students.

Job Performance Measures:

● Annual performance review by the Executive Director

● IEPs and 504s updated annually as required by law

● Observations and annual reviews of all special education providers completed

● Results are assessed against the achievement of agreed-upon goals, both quantitative

and qualitative.