Alternative School Director

Position Type: Administration/ALT SCHOOL DIRECTORDate Posted: 2/26/2026Location: Compass Education CenterAlternative School DirectorPosition Purpose Will assume supervisory responsibilities for the secondary alternative program. Persons applying for this position should have a strong background in education, including, but not limited to, administration, teaching and learning, and counseling.Essential Job FunctionsDevelops and sustains a guiding vision and mission that drives the program's overall quality.Is passionate, innovative, competent, and experienced in leadership.Engages in opportunities to promote program success and strategically include community and business partners.Commits to the full implementation of the school's core values.Utilizes and engages in a collaborative approach that ensures shared decision-making, high expectations, and continuous monitoring of program quality.Creates a safe, caring, positive, and orderly climate and culture.Maintains high expectations for students and staff.Hires, evaluates, and retains effective, innovative, and qualified individuals.Ensures that instructional practices and curriculum are rigorous and inclusive, supporting the needs of all learners.Stays current on best-practices in alternative education.Helping set and communicate the vision, mission, and goals.Overseeing and providing day-to-day instruction with both online and offline coursework.Maintaining a safe, caring, and positive environment at the school.Providing regular updates on progress to high school administrators, district-level administrators, and to the Board of Education.Communicating expectations with parents and students upon entering the program.Organizing staff meetings and professional development, and arranging and supervising on-the-job learning opportunities.Serving as the main contact for business and community partners.Monitoring the program's progress toward meeting its goals and making changes as needed.Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers and fax machines, a calculator, and a telephone.Travel Requirements Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.Pay RatesAdministrative Pay Schedule.Work Schedule 260 days per year. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesModel professional, ethical, and respectful behavior at all times.Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.Ability to develop and implement projects.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%Physical RequirementPercentage of TimeAbility to stand for extended periods of time. Very FrequentAbility to lift 25 pounds. SeldomAbility to carry 25 pounds. OccasionalAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very FrequentAbility to operate job-related equipment. Very FrequentAbility to reach in all directions. Very FrequentLicense/ Registration/ CertificationValid Indiana teaching licenseMust have a current Administrative license.EducationMaster's Degree from an accredited college or university in School Administration.Experience Leadership experience, priority given to those with Assistant Principal and Principal experience.FLSA Status: Exempt

Created: 2026-04-02