Director - Honey Creek Community Schools
Apply NowCompany: Washtenaw Intermediate School District
Location: Honey Creek, IA 51542
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Director School Services
Date Posted:
6/28/2024
Location:
Honey Creek Community School
Closing Date:
Until FilledThe Honey Creek Community Schools is seeking a director who will work with the board of education to support a place where everyone feels safe, included, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to educating critical thinkers who are prepared to engage in social justice, are empathetic and recognize the dignity, worth, and humanity of all people. We welcome perspectives and stories from each person in our community, seek common purpose and confront our own biases. When each member of our community is
valued, we can come together to act in compassionate and courageous ways to shape a more equitable and sustainable world.
VISION/LONG-RANGE PLANNING
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL
MANAGEMENT & DECISION MAKING
Honey Creek Community School Honey Creek Community School was started by parents who were interested in finding quality alternative education for their children. In 1995, a charter was granted through the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) and has continued to offer innovative project-based curricula with a high degree of parental involvement. Honey Creek is fortunate to share a campus and a strong collaborative relationship with WISD's High Point School - a facility dedicated to meeting the special needs of students with severe cognitive and multiple impairments.
Honey Creek has grown to a thriving school with three fully enrolled classes at each grade level: Early Elementary (K-1); Middle Elementary (2-3); Later Elementary (4-5) and a Middle School with four base classes each encompassing grades 6, 7 and 8. Total enrollment is currently near Honey Creek's optimal limit at approximately 250 students. Our project based curriculum, small class sizes, strong academic performance and student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as an independent charter school.
Our school is committed to being a school where everyone feels safe, included, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to educating critical thinkers who are prepared to engage in social justice; and are empathetic and recognize the dignity, worth, and humanity of all people. We welcome perspectives and stories from each person in our community, seek common purpose, and confront our own biases. When each member of our community is valued, we can come together to act in compassionate and courageous ways to shape a more equitable and sustainable world.
We are seeking a candidate who values diversity and will lead efforts to center equity while administering the policies of the Honey Creek Board of Trustees.
District Data:
Board of Education We have a dedicated, community-based Board of Trustees. Our Board policy requires a minimum 3 year service pledge. Our current community-based Board of Trustees has an average 3-6 year tenure.
Application Procedure
Action
Date
Application deadline
7/7/2024 Midnight
Selection of candidates to interview
7/9/24
First round interviews
7/15/24
Second round interviews/Board Selection
7/17/24
Start date
8/1/24 or as negotiated with finalist
The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity.
Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Administration/Director School Services
Date Posted:
6/28/2024
Location:
Honey Creek Community School
Closing Date:
Until FilledThe Honey Creek Community Schools is seeking a director who will work with the board of education to support a place where everyone feels safe, included, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to educating critical thinkers who are prepared to engage in social justice, are empathetic and recognize the dignity, worth, and humanity of all people. We welcome perspectives and stories from each person in our community, seek common purpose and confront our own biases. When each member of our community is
valued, we can come together to act in compassionate and courageous ways to shape a more equitable and sustainable world.
VISION/LONG-RANGE PLANNING
- Works with the Board of Education, staff and community to create a tangible plan for attaining the vision
- and creates the appropriate processes and environment to inspire others toward the school's shared vision
- Promotes a culture of learning, both in the classroom and the home
- Demonstrates a keen ability to think outside the box and develop creative solutions to complicate problems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Successful experience working with diverse communities
- K-12 classroom teaching experience
- Previous Director experience preferred
- Strong financial background with experience in budget development/management
- Experience with fundraising and community partnerships and engagement
- Building-level l e a d e r s h i p experience
- Master's Degree plus Administrative Certification required (or able to enroll in a certificate program)
- Demonstrated responsiveness to students with learning differences
- Proven track record of raising student achievement
PERSONAL
- Embodies the highest degree of moral, professional and ethical behaviors
- High level of cultural competency and embraces diversity and equity of all kinds
- Exceedingly responsive; follows up and follows through
- Establishes and demonstrates the value of strong relationships with students, families and community
- Overarching love of kids
- Transparency in decision-making processes
MANAGEMENT & DECISION MAKING
- Demonstrates exceptional public relations and communication skills
- Recognizes, values and affirms teachers and staff members
- Able to develop and lead effective administrative teams
- Fosters and maintains a culture of accessibility and responsiveness in communication systems
- Employs consensus-building as part of a comprehensive decision-making process
- Maintains visibility and approachability to students, staff, parents and community members
Honey Creek Community School Honey Creek Community School was started by parents who were interested in finding quality alternative education for their children. In 1995, a charter was granted through the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) and has continued to offer innovative project-based curricula with a high degree of parental involvement. Honey Creek is fortunate to share a campus and a strong collaborative relationship with WISD's High Point School - a facility dedicated to meeting the special needs of students with severe cognitive and multiple impairments.
Honey Creek has grown to a thriving school with three fully enrolled classes at each grade level: Early Elementary (K-1); Middle Elementary (2-3); Later Elementary (4-5) and a Middle School with four base classes each encompassing grades 6, 7 and 8. Total enrollment is currently near Honey Creek's optimal limit at approximately 250 students. Our project based curriculum, small class sizes, strong academic performance and student-teacher relationships illustrate our uniqueness as an independent charter school.
Our school is committed to being a school where everyone feels safe, included, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to educating critical thinkers who are prepared to engage in social justice; and are empathetic and recognize the dignity, worth, and humanity of all people. We welcome perspectives and stories from each person in our community, seek common purpose, and confront our own biases. When each member of our community is valued, we can come together to act in compassionate and courageous ways to shape a more equitable and sustainable world.
We are seeking a candidate who values diversity and will lead efforts to center equity while administering the policies of the Honey Creek Board of Trustees.
District Data:
- Enrollment- 249
- Teachers- 17
- Administrators- 2 administrators, 2 coordinators (tech, school age programs)
- Counselors/social workers- 2
- Paraprofessionals- 9
- Office Staff- 1.2
- Support Staff/Other Staff: 1.5
- School buildings- 1
- Foundation allowance per pupil $ $9,608
- Annual operating budget $ 3.8 million
- Revenue $3.7 million
- Expense $3.8 million
- Projected fund balance $ 432K; 11.3%
Board of Education We have a dedicated, community-based Board of Trustees. Our Board policy requires a minimum 3 year service pledge. Our current community-based Board of Trustees has an average 3-6 year tenure.
- Sherry MacKay*, President
- Dillon Hendrick, Vice-President/Secretary
- Laura Pasek, Treasurer
- Vincent Denef
- Mouna Mana
- Daniel Thiel
- Jordan Greene
Application Procedure
- Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application, including resume.
- Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 12:00am on 7/8/24. No "hard copy," fax or emailed copies accepted. If requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through the screening process. Candidate names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.
- All questions regarding the search should be directed to Cherie Vannatter, Deputy Superintendent, or Naomi Norman, Superintendent, Washtenaw ISD ([redacted] or [redacted] ).
Action
Date
Application deadline
7/7/2024 Midnight
Selection of candidates to interview
7/9/24
First round interviews
7/15/24
Second round interviews/Board Selection
7/17/24
Start date
8/1/24 or as negotiated with finalist
The Board shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or conditions of employment because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, height, weight, age, marital status, political belief, disability, or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity.
Honey Creek Community School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.