Posting:                    Principal Start Date:               July 1, 2019 Responsible To:       Superintendent Salary:                      District Administrative Salary Schedule, 12 months Summary: •    To lead the school, its personnel, programs, and activities in a direction to yield the highest standards of achievement and instructional excellence for all students. Magnet School Pillars: •    Diversity •    Innovation Curriculum and Professional Development •    Academic Excellence •    High Quality Instructional Systems •    Family and Community Partnerships Major Responsibilities: •    Work with staff to ensure instructional practices provide various opportunities for diversity among the magnet school student population. •    Design, plan, and implement educational opportunities that are connected to an innovative curriculum and professional development for teachers and staff that are related to the Creative Arts and Science curriculum. •    Promote instructional best practices across all curriculums that promote academic excellence. •    Develop and support programs to enhance learning and exploration in a high quality  instructional system. •    Work with families and communities to build partnerships that provide or expand curriculum programs which support student success. •    Vision- fosters the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence and equity. •    Instructional Leadership- fosters the success of all students by leading the development and alignment of the organizational, instructional, and assessment strategies that enhance teaching and learning. •    Effective Management- fosters the success of all students by managing the school organization, its operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. •    Climate- fosters the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a positive school climate. •    School/Community Relations- fosters the success of all students by collaborating effectively with Stakeholders, identifying and engaging business, community and higher education in partnerships with the school. •    Ethical Behavior- fosters the success of all students by demonstrating integrity, fairness, and ethical behavior. •    Interpersonal Skills- fosters the success of all students by interacting effectively with stakeholders and addressing their needs and concerns. •    Staff Development- fosters the success of all students by collaborating with school and district staff to plan and implement professional development activities that promote the achievement of school and district goals. •    Principal’s Professional Development- fosters the success of all students by using available resources and opportunities for professional growth. •    Student Growth- responsible for the success and achievement of all students by being accountable for student outcomes within federal, state, and local assessments and other evidence used to determine the academic growth or status of all students. •    Abides by all federal, state and local laws related to students and their well-being. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: •    Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or a related field is required. •    South Carolina certification in Secondary Administration, or the ability to obtain such certification. •    Three to five years of successful teaching and administrative experience at the Secondary level preferred. Leadership Qualities Required: •    Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning. •    Ability to manage financial, material and human resources effectively. •    Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives. •    Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information. •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This job description is intended to serve as a summary of the primary responsibilities and  qualifications for this position. It is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual may be asked to perform while in this position or of all qualifications that may be required now or  in the future. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals erform the essential functions.

Posting:                    Director of Lifelong Learning Center Start Date:                July 2019 Responsible To:       Superintendent Salary:                      District Administration Salary Schedule, Level II Director, 12 months Summary: •    To implement and maintain alternative and adult education programs and services in conformance with district and state objectives. Major Responsibilities: •    Coordinates operations among alternative school, adult education and/or programs for the purpose of improving student academic success and ensuring district objectives are achieved and resources are effectively utilized. •    Manages and evaluates a wide variety of program components for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines and regulations. •    Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed. •    Monitors projects, grants and programs for the purpose of ensuring that services comply with district, state and federal requirements. •    Develops proposals, program improvements and grant opportunities for the purpose of meeting District goals. •    Develops long and short-range plans/programs and annual budget for the purpose of ensuring that the district’s resources are effectively utilized. •    Performs personnel functions for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget. •    Researches a variety of information (current practices, instructional materials, methods, curriculum guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs and/or master plans. •    Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. •    Abides by all federal, state and local laws related to students and their well-being. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: •    Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or a related field is required. •    South Carolina certification in Secondary Administration, or the ability to obtain such certification. •    Three to five years of successful teaching and administrative experience at the Secondary level preferred. Leadership Qualities Required: •    Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning. •    Ability to manage financial, material and human resources effectively. •    Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals andinitiatives. •    Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information. •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This job description is intended to serve as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual may be asked to perform while in this position or of all  qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals erform the essential functions.

High Point Academy Spartanburg has an immediate opening for a qualified High School Math Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. This candidate must demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery and to support the values, vision, and mission of the school and the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Candidates should send interest letter, resume, and  employment application  to Superintendent  Christy Junkins .   Responsibilities: Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught Creates lesson plans, aligned with current school, state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction Provides consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with the administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans Maintains a professional appearance, and exhibits behavior that is conscientious and responsible Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator   Desired Skills: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipment   Qualifications: Applicants must be appropriately certified and highly qualified. A successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card at all times when in the classroom.

High Point Academy is looking for a qualified Middle School Math Teacher for the current school year. This candidate must demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery and to support the values, vision, and mission of the school and the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Candidates should send interest letter, resume, and  employment application  to Superintendent  Christy Junkins .   Responsibilities: Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with the administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans Maintains a professional appearance, and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator   Educational Requirements: Applicants must be appropriately certified AND highly qualified. To be appropriately certified and highly qualified, successful candidates must hold a current teaching certificate or equivalent license. Candidate must pass a fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card at all times when in the classroom.   Desired Skills: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipment

Must be SC certified or eligible for SC certification.

Qualifications:                                 Teacher Certification Required   Salary:                                                Teacher Salary Schedule   Length of Contract:                        190 Days   Start Date:                                        To Be Determined

Must be certified or eligible for SC certification in Special Education.  Multi-categorical is preferred.

Must be certified or eligible for SC Certification in Middle or Secondary Math.

Must be certified or eligible for SC Certification as a Media Specialist.