Job Posting: Headmaster
HEADMASTER
Reports to: Board of Directors
Summary
The Headmaster serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, learning environment that adheres to our Catholic identity and meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. The Headmaster is responsible for the curriculum, instructional leadership of the school, hiring and supervision of instructional personnel, student life, discipline and related parent communication.
The Headmaster must be a practicing Roman Catholic, possess the minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education Administration or related field or equivalent experience, and demonstrate a commitment to Catholic secondary education. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
The Board of Directors appoints the Headmaster of Chesterton Academy. In addition to any teaching responsibilities, the duties of the Headmaster include: (1) curriculum and academic excellence; (2) instruction; (3) student life and discipline; (4) parent communications; (5) student admissions; (6) guidance; (7) other school operations.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Curriculum and Academic Excellence
Oversee implementation of and adherence to Chesterton Schools Network curriculum
Oversee implementation of any changes to the curriculum
Review results of student tests (CLT, PSAT, ACT, SAT)
Oversee school accreditation process and renewal per Network guidelines
Instruction
Oversee faculty hiring, evaluation, rehires and terminations
Conduct classroom observations for faculty members as part of the evaluation process
Student Life and Discipline
Ensure discipline policies are enforced and communicated
Oversee parent-led sports and extracurricular activities
Ensure effectiveness of virtue house and faculty mentor programs
Oversee academic and behavioral eligibility for extra-curricular activities
Parent Communications
Send weekly Headmaster Missive to parents or include in school newsletter
Meet with parents regarding student discipline and academic issues
Admissions
Admit new students upon review of placement exam, student application materials, and meeting
Oversee transfer student process (curriculum, regulations, forms, financials)
Review placement tests and contact parents concerning any student remediation
Deliver presentations to prospective parents and students at selected school events
Guidance
Coordinate standardized testing, college applications and transcript preparation
Communicate with colleges, universities and other post-high school programs
Promote various vocational opportunities
Other School Operations
Oversee selection and evaluation of vendor products (software, textbooks, etc.)
Teaching Responsibilities
Fill in as needed
Requirements
Education:
Masters in Education Administration or related field or equivalent experience
Experience:
Significant teaching experience in a classical school environment Is preferred; previous experience in secondary school administration; familiarity with the mission of Chesterton Academy and the teachings of the Catholic Church; and working knowledge of institutional advancement/fundraising.
Certification:
Not required
About Chesterton Academy
Founded in 2008 as a result of a grass-roots movement of parents, Chesterton Academy offers a rigorous, integrated high school curriculum centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Focusing on the classics, the school develops complete thinkers who learn to draw on faith and reason for the purpose of building a culture of life. Learn more about Chesterton Academy and the growing national Chesterton Schools Network.