25-26 CGNC Site Manager

CGNC Site Manager

Reports To: Dean of Instruction & School Leadership

Exemption Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-month

Position Summary:

The Site Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management of the school. This includes short and long-term planning; budgeting, scheduling, and promoting the school; hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all school staff; evaluating teachers, utilizing the state-mandated PDAs; supervising the curriculum and instruction of all programs. The Site Manager is also responsible for creating and maintaining a positive relationship with the Director of Private Education, Dean of Instruction & School Leadership, and Upbring staff. They are responsible for the implementation of all federal and state regulations concerning both general and special education.

Essential Duties & Qualifications

• Directly supervises all CGNC staff on assigned campus(es), working closely and in collaboration with the Dean of Instruction & School Leadership towards program success.
• Conduct daily classroom walk throughs and observations, review instructional materials, and collaborate with staff to create engaging, research-based learning spaces.
• Analyze observations, child assessment data, and program performance metrics to drive continuous quality improvement and meet school readiness goals.
• Enforce child safety policies, ensure positive behavior support strategies, and fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities for child abuse and neglect.
• Create, foster, and maintain a structured environment with classroom management that is conducive to learning and optimal growth and development, while promoting social interactions with all children.
• Comply with the TCS code of conduct and other applicable regulations and requirements, including Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Texas Charter School Regulations, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Attend and help host all professional development and in-service training for campus staff
• Guide teachers in implementing curricula, supporting individualized instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including children with disabilities and dual-language learners.
• Responsible for providing educational information to shareholders in a timely manner.
• To work with the Director of Private Education, Dean of Instruction & School Leadership, and Upbring to create the school wide daily schedule including whole school schedule changes.
• To ensure that report cards and progress reports are done well, accurately, and on time.
• To work with the leadership team to problem-solve all major areas of school concern and to

plan, short-term and long-term, for school success.

• To listen and respond to problems/concerns identified by stakeholders and to be thoughtful in designing solutions.
• Work closely with the Center Director to ensure that policies and procedures are met, curriculum is appropriate, and program goals are achieved.
• In conjunction with the Director of Private Education and Dean of Instruction & School Leadership, recruit, interview, hire and retain top teachers.
• As needed, provide classroom instruction.
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field; with certification

Master's degree in Education or closely related field, with certification is preferred

• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in education or a similar program.

Minimum of 2 years (5 years preferred) of supervisory, coaching, or leadership experience.

Experience with school readiness goals, curriculum implementation, and child assessment tools

• Skills: Knowledge of inclusive practices for children with disabilities and dual-language learners.

Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.

Strong understanding of Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and Cognia standards

Experience with inclusion of children with disabilities

Bilingual (English and Spanish) with the ability to fluently converse and write in Spanish (based on student population and service area), highly preferred

Key Traits:

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students to achieve academic excellence. Strong decision-making skills and the ability to drive change.
• Analytical: Strong skills in data analysis to evaluate student performance and guide instructional decisions.
• Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with teachers, parents, and other school staff to achieve common academic goals.
• Adaptable: Ability to adapt to changing educational standards, student needs, and institutional goals.
• Passionate: A commitment to improving educational outcomes and ensuring every student's success.

Career Progression

This position is eligible for promotion/transfer. If an appropriate position is available, the employee must meet minimum qualifications, including the promotion/transfer eligibility guidelines.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position may work in a child facility with and around children frequently
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position, with or without reasonable accommodation, are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

The foregoing statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All CGNC Employees are at will.

Casa Gracia, NC, under Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code, will fingerprint applicants and conduct a criminal background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.