Area Superintendent

Green Dot Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $148,000 - $158,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Green Dot Public Schools is a non-profit network of public charter schools helping to transform the public education system so that ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life. Our schools are founded on an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, and there are four key elements to our school model that help us unlock the inherent potential in every student we serve: quality teaching and instruction, a college-going culture, a focus on fostering leadership and life skills, and a focus on eliminating barriers to learning. We have 18 schools and over 10,000 students across Los Angeles. Our schools are located in some of the most underserved communities that have been denied access to high-quality educational opportunities, and we seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low-income students and their more affluent peers. What differentiates Green Dot is our intense focus on truly serving ALL students, our collaboration with reform-minded unions, our work focused on large-scale turnarounds of schools formerly run by the districts, and our ability to take on the toughest challenges with the same public funding received by traditional district schools but accomplishing very different results. Green Dot’s results are undeniable. Nine of our high schools are ranked among the top schools in the country. We have three California Distinguished schools and 3 California Gold Ribbon schools, and several of our schools have been recipients of the CORE Districts’ Academic Growth Awards, which honor schools having the greatest impact on student achievement. Additionally, Green Dot’s first turnaround, Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy, was named Charter School of the Year by the California Charter Schools Association in 2019.

The Area Superintendent is a critical leadership role responsible for supervising, coaching, supporting, and evaluating school principals. You will also be instrumental in fostering cross-school community relationships to provide essential services to our schools. Success in this role requires a professional who can excel both individually and as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Have a valid Clear CA Administrative credential (or a comparable, transferable out-of-state credential)
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Principal, with demonstrated success in closing the achievement gap (Secondary level experience highly preferred)
• Have proven record of improving student achievement by developing and implementing policies and practices that prepare all students for college readiness
• Have extensive experience in developing and implementing hiring, evaluation, and professional development strategies for high-quality staff
• Possess the political and social skills to contribute to organizational growth and maintain high-quality teaching and learning
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong understanding of mission-critical business practices
• Have demonstrated success in aligning curriculum, instruction, technology, and assessment to state standards
• Are a forward-thinking innovator who sets high expectations, leads by example, and inspires high-quality performance
• Have evidence of success in implementing instructional strategies that meet the needs of urban students, including English Language Learners
• Have a visible, approachable, and an effective communicator with all stakeholder
• Have a passion for achieving the educational mission of the organization
• Have ability to build the capacity of principals to provide high-quality teaching and learning aligned with the California Standards
• Are a self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Have an effective communicator continuously seeks collaboration
• Are dependable, humble, possessing a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to Green Dot’s mission
• Must pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer.
• Work Hours: Consistent attendance during scheduled hours is required; flexibility is limited by operational needs
• Breaks: Structured within the workday and must align with operational and student care needs
• Physical Requirements: May require physical abilities such as interacting with students or moving through the school
• Social Requirements: Extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and the public is required
• On-Site Presence: This is a regular, in-person role; remote work is generally not an option.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the achievement of Green Dot’s Core Values
• Interpret, develop, and recommend policies and regulations governing school operations
• Ensure school compliance with local policies, state requirements, and Green Dot Core Values
• Plan and provide oversight of staff and principal meetings
• Coach and evaluate principals and assistant principals
• Serve as a liaison between the Central Office and school principals
• Develop community partnerships
• Collaborate with the Education Team on professional development for teachers and school leaders
• Balance system-level direction with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility at the school level
• Keep student learning interests and needs as the central focus of the organization
• Recommend budget expenditures and manage fiscal resources
• Investigate and write responses to school concerns and complaints
• Provide leadership to special projects assigned by our Central Office

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for benefit plans effective the first of the month following the date of hire
• Medical: No-cost premium (employee only) and low-cost premium (entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity, which includes a top-tier hospital network (Cedars Sinai, UCLA, etc.). PPO and EPO options are also available (see benefits information)
• Dental and Vision: 100% employer-paid options
• Employer-Paid: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care), Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Wellness programs, Financial planning/coaching, and Access to Student Loan forgiveness
• Retirement: Participation in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), with both employee and employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policy to support work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed