Posted
December 20th, 2023
Superintendent
General Purpose: The Bradenton Christian School Superintendent will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. It is the Superintendent’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school and to their association with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Job Title: Superintendent
Reports to: The School Board
Division: Administration
General Purpose: The Bradenton Christian School Superintendent will faithfully support Bradenton Christian School’s mission statement to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children in partnership with the home and church for service in God’s world. It is the Superintendent’s responsibility to carry out the policies of the School Board as they relate to the function of the school and to their association with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Superintendent Responsibilities:
BOARD/SCHOOL SOCIETY/POLICY
• Report to and is accountable to the School Board
• Uphold and serve as the voice of the school on all established policies
• Advice, counsel, and approval of administrative rules and regulations pertaining to all policies of the school will be sought from Board
• Report to the Board on all matters pertaining to the operations of the school
• Communicate the attitudes of faculty, administrators, and school community to the Board
• Work with the President of the Board to prepare board meeting agendas
• Provide an effective means of communication to assure a two-way flow between all involved and interested groups in the Bradenton Christian School family
ACADEMIC, SPIRITUAL
• Oversee the implementation of the overall academic program
• Ensure that accreditation standards are being fulfilled and lead the re-accreditation process
• Responsible for the continual assessment of the effectiveness of the educational program
• Stay informed on various educational challenges at the state and national level
• Establish and promote a safe, spiritual atmosphere in the school.
• Demonstrate a spiritual maturity while supporting the Reformed Biblical worldview
• Encourage church member involvement and partnership with local churches within the BCS community
• Educate and engage local churches on our BCS Vision and Mission
ADMINISTRATION, OPERATIONS
• Chief representative for the school in the broader community
• Supervise the work of the Principals and the Leadership Team
• Serve as the coordinator and supervisor of all school activities
• Support the principals through the hiring process for new teachers ensuring that all candidates are appropriately interviewed and approved utilizing the appropriate BCS committee structure
• Make objective recommendations with adequate supporting data to the Board and appropriate committees regarding cases of assignment transfer, promotion, demotion, renewal of contract, or dismissal of instructional personnel
• Oversee hiring, evaluating, and firing of all non-instructional personnel in the school
• Reviews all publication of all school newsletters and public relation pieces
• Ensures that all annual reporting is completed and filed in a timely manner
• Make a final recommendation regarding the removal of any student or family from the school to the School Board.
• Supervise the admissions and enrollment of new students and families.
• Implementation of strategic plan and continuous review of strategic goals in collaboration with the Board
• Partner with Director of Accounting to plan effectively for all financial programs of the school
• In consultation with the Finance Committee, assists in the creation of a sound budget
• Network and participate in promotional activities on behalf of the school.
• An integral part of the BCS community maintaining a presence at a variety of school events
Bradenton Christian School (www.bcspanthers.org), established in 1960, exists to prepare the hearts and minds of God’s covenantal children for service in His world. The twenty-four-acre BCS campus is near the beautiful white sand beaches of the west coast of Florida in the city of Bradenton. We strive to pursue academic excellence for the glory of God, and we seek to partner with Christian parents who want to teach their children to apply a biblical worldview to all of life. Currently, we serve over 900 students representing more than 90 different churches in preschool through 12th grade. We are accredited by Christian Schools of Florida.
Requirements
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:
• Master’s Degree or higher, education degree preferred
• Eligible for a FL Teaching Certificate, Educational Leadership Certification preferred
• School Leadership Experience Required
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player with a desire to help and serve others
• Alignment with BCS statement of faith
• Commitment to be actively involved in a local church
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. We offer a full range of health, retirement, and tuition benefits.