Excel Center School Director- Interim
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
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February 16, 2023
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
FULL_TIME
7960 W Osborn Rd Phoenix Arizona, 85033,
Position Description:
Provides a hands-on approach to leadership in directing, planning, managing, and coordinating the educational goals and vision of the school. Responsible for meeting desired outcomes in the areas of operations, curriculum, personnel management and development in accordance with the principles of an Excel Center. Accountability will be measured both internally and externally by state and local standards. Essential functions include supervision and management of faculty and team members, creating and maintaining a safe and secure educational environment for up to 350 students and managing the fiscal activities of the school. The position will work with the AGES Governing Board in establishing school goals and objectives. The Director will be heavily involved with strategic planning within a fast-paced, high-change environment. When accountable for a school prior to start up, the Director will also engage in project management, school design, advocacy efforts, facility acquisition/build-out, staff-up activities, team onboarding and training, and all other responsibilities associated with launching a new school site.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Competencies/Enabling Attributes:
I. Leading Your People: Effectively engages and inspires others by being a role model in every action and interaction.
II. Leading Performance: Delivers high performance results through effective decision-making, planning, and execution to exceed customer expectations.
III. Leading the Business: Possesses the knowledge and expertise to lead the operations, deliver results, control budget, & drive business growth.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:
Become a valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work!
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Support at 602-535-4000, option 5, or .
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodation and modification, including adaptive devices, to assist any person with a disability to apply for and, if hired, to perform the duties the position they seek. Assistance could include help in completing on-line application as well as providing alternative communication, e.g., Braille and Large Print.
PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. (“GCNA/GIMV”) are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain “@goodwillaz.org” or @gimv.org”, to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website (
Position Description:
Provides a hands-on approach to leadership in directing, planning, managing, and coordinating the educational goals and vision of the school. Responsible for meeting desired outcomes in the areas of operations, curriculum, personnel management and development in accordance with the principles of an Excel Center. Accountability will be measured both internally and externally by state and local standards. Essential functions include supervision and management of faculty and team members, creating and maintaining a safe and secure educational environment for up to 350 students and managing the fiscal activities of the school. The position will work with the AGES Governing Board in establishing school goals and objectives. The Director will be heavily involved with strategic planning within a fast-paced, high-change environment. When accountable for a school prior to start up, the Director will also engage in project management, school design, advocacy efforts, facility acquisition/build-out, staff-up activities, team onboarding and training, and all other responsibilities associated with launching a new school site.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops strategies, goals, and objectives for the school and manages the implementation of these objectives.
Participates in the development of overall educational strategies.
Assists faculty in setting priorities, facilitating meetings and developing their leadership skills.
Provides leadership in the development of new partnerships and/or methodologies in response to changing needs concerning students, test results, and/or Arizona Academic Standards.
Represents the school, as appropriate, in community planning and policy-making activities.
Works with the leadership team to ensure appropriate building management coverage for an Excel Center’s hours of operation.
Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Excel Center team members.
Attends all team and professional development meetings.
Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Key Competencies/Enabling Attributes:
I. Leading Your People: Effectively engages and inspires others by being a role model in every action and interaction.
Acquires and Retains Top Talent – Creates and motivates the highest quality workforce.
Fosters a Foundation of Trust – Establishes an environment of trust and respect that inspires high engagement.
Builds Diverse Partnerships – Develops strategic partnerships inside and outside the organization.
II. Leading Performance: Delivers high performance results through effective decision-making, planning, and execution to exceed customer expectations.
Manages Performance and Results – Develops and executes plans that drive accountability for operational success.
Makes Sound and Timely Decisions – Models managerial courage, business acumen and discernment to make sound decisions that positively impact business results.
Surpasses Customer Expectations – Establishes an attitude and commitment to “wow” the customer.
III. Leading the Business: Possesses the knowledge and expertise to lead the operations, deliver results, control budget, & drive business growth.
Applies Business and Financial Reasoning – Understands how the team’s performance and financials contribute to the success of the mission.
Acts Strategically – Develops distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage and translates a strategic vision into specific objectives and action plans.
Embraces Change and Innovation – Establishes an environment that anticipates and embraces change.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, or related field, Master’s Degree preferred
Current Teaching Certification; ESL, Special Education, Dual Certification, and/or Principal certification preferred
3 – 5 years of successful coaching or teaching experience preferred
Current Arizona Secondary Administrator’s License preferred but not required
Demonstrated leadership ability to influence others in a proactive and strength-focused manner and bring about mission-focused change
Supervisory experience in education, human services, or a related field
Prior experience as an instructional coach, lead teacher, or department chair preferred
Demonstrated leadership ability to develop a rigorous curriculum, scope and sequence, unit and lesson plans preferred
Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate processes and activities carried out by other individuals
Two years of experience in teaching, life coaching, case management, counseling, advising, or a related field
Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or adult education setting
Experience working with English Language Learners and immigrant students
Strong sense of professionalism, administrative ability, systemic understanding of student dynamics and socioemotional approaches, and effective communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs
Superior leadership, supervisory, customer service skills, organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks or crisis situations effectively
Exhibit respect for diversity of thought and have experience to advance it in teams/organization
Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
Ability to pass a background check, fingerprint clearance, and drug screen
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:
5 Medical Plans
Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
3 Dental Plans
Vision Plan
401K (Immediate participation upon hire)
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
Paid Holidays
These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!
Become a valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work!
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Support at 602-535-4000, option 5, or .
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodation and modification, including adaptive devices, to assist any person with a disability to apply for and, if hired, to perform the duties the position they seek. Assistance could include help in completing on-line application as well as providing alternative communication, e.g., Braille and Large Print.
PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. (“GCNA/GIMV”) are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain “@goodwillaz.org” or @gimv.org”, to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website (
https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/campaign
) to learn how to report it.
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