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Faculty Associate/STEM School Principal
Position Number: 08Y254 Department: College of Education and Human Services Full-time/Part-time Status: 100% FTE Salary Minimum: Negotiable Pay Grade: NA Submit: Letter of application, a complete vita, names & contact information for three references, and copies of transcripts. Apply to: Dr. Gregory Bernhardt, Dean College of Education & Human Services, Wright State University, 415 Allyn Hall, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435 Closing Date: June 6, 2008 for first consideration. Open until filled. Position Summary: The Dayton Regional Stem School (DRSS) Principal/CAO will manage all facets of daily school operations. He/she will ensure the safety of welfare of both students and staff and provide for a positive learning environment. The Principal/CAO will provide instructional leadership including curriculum planning and implementation, instructional strategies, student accountability, and professional development. Under the guidance of the Governing Board, the Principal/CAO develops and implements school policies and operational guidelines. Education and Experience: Candidates must have a Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates must have a degree in a STEM disciplinary content area or have extraordinary relevant experience making him/her uniquely qualified for the position. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a valid Ohio Principal's License or be eligible for the Ohio Alternative Licensure Program. Preferred: Terminal degree is preferred but not required for candidates that can demonstrate extraordinary relevant experience making him/her uniquely qualified for the job. The DRSS seeks an experienced academic leader, committed to the values of excellence in STEM learning and instructional innovation. The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills as a team builder with a successful track record in dealing with varied internal and external constituencies. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in emerging STEM disciplines and be knowledgeable of current trends, best practices and innovations in STEM education, including national model standards in STEM education. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in working with different ethnic groups, cultures and socio-economic groups and should have successful experiences in fostering diversity as an organizational leader. The successful candidate will have demonstrated their ability to present information and respond effectively to interest groups, community organizations, STEM industry professionals, school administrators and teachers, higher education professionals, parents and other key stakeholders. Position Description: Managing Faculty and Staff: A key challenge impacting the success of the school will be hiring a first rate faculty and staff. The CAO/Principal will have the majority of responsibility for building a team that is creative, enthusiastic and mission-driven. He/she will need to establish a rewarding and professional environment for the DRSS team that will ensure the recruitment and retention of outstanding teachers. Curriculum: The DRSS will provide a comprehensive curriculum that is distinguished by its rigor and its substantial integration of experiential learning opportunities. The curriculum will emphasize inquiry-based pedagogy that encourages students to explore open ended, real world problems and to work across STEM disciplines. Initial curriculum development has begun through the work of the Dayton Regional STEM Center, which partners K-12 educations, higher education faculty and STEM industry professionals to develop curriculum modules aligned with post secondary/workforce expectations. The start-up nature of this school and the innovative academic approach will require an experienced, creative and sophisticated leader who can skillfully present the vision of the school to the community. The DRSS is supported by numerous community stakeholders who will have significant interest in its success. The CAO/Principal will need to manage a broad range of political factors, as well as manage private sector and community outreach. Fundraising: The DRSS will receive funding based on attendance from the State of Ohio. The CAO/Principal should expect that the school will require financial support in excess of the resources provided by the State of Ohio. However, the school will not have access to a local tax levy for operations or a facility. The ability to build community support and contribute to external efforts to garner resources for the school will ensure sustainability of the school. Community Outreach: The start-up nature of this school and the innovative academic approach will require an experienced, creative and sophisticated leader who can skillfully present the vision of the school to the community. The DRSS is supported by numerous community stakeholders who will have significant interest in its success. The CAO/Principal will need to manage a broad range of political factors, as well as manage private sector and community outreach. Facility: The DRSS design team has begun exploring options for the DRSS facility. The CAO/Principal must work with the DRSS Design Team to identify the facility's design requirements. He/she will have the significant responsibility for assuring that the facilities are completed in time for commencing operations of the school in Fall of 2009.
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