Job Opportunities

About our school:

MCCPS is a dynamic reform-minded educational environment where staff and students engage in hands-on, integrated, project-based learning activities that culminate in public exhibitions of student work. Our community of learners consists of 230 students enrolled in grades 4-8; there are 2 classes at each grade level. Approximately 20% of the students are on IEPs, and we employ an inclusion model to address their needs.

How to apply:

Please apply via schoolspring.com (free to applicants) or email a cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation to personnel@marbleheadcharter.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

MCCPS seeks high energy, innovative team players who are organized, flexible, and willing to invest themselves in a professionally collaborative setting. Appropriate certification, experience, and a MA degree are preferred, but not required. Demonstration of subject matter knowledge and strong computer skills are necessary. The ability to work well with others in a fast-paced collegial environment is imperative. A writing sample will be required before an offer of employment will be made. MCCPS is an equal opportunity employer.

NEEDED FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR:

Internships at MCCPS

Nurturing future educators is integrally important to the faculty and administration at MCCPS. To this end, opportunities are provided for aspiring teachers to interact with our talented and experienced educators. MCCPS enjoys a dynamic, reform-minded staff that values student-centered, minds-on, standards-driven, integrated instruction. It is our pleasure and our responsibility to share what we have discovered about teaching and learning with those who will soon join our profession.

Interns will meet with the school's administration to determine the appropriate topic for the class(es) they will teach. Topics may vary greatly depending upon the interns' abilities, interests, and career aspirations. Observation, discussion, and experimentation will be regular components of each intern’s experience. Training will include backwards design, lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management. Support for the interns will be provided before and throughout the internship, and each intern’s performance will be evaluated at the end of the term. Upon successful completion of the internship a letter of recommendation will be provided.

Interns may choose the term of the internship (September – November, December – March, or March – June) and the day on which they teach (must be the same day of the week for the term) and the grade(s) with which they work (4th-8th). Requirements: Interns must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in a teacher preparation program. Interns must be reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and available from 2:00-4:00 each day of the internship.

NEEDED FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:

Managing Director

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Job Summary:  

The Managing Director (MD) serves as chief operations and development officer for the MCCPS Board of Trustees and is charged with ensuring that all funds, physical assets, and the property of MCCPS is appropriately safeguarded and administered.  The MD will uphold the Charter granted to MCCPS, specifically with reference to the details of the charter application upon which it was granted, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as they apply to Charter Schools.

Competitive compensation package.

Essential Functions:

1.     Ensures that the Board of Trustees is kept fully informed on the conditions and operations of the school

2.     Plans, formulates and recommends for the approval of the Board of Trustees basic policies and programs that will further the objectives of the school community

3.     Establishes a sound organizational structure for MCCPS. Obtains maximum utilization of the management support staff by clearly defining duties, establishing performance standards, conducting performance reviews

4.     With the Academic Director, set compensation package for each employee

5.     Develops, recommends, and upon approval of the Board of Trustees, operates within an annual budget.  Ensures that all MCCPS funds, physical assets, and property are appropriately safeguarded, administered and maintained.  Oversees the day to day financial affairs of MCCPS within approved guidelines.  Seeks outside funding in the form of grants and contracts from public and private sources.

6.     Serves as the school’s development officer by fostering relationships within various resource communities both locally and beyond

7.     Maintain relationships with other community organizations, government, and others as are desirable or necessary in the best interest of MCCPS

8.     With Academic Director, provide leadership for staff regarding MCCPS’s mission.

9.     Develop plans and strategies necessary to fulfill the MCCPS mission and secure resources necessary to carry them out including the hiring of necessary personnel as related to the functions of MD

10.   Attend regular and/or special meetings of the Board of Trustees, provide monthly reports and be prepared to answer questions.

11.   Develop and implement personnel policies in conjunction with the AD

Qualification/Education/Experience:

1.     Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

2.     Master’s degree (M.A.) / (M.B.A.) or equivalent and two years related experience; or five years related experience

3.     Strong persuasive and presentation skills required.

4.     Ability to obtain and manage external grants and contracts.

5.     Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, state, regional, and local agencies, community leaders, and the general public.

6.     Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.

7.     Knowledge of modern principles, methods, and techniques of administration and program planning.

8.     Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

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