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Mount Vernon
Presbyterian School (MVPS), a Christian college preparatory school with an
enrollment of approximately 850 students, is located in Sandy Springs, a close
northern suburb of Atlanta
Independent
School Counsel, Inc. (ISC), the consulting group to MVPS, invites candidates and
nominations for a significant academic and faculty leadership position in the
Lower School (Grades K-6). Applications are requested by March 15 to ensure full
consideration. The school desires
to appoint the next Lower School Assistant Principal by April 15, with a starting date of July
2008.
The Opportunity
MVPS has
emerged as a leading school in the grouping of fine independent schools in
Atlanta. ISC Search has been retained to assist in recruiting and identifying a
talented educator to play a leading role in the development and growth of the
MVPS Lower School division.
At MVPS there is a strong, identifiable
commitment to collaborative leadership within the divisions as well as among
key administrators. The Head of School and administrative team are prepared to
offer their full support to a strong leader who will respect and value the
traditions and culture of MVPS, with primary responsibility for the Lower
School faculty and instructional program. The school seeks a talented academic
leader who can facilitate ways to strengthen an already solid curriculum as
well as assume responsibility for the support, coordination and evaluation of
the faculty that includes a mix of veteran and early career teachers.
In this Position Profile we present the school
communityÕs perceptions of its leadership needs, along with sufficient factual
information about school environment and personnel to give prospective
candidates and referral sources a better sense of the vibrancy and spirit of
the school. Prospective candidates are also encouraged to visit the schoolÕs
website (http://www.mvpschool.com).
MVPS
Mission
Mount
Vernon Presbyterian School is a community dedicated to academic excellence,
physical development and spiritual enrichment. Grounded in Christian values, we
seek to develop leaders who will use their unique abilities to think, serve and
live their lives with wisdom and moral integrity.
The
MVPS Philosophy
ÒMount
Vernon Presbyterian School is a wonderfully caring place that is dedicated to
providing an outstanding college preparatory experience for students from
Preschool through the 12th grade. We are grounded in Christian values, and we
seek to have our students develop their unique abilities as leaders of
tomorrow. Our students enter to learn and grow. They depart to serve humanity,
and live lives of wisdom and integrityÓ
(Jeff
Jackson, Head of School)
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MVPS
is accredited by SACS, SAIS and The Georgia Accrediting Commission; and is a
member of NAIS, SAIS, GISA, and AAAIS
The Lower
School Faculty has:
o
47
teachers and two nurses
o
40
women 7 men
o
50%
over/under 40 years of age
The
Mission and Beliefs,
along with strategic goals, continue to shape the school and its programs. The
MVPS curriculum is college preparatory and serves motivated students of average
to superior ability. The curriculum is not designed to offer programs for
children with special learning needs. At every level, MVPS offers programs that
encourage students to be confident readers and writers, careful thinkers, creative
problem solvers, and responsible citizens.
The
Lower School curriculum is designed to foster mastery of the basic skills while
motivating students through classroom experiences. Students are encouraged to
pursue academic excellence, develop leadership skills, and excel in life. Small
classes allow our experienced and dedicated faculty to provide our students
with individualized attention, skill reinforcement, and enrichment
opportunities. Learning support teachers are on staff to give additional
academic reinforcement when needed.
Candidates
are strongly encouraged to visit the schoolÕs website in order to gain a more
complete insight into the school, its academic program and culture.
Mount VernonÕs nine-acre Lower School
Campus serves Preschool through sixth grade students (The Preschool is a
separate entity), and includes classrooms, science and art labs, gymnasium,
cafeteria, performance venue, and chapel.
The
schoolÕs new 30-acre Glenn Campus, just across Mt. Vernon Road, serves Middle
and Upper School students (grades 7-12). The campus currently consists of a
4-story building as well softball, baseball, and football/soccer fields. The
state-of-the-art building houses spacious and naturally-lit classrooms, science
labs, art studios, choral and band rooms, cafeteria, a gymnasium that also
serves as a performance venue, art gallery space, and a media center that
overlooks a beautiful wooded ravine.
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The Position and Its
Responsibilities:
Educational
Leadership and Management
¬ Understands and agrees with the philosophy of MVPS
¬ Acts as the instructional leader who can inspire
teachers to strive for the very best in a positive, cooperative, collaborative
manner
¬ Enjoys working cooperatively as a member of an
administrative team
¬ Interviews, evaluates, and make recommendations
regarding teacher candidatesÕ strengths and potential for contributions to the
teamwork of the Lower School Faculty
Candidate
Qualifications:
¬ Has a well-developed sense of humor
¬ Loves children
¬ Is a good listener and communicator
¬ Respects the time and efforts of others
¬ Is flexible and can adjust as events and
opportunities evolve
¬
Must
be comfortable with main stream Christianity
o
Chapel
once a week
o
Christian
Education
o
Breadth
of views
¬ Has the elementary school experience and
capabilities to lead the overall instructional program of the Lower School
¬ Has earned a MasterÕs degree in curriculum and
instruction, administration and supervision, or elementary education
¬ Can provide leadership in the professional growth
and development of the faculty
¬ Has a broad as well as a specific understanding of
the developmental needs of elementary school children; is willing to seek ways
to address those needs as a school leader and educator and guide teachers
accordingly
¬
Understands
and is knowledgeable about ÒBrain BasedÓ Research and embraces the concept of
implementation into the teaching and learning process in a school setting
¬ Has a realistic understanding of the current status
of the Lower School and develops worthwhile goals for the future refinement of
the overall program
Leadership Style and Management Skills Sought:
¬
Comfortable
with being a leader and decision maker
¬ A proactive thinker who makes informed decisions
¬ Takes work seriously, but is able to enjoy and
project enthusiasm for the school and for life
¬ Is able to provide a knowledgeable assessment of
faculty on a regular basis
The compensation
package for this position will be attractive and commensurate with the background
and experience of the chosen candidate.
The benefits program at MVPS is well regarded by its employees.
The
Search Process
A
complete application will include the following information for the Search
Committee:
1.
Cover
letter expressing interest in this position and explaining why the candidate
believes his/her qualifications match those sought by MVPS
2. Current resume (email address required)
3. List of at least five references with current
phone numbers. References should
encompass the present position and most recent previous position, and should
include as a reference the candidateÕs current supervisor.
4. Statement of educational philosophy or personal
statement
Please
follow the directions below in making application.
1.
Send
your materials by email attachment in MS Word or PDF to eclingenheld@isc-erh.com
2.
When
adding subsequent materials to your file, please email or fax them (fax number
below)
3. Your application will be acknowledged to your
email address
4. ISC will notify you of your
status after your materials are complete and have been reviewed by the school
administration
5. Questions not answered above should be directed to
either the email address or phone number below
Nominations
for this position, optional hard copies of requested credentials and questions
from candidates should be directed to:
Edward
C. Lingenheld
ISC Search
1424 Bascomb Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
Mobile Phone: 919/264-8636
Fax: 919/341-8334
Email: eclingenheld@isc-erh.com
Target
Date for Appointment: April 15
Mt.
Vernon Presbyterian School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a 501(c)(3)
corporation.