Grades Director

The Grades Director responsibilities include:
● Leadership: The Director is a trusted leader who guides the school’s day-to-day
operations and inspires students, teachers, and staff.
● Curriculum: The Director develops, implements, and maintains Waldorf
curriculum standards, and oversees the effectiveness of curriculum
management.
● Teaching and learning: The Director promotes the improvement of teaching and
learning, and determines the direction of classroom instruction with the College
of Teachers and High School Director.
● Student support: The Director counsels and disciplines students, and meets
with parents and teachers to discuss students’ progress and behavior.
● Staff management: The Director manages school activities and staff, including
teachers and support personnel. They also organize professional development
programs and workshops for staff.
● School operations: The Director manages the Grades portion of the school’s
budget, orders school supplies, and schedules maintenance. They also establish
and coordinate security procedures for students, staff, and visitors, along with the
Facilities Director.
● Administrative tasks: The Director handles daily administrative tasks in their
office and does not have a dedicated administrative assistant.

Essential Functions:
● Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with
teachers, students, and parents.
● Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available
during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting
with students.

● Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
● Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary
between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or
issues.
● Maintains competency and student academic achievement as recommended by
AWSNA.
● Presides over staff meetings.
● Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance
reports, professional development plans, teacher improvement plans, and
accreditation.
● Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are
performed by facilities Manager/facilities team
● Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if
needed.
● Oversees the allocation of supplies and equipment.
● Oversees and implements the school Grades budget, approving new programs
and expenditures as appropriate.
● Represents the school in community activities and meetings.
● Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the
school and community including the Parent Association, community
organizations, and leaders.
● Manages the teacher supervision and evaluation processes.
● Evaluates all direct reports in the performance of their duties.
● Screens, interviews and recommends to the Head of School the selection of
staff; including teachers and support staff.
● Participates with College of Teachers and assures the existence of a
collaborative decision-making process following dynamic governance and
inclusive of faculty participation and feedback.
● Manages all Grades staff orientation processes.
● Annually update the Grades Handbook.
● Manages all building security and staff procedures, including evacuation and
emergency plans.
● Responsible for weekly assemblies and Grades Festivals.