Superintendent Job Description

Silicon Hill Academy is a one-of-kind 21st-century charter school located in Texas. 

Vision: Through engaging experiences both in and out of the classroom, we create independent, life-long learners and ensure the pathways necessary to students’ college graduation, career success, and long-term self-sufficiency. 

Master Certified Teachers 

All instructors are certified K-12 teachers with content mastery in their subject matter to ensure student achievement. 

21st Century Classrooms 

Each student is supplied a Chromebook and headphones to have access to course curriculum and supplemental resources including video lessons and customized lab work 24/7. 

Individualized Learning 

Every student deserves a learning plan that focuses on their individual strengths and areas for growth, providing ownership of learning for students and families alike 

SUPERINTENDENT DESCRIPTION

Superintendent candidates consist of leaders, scholars, and innovators from around the country with extensive knowledge of the importance of quality virtual instruction. The Board is responsible for providing oversight and guidance to the processes by which the NVTA develops guidelines for quality virtual teaching, oversight of the NVTA Certification, and any other program curriculum materials that are developed and administered by the NVTA. 

Requirements: 

Master’s Degree in Education Leadership from an accredited university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinator Board, Ph.D. preferred 

Combination of at least 10 years of successful experience as a classroom teacher and/or supervisor; proven track record as an effective leader with experience as a principal or district-level administrative required 

Valid Principal’s Certification 

Valid Superintendent’s Certification 

Compensation: $85,000- $100,0000 

SUPERINTENDENT 

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES 

To serve as the Superintendent of the Silicon Hill Academy District, to administer and implement the decisions and policies of the board and ensure enforcement of all rules and regulations of the state and the Texas Education Agency 

Developing and administering a curriculum and educational program that meets and exceeds the needs of students, families, and community, including the ongoing maintenance and revisions to ensure ongoing supports of changing needs Being responsible for recruitment and identification of the most qualified candidates for all staff rules, including leadership across all campuses 

Maintaining responsibility for the Financial planning and budgeting for the district and campuses, ensuring ongoing alignment with the Board approved budget Collaboratively working with the Board, staff, and other key stakeholders to create and implement the long-term strategic plans and outcomes for the district and schools Developing the internal policies and procedures to ensure services are effectively provided in to achieve organizational objectives 

Representing the school publicly, maintaining relationships with students, parents, and the greater community and service as a spokesperson as needed; also ensuring adequate funding through development of relationships and fundraising Ensuring effective teacher and staff evaluation, including offering formative and summative feedback, and supporting professional growth of all staff, furthering the implementation of improvement plans and termination as needed Responding to feedback from the students, families, and the community, investigating as necessary to ensure student needs are being best served by staff and school 

Measuring attainment of organizational objectives, identifying areas of strength and weakness, and supporting action plans that ensure the increasing effectiveness of school and student outcomes 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION 

Please email siliconhillacademy@gmail.com directly if you are interested in this role (siliconhillacademy.com).