Here at Oxford Preparatory Academy (OPA), we believe that all students are unique and gifted individuals. We are committed to working collaboratively to develop life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.

Our vision is to create a center for higher learning where students from transitional kindergarten to eighth grade are prepared to pursue university level academic studies, as well as gain skills to be successful in the global community of the 21st century. OPA students do not just meet, but exceed grade level expectations and become critical thinkers as they engage with dynamic teaching that makes them self-motivated, competent, and lifelong learners.

OPA serves its community tuition-free through educating K-8 children across two campuses. OPA has the first 7-year charter renewal in California, illustrating our high academic performance. With a strong fiscal foundation, OPA’s recent accomplishments have set the foundation for the next phase of growth. OPA is embarking on developing an innovative strategic plan to support this potential growth, with aspirations of expanding its exceptional programs to new areas and opportunities. 

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the OPA Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) shall be the general manager and educational leader of the organization and shall supervise and direct the schools’ activities, affairs, and officers. The ED directly supervises senior OPA administrators, to handle the on-site implementation of the OPA program at each operating campus. The ED is responsible for ensuring the OPA mission and vision is being successfully implemented at each campus. The ED shall have such other powers and duties as the Governing Board or the bylaws may require. 

Overall Leadership Responsibilities

• Share the development and execution of the mission, vision and policies of OPA established by the Board;
• Partner with the Board of Directors, Staff and other stakeholders to develop a strategic plan for the next phase of growth for OPA;
• Act as the senior administrative staff member for OPA, under the direction of the Governing Board;
• Manage senior staff members and assign duties as appropriate to carry out the mission, vision and goals of the organization;
• Provide leadership in identifying school needs and in determining goals and objectives; and
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as are customary of the Executive Director and as assigned by the Board.

Internal Management

• Ensure that the school is fiscally sound; works with the back office services provider to develop and implement school budget, analyze and control expenditures, with an understanding of the relationship between the instructional program and the budget process and rely on cost-benefit analysis for budgetary decisions; 
• Update and inform the Governing Board of staff performance as related to specific program objectives; 
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of all Governing Board policies; 
• Coordinate student expulsions, including appointing an Administrative Panel to hear and take action on recommendations; 
• Evaluate performance of senior management staff; 
• Make personnel determinations in cases of hiring and termination, and set job performance standards; 
• Review evaluations of all other staff members, as prepared by senior management staff; 
• Coordinate ongoing student assessment activities, with the goal of maximizing each campuses educational achievement, focusing on California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance (CAASPP) scores for each campus and all statistically significant subgroups;
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of the accreditation process with staff and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); 
• Implement programs and solutions to increase and maintain academic excellence for all students; 
• Direct and assist staff in the development of an effective instructional program through conferences, meetings, and in-service workshops; provide leadership in supporting certificated and classified staff to academic success; and
• Provide leadership and direction in the identification and interpretation of needs and the establishment of priorities and application of statutes and regulations related to Special Education services; initiate and assist in coordinating the planning, development and implementation of programs and activities designed to meet such needs and priorities; Oversee the purchasing/business department.

External Management

• Maintain professional relationships with and ensure that all necessary reports and documents are submitted to the authorizer(s), County Office of Education(s) (COE), and California Department of Education (CDE); 
• Oversee, conduct, and direct the implementation of all charter documents, including but not limited to, preparation of audits and reports; pertaining to charter renewals, material revisions, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), and/or Facility Use Agreements (FUA);
• Develop new funding streams including fundraising, capital campaigns, and private and public grants; 
• Act as the spokesperson for organizational affairs; coordinate communication and marketing efforts for the organization; and
• Represent the charter at local, state and national events.