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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Where can I find out more about the current Administrators there and what that job entails? [/quote] DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to): • Administers and coordinates program, staff, and operations of the Outdoor Lab program. • Leads outdoor educational activities and facilitates learning experiences for a wide audience, including students, teachers, and community members. • Supervises and model best practices to ensure the safety and well-being of all visitors to the Outdoor Lab. • Collaborates with the Science Office to align Outdoor Lab activities and instructional programs with the Virginia Standards of Learning. • Develops and maintains staff scheduling and work shifts to include the fifth-grade overnight program; participate in the overnight program, when needed. Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional staff and the custodian. • Performs a variety of administrative duties related to student transportation, building and facilities utilization, maintenance, and food operations. • Manages the Outdoor Lab budget to include ordering supplies; and submitting and paying invoices. • Maintains payroll records, prepares timesheets for Outdoor Lab staff, and processes leave slips. • Oversees the Outdoor Lab school trip schedule and reserves bus transportation; communicates with teacher coordinators and/or school administrators on trip logistics; and adjusts schedule based on inclement weather. • Directs, manages, and coordinates all aspects of the Outdoor Lab Summer Camp. • Collaborates with the Arlington Outdoor Education Association; when appropriate, attends board meetings and Open Houses; builds positive working relationships with stakeholders. • Performs related work and other duties as required. EXPERIENCE: PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Experience working with students, families, and staff from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. • Possess knowledge of best practices in instruction, and the ability to provide instructional leadership. • Possess knowledge of the principles of effective supervision. • Have the ability to work effectively with students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. • Possess excellent human relation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Possess basic content knowledge in the life sciences, including native Virginia animals and plants. • Patient, dependable, organized, and flexible. • Ability to perform sustained physical activity outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. • Keep current with Wilderness First Aid, Food Service, and other related certifications necessary for the job responsibilities. • Bilingual skills preferred but not required. QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Completion of a master's degree in school administration. •Extensive or progressively more responsible experience as a teacher and administrator/principal or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Possession of the Postgraduate Professional Certificate issued by the Virginia State Board of Education indicating endorsement for administration and supervision, or eligible for the same. [/quote]
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