Description

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Head of School | Brazosport Christian School (BCS)
Location: Lake Jackson, Texas (Gulf Coast Community)

Grades Served: PreK3 - 12th Grade

Enrollment: 340 students

Accreditation: ACSI

Brazosport Christian School, established in 1980, seeks a deeply committed and experienced Christian leader to serve as its Head of School. We are located in the welcoming, family-friendly Gulf Coast community of Lake Jackson, TX.

Job Description (Overview)
The Head of School is responsible to the Board of Directors for the spiritual, academic, operational, and financial well-being of the school. The Head of School will ensure that BCS grows and develops into a vital part of the local and worldwide Christian community by serving as the primary spiritual leader and role model for the entire community. This role requires decisive leadership to maintain the school’s Christian distinctiveness, uphold high expectations for student achievement, and provide strategic direction in collaboration with the Board. The ideal candidate will live out our mission: to provide families academic excellence with a Biblical worldview and equip students with qualities of knowledge, character, leadership, and service to the glory of God.

SPIRITUAL AND MISSION LEADERSHIP

• Serve as the primary spiritual leader and role model for the entire BCS community, ensuring Christ is central in all teaching and operations.
• Uphold and strengthen the school’s Christian distinctiveness, promoting Biblical integration, daily prayer, small group discipleship, and mission-minded programs.
• Foster a strong sense of community and family partnership, a hallmark of BCS.

EDUCATIONAL AND STUDENT LIFE OVERSIGHT

• Lead the school in maintaining accreditation status (ACSI) and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and state regulations.
• Lead the school in implementing a comprehensive biblical philosophy of education and promote its integration in every curriculum area.
• Direct all student life activities, including competitive athletics (TAPPS) and fine arts, ensuring a high standard of student behavior and a fair and effective discipline program.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Provide strategic leadership by collaborating with the Board of Directors to shape and guide the organization’s long-term vision.
• Prepare the annual budget, anticipate and plan for long-term financial needs, and execute the budget efficiently using proper and generally accepted accounting methods.
• Promote and exercise fiduciary procedures for all school monies and require accountability for all school purchases.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Recruit, employ, organize, and effectively evaluate a quality faculty and staff, developing and maintaining a program for professional and spiritual growth.
• Serve effectively as the liaison between the Board and the faculty/staff.
• Develop and promote strong relationships with alumni, the general public, and all churches involved in the school's constituency.

The above is a summarized overview of our BCS Head of School Job Description found HERE.

Requirements

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Job Requirements (Overview)
The Head of School position at Brazosport Christian School requires a deeply committed and experienced Christian leader whose character and faith serve as the foundation for the entire school community. Candidates must meet several minimum qualifications that ensure they will live out the school's mission to provide academic excellence with a Biblical worldview.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Possess a deep, maturing, and public faith in Jesus Christ.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christ-centered worldview and education.
• Uphold the theological tenets and biblical worldview of Brazosport Christian School.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of God’s Word and a commitment to a Biblical philosophy of education.
• Possess experience in providing decisive leadership marked by integrity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
An ideal candidate would meet the qualifications listed below:

• Advanced Education: Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, Theology, or a related field.
• Extensive Experience: 5+ years in school administration or leadership roles.
• Accreditation: Experience with ACSI and/or TAPPS accreditation processes.
• Development: Experience in strategic planning and fundraising.
• Public Relations: Strong background in public relations, marketing, and community outreach, including experience building partnerships with local churches and organizations.
• Personnel: Experience in hiring, evaluating, and developing faculty and staff, with a proven ability to foster high staff morale.
• Financial/Legal: Experience managing budgets and school operations, familiarity with laws and regulations governing private Christian schools and IRS regulations.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and maintain positive relationships with the Board, parents, faculty, staff, and the community.

The above is a summarized overview of the requirements found in our BCS Head of School Job Description found HERE.