Careers at Island School

List of 4 items.

• Facilities Director

  Island School (ischool.org) seeks a Facilities Director beginning in the 2019-20 academic year with a commitment to private education.   This is a full-time position that is responsible to lead a staff of about 11 employees 12 months a year. This manager position reports to the Business Manager and Head of School.

  
  

  Island School, an Independent college preparatory day school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 located in Lihue. Responsibilities include manage areas of Island School operations as assigned, including but not limited to:  1) facilities and grounds - 38 acres, 2) transportation services - Three Bus routes daily; 3) Oversee rentals, keys and security; 4) maintenance.  5) With Head of School/Business Manager report to the buildings and grounds committee.

  
  

  Applications should be directed to Mr. L. Shannon Graves, Head of School. Please include a letter of introduction, a résumé, and at least three professional references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the application period when the position is filled. The position is for the 2019-20 school year. Information may be emailed to: shannon@ischool.org.

  
  

  Island School is a WASC/HAIS accredited PK-12 independent school with a total enrollment of 420 students. The school offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum. More information about Island School, its educational philosophies, mission statement and its curriculum can be found on the school’s website at ischool.org.

  
  

  The successful candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively with many people including employees, contractors, members of the Board, vendors, students, parents, colleagues, and a desire to be part of a friendly independent school community. Have knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, billing; project budget projections/actual cost; project management; insurance, facilities management, including maintenance, minor repairs, rentals, and scheduling; budget preparation, management, inventory control and discipline.  Must be able to work with a wide range of people and manage people.

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications include:

  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with vendors, contractors,  students and staff.
  • Ability to motivate and manage employees.
  • Strong work ethic, adaptability, generous spirit, desire to work together with employees and confident working with others.

  
  

  Responsibilities

  1. Outside Contracts – develop and have approved outside contracts for various tasks, such as

  trash pick-up, janitorial services; also, develop and implement

  contracts for construction, landscaping, and other specific projects important to smooth

  operations and necessary and desired improvements within budget;

  
  

  2. Maintenance of Facilities – Assure that facilities are properly maintained, including repairs,

  painting, and regular and special cleaning as needed; also, develop a schedule for

  replacements and upgrading for all facilities, furniture, and equipment except those assigned

  to other departments; which include proper accounting for fixed assets of the school. Willing to work and complete tasks.

  
  

  3. Oversee Security – Assure that the buildings and grounds are properly secured and guarded during

  non-school hours, including weekends;

  
  

  4. Oversee Maintenance of Grounds –  ensure that the grounds are maintained in an attractive manner;

   

  5. Supervision – oversees the work of Facilities/Security/Landscaping/Busing/Maintenance staff, including but not limited to grounds keeping, transportation drivers, and security person.

  
  

  6. Use of Facilities and Grounds – maintain a “Facilities and Grounds Use Calendar,” during work week, weekends and after hours to avoid conflict and ensure their full use; when they are not otherwise needed for school events, facilities and grounds may be rented to outside groups as a means of off-setting costs of maintenance, so long as such uses are appropriate and proper care is assured;

   

  
  

  Experience: References from a previous employer(s) certifying reliability and satisfactory performance over a multi-year period.

   

• Counselor and/or Learning Specialist

  Island School ( ischool.org ) seeks a Counselor and/or Learning Specialist  with a commitment to private education in a college preparatory environment. This is a 10-month, full-time position and reports to the Head of School.

  
  

  Responsibilities will include assisting in the development and implementation of the  school’s comprehensive counseling program, providing support to students who are struggling academically PK-12, and working closely with teachers and parents to advocate for student success. Works with multiple grade levels, student and teachers daily. Essential functions include:

  
  

  • Works with students, teachers, administrators to create strategies that promote a greater chance of academic success for students.
  • Implements intervention and advising strategies for teachers and students.
  • Addresses poor habits relating to time management, lack of motivation, academic deficiencies and issues with goal setting.
  • Helps students develop learning preferences for more effective studying.
  • Assists teachers and administration in the identification of students who would benefit from intervention.
  • Utilizes effective tutoring to help students with learning.
  • Establishes positive relationships between students, teachers, administrators and parents in order to ensure a collaborative effort.

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates the ability to work with children of all ages who are dealing with various learning challenges.
  • Possesses excellent teaching skills and the ability to intervene when students fall behind academically.
  • Exhibits outstanding organizational and time management skills for managing a large workload.
  • Displays highly effective communication skills for various age groups.
  • Is able to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Possesses the ability to make decisions based on factual information and observations and keep information confidential.
  • Demonstrates the ability to use multiple techniques to help students develop study, learning and testing skills.

  
  
  

  Additional responsibilities will include offering guidance curriculum across all grade levels (structured group instruction in the areas of social emotional learning, future planning, and academic support).

  *helping college placement counselor with students, giving presentations when needed to junior and senior counseling, and educating underclassmen on the college placement process.

  *when appropriate, connecting families to community mental health, tutoring, and other social and academic services.

  *contribute to system support by assisting with various Island School events throughout the year as an active team member of a school community.

  
  

  Island School is an independent college preparatory day school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. It is located on the island of Kaua'i, the northernmost inhabited island of the Hawaiian Island chain, which, due to its stunning natural beauty, is known as the "Garden Island."

  
  

  Applications should be directed to L. Shannon Graves, Head of School. Please include a letter of introduction, a résumé, and at least three professional references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the application when the position is filled.

  
  

  Information may be emailed to: shannon@ischool.org

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications include:

  • B.A. degree and relevant experience in an independent school counseling/learning specialist environment desired.
  • Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively.
  • Demonstrated success in helping students succeed.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in a group.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with parents, students, faculty, and staff.
  • Ability to motivate students and faculty.   
  • Strong work ethic, adaptability, generous spirit, and excellent people and writing skills.
  • Commitment to and alignment with Island School’s mission and vision.

• Director of Development

  Island School ( ischool.org ) seeks a Director of Development with a commitment to private education in a college preparatory environment. This is a 12-month, full-time position and reports to the Head of School.

  
  

  Responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and managing the school’s fundraising and activities. Essential functions include:

  • Developing and implementing fundraising and capital campaigns that meet the school’s current and future financial requirements.
  • Developing yearly action plans for all fundraising objectives.
  • Directing and managing annual giving, capital and endowment giving, planned and deferred giving, and all marketing and solicitation strategies to meet goals in those areas.
  • Maintaining and expanding the school’s relationships with current donors of all constituencies (alumni, parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, friends, businesses, foundations) in support of fundraising goals.
  • Researching and writing grant proposals to foundations and corporations.
  • Overseeing all advancement support activities, including prospect research, managing and maintaining the database, preparing correspondence and reports, and keeping calendars for all related activities.
  • Working closely with the Board of Trustees in all aspects of fundraising.
  • Creating presentations and other materials to enhance fundraising activities.
  • Working on a team with development, alumni relations, and all Island School staff.
  • Recruiting and managing volunteers as needed.
  • Working in with the Directors and Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid and Communications and Marketing on advancement initiatives and activities.
  • Approving all school fundraising activities.

  
  

  Additional responsibilities will include helping with special events throughout the year and a desire to be an active member of a school community.

  
  

  Island School, an Independent college preparatory day school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. It is located on the island of Kaua'i, the northernmost inhabited island of the Hawaiian Island chain, which, due to its stunning natural beauty, is known as the "Garden Island."

  
  

  Applications should be directed to L. Shannon Graves, Head of School. Please include a letter of introduction, a résumé, and at least three professional references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the application when the position is filled.
  
  

  Information may be emailed to: shannon@ischool.org

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications include:

  • B.A. degree and relevant experience in a non-profit or independent school development/admissions environment.
  • Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively.
  • Demonstrated success in managing fundraising programs and achieving fundraising goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in a group.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and representatives from the business community.
  • Ability to motivate and manage volunteers.
  • Knowledge and skill in use of social media for fundraising
  • Strong work ethic, adaptability, generous spirit, and excellent speaking and writing skills.
  • Commitment to and alignment with the School's mission and vision

• Middle School Science Teacher

  Island School (ischool.org) seeks a Middle School Science Teacher beginning in the

  2019-20 academic year with a commitment to private education in a college preparatory

  environment. The full-time position includes teaching five classes. The position will

  teach at least two sections of 8th grade Earth and Space Science and 7th grade Life
  Science, in addition to another class.

  
  

  Island School, an Independent college preparatory day school for students in pre-

  kindergarten through grade 12. It is located on the island of Kaua, the northernmost

  inhabited island of the Hawaiian Island chain, which, due to its stunning natural beauty,

  is known as the Garden Island.

  
  

  Applications should be directed to L. Shannon Graves, Head of School. Please include

  a letter of introduction, a résumé, and at least three professional references. We will

  begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the application period when the

  position is filled. The position is for the 2019-20 school year. Information may be

  emailed to: shannon@ischool.org.

   

  Island School is a WASC/HAIS accredited PK-12 independent school with a total

  enrollment of 420 students, with 100 students enrolled in the middle school. The middle

  school offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum. More information about

  Island School, its educational philosophies, mission statement and its curriculum can be

  found on the school’s website at ischool.org.

  
  

  The successful candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively with

  students, parents, and colleagues, and a desire to be part of an independent school

  community. Candidates should have experience differentiating instruction to work

  effectively with a range of learners, demonstrate a passion for teaching Science and

  demonstrate effective classroom management strategies. Ideal candidates will have

  prior experience in teaching Science at the middle school level, hold a minimum of a

  B.S. in Science or Science Education. Additional responsibilities include serving as an

  advisor, full participation in the life of the school, leading a club or other initiative, and/or

  coaching.

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications include:

  • B.S. degree
  • 2 + years of relevant teaching experience in a non-profit independent school preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in a group.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with parents, students, faculty, and staff.
  • Ability to motivate and manage students.
  • Strong work ethic, adaptability, generous spirit, and confidence working with students.
  • Commitment to and alignment with the School’s mission and vision