Careers

Chief Business Officer

Start Date: July 1, 2024

Position Summary:
The Chief Business Officer (CBO) is a senior member of the Westmark leadership team reporting directly to the Head of School and supporting/liaising with the Board of Trustees. The CBO is responsible for the development, oversight, and administration of all the financial and business affairs and the operations of the School. The CBO plays a key role in ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and strategic financial planning, and provides supervision for a team of non-academic personnel with responsibilities that include finance and accounting, budgeting, purchasing, inventory and resource management, risk management, facilities, human resources, and auxiliary programs. The CBO coordinates all capital projects and provides vision and leadership to help Westmark deliver on its strategy, mission, vision, and goals.

Salary Range:
$150,000–$170,000 depending on experience

Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Planning

• Collaborate with and assist the Head of School and the Board of Trustees in meeting the School’s fiduciary responsibilities.
• Create long-term strategic financial plans and projections with the Head of School and Finance Committee to ensure efficient financial operations and the long-term financial health and sustainability of the School.
• Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets, protect confidential information, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage investment portfolio, providing regular updates to the Finance Committee.
• Participate in the development of strategy for capital projects, providing recommendations, financial analysis, projections, timelines, and other data to both inform and manage the process.
• Provide relevant financial data and reports to the Head of School, division and department directors, and the Finance Committee of the Board.

Business Office

• Oversee the School’s business functions and related staff, including: tuition billing and collection, accounts payable, financial aid, contracting, payroll, accounting and reporting, regulatory reporting and compliance, and other business administration activities.
• Administer the annual budget and multi-year forecasting process to align with the School's goals and mission and maintain account records related to the School’s budget.
• Establish a plan and schedule for the preparation of the annual budget that will inform the setting of the succeeding year’s tuition early in the calendar year.
• Control cash flow through the organization and maintain the integrity of funds, securities, and other financial instruments.
• Create, publish, and update Accounting and Tax Compliance Policies and Procedures manual as needed.
• Formulate effective procedures and processes with the Admissions Office to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and the sharing of payment and student information, and oversee communication with parents in terms of financial issues.
• Work collaboratively and meets regularly with the Development Office to ensure accurate financial data reporting, best practices and fiscal accountability within the framework of the School philosophy, policies, and current tax laws.
• Oversee the annual audit of the School’s financial statements and 990 tax returns.

Operations and Facilities Management

• Oversee the maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure buildings and grounds remain attractive and a vibrant environment conducive to learning.
• Work closely with the Head of School and Board to establish effective processes and procedures regarding land use and regulatory compliance.
• Work with the Head of School and Board to research and propose real estate strategies and facilities plans to meet the School’s mission and vision.
• Manage risk at the School to ensure the safety of personnel and students in their use of the facilities and to maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect the property and to cover the liability of the School.
• Ensure that the health and safety policy is regularly updated and enforced to conform to current health and safety legislation
• Work closely with the Technology Committee to ensure the School’s management information system is developed and in line with the needs and that proper controls are in place to ensure overall security.

Human Resources

• Oversee human resources functions.
• Oversee changes in policies and procedures, employment contracts, compensation, and benefit administration.
• Ensure that human resources policies and practices are clearly articulated, consistently applied, are in line with the School’s mission and conform to legal requirements.
• Coordinate with the Head of School to develop effective hiring strategies.
• With and under the supervision of the Head of School, review salary schedules to determine fairness, legal compliance, and effectiveness in drawing best qualified personnel to the School.
• Commit to professional development by remaining current with business management trends and cultivate professional standards and development by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in local, regional, and national professional organizations.
• Understand the culture and climate of the School and the wider educational environment.

Other

• Manage, mentor, develop, and evaluate direct reports, providing constructive and timely feedback.
• Attend Board of Trustees and Finance Committee meetings as needed.
• Represent the School at various regional, state, and national associations related to the role.

Qualifications:

• M.B.A., M.Ed., CPA or related advanced degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in financial management required; experience at a not-for-profit organization, higher education and/or independent school preferred.
• In-depth understanding of key financial controls, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of investment strategies and techniques; demonstrated record of generating positive return on institutional investments.
• Familiarity with financial and business systems software.
• Track record of leading, motivating, developing, and establishing trust with high performance teams.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills with all levels.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and mathematical skills to reason, estimate, analyze, and recommend.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to-five year time span.
• Consistently exercises discretion and good judgment.
• Models and fosters high ethical standards, integrity, and respect for colleagues, alumni/ae, parents, and students in the conduct of the School’s business.
• Eagerness to engage in all aspects of the Westmark community while promoting the School’s mission, vision, and values.

Physical Demands and Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a formal letter of application, current resume, and a list of three references with contact information to:

Carolyn Stiles
Creative Independents
carolyn@creativeindependents.org

Please do not contact the School directly.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

Director of Lower School

Start Date: July 1, 2024

Position Summary:
Westmark School is seeking a Director of Lower School (Grades 1–5) to join a forward-thinking team that specializes in serving LBLD students and seeks to deepen the School’s commitment to early intervention and a research-based approach to instruction. With the recent opening of a new, state-of-the-art
Lower School Campus and an admission expansion to include first grade, this is a very unique and exciting time in the School’s history. The Director of Lower School works creatively and collaboratively with the Associate Head of School, the Directors of the Middle School and Upper School, and the Head of School to sustain and enhance all mission-aligned programming in the Lower School. This position reports to the Associate Head of School and starts July 1, 2024.

12M Recruiting is running the search on behalf of Westmark. Applications are due March 31. For application instructions and the full job opportunity statement, please visit: www.12MRecruiting.com/jobs/Westmark/DLS

 

Lower School Teacher - Grades 1–2

Start Date: August 2024

Position Summary: 

Westmark School is currently seeking a Lower School Teacher with early education experience. With the recent opening of a new, state-of-the-art Lower School Campus and an admission expansion to include first grade, this is a very unique and exciting time in the School’s history. Our ideal candidate will possess a knowledge base and passion for teaching students, preferably with language-based learning differences, and be able to organize and implement an instructional program that will capitalize on student strengths and be in accordance with Westmark School’s mission.   

Salary Range:
$67,000–$85,000 depending on experience 

Responsibilities:

• Teach structured literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies to students with language-based learning differences.
• Plan, organize, and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences and classroom environments to fulfill Westmark’s mission, curricula, and programs that ensure that students find passion, purpose, and relevancy in their learning.
• Work collaboratively with grade level team to plan and implement curriculum.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed practices within the classroom.
• Create warm and uplifting professional relationships with students, families, and all constituencies of the School.
• Provide effective and consistent communication with parents/guardians and the Director of Lower School regarding students' behaviors, academic concerns, and progress.
• Write narrative progress reports and facilitate parent-teacher conferences.
• Differentiate and individualize lessons to fit students’ needs.
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the Director of Lower School and maintain class Blackbaud page.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum following best practices.
• Participate in the life of the School by attending student assemblies, plays, athletic events, concerts, faculty in-service, and other School events.
• Provide supervision for lunch, recess, carpool, and other duties as assigned.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, including the ability to leverage conversations about identity and actively seek to create equitable learning spaces.
• Use Responsive Classroom or Culturally Responsive Teaching pedagogy and techniques to set up, run, and develop a consistent, caring classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with academic leadership to ensure that the curriculum reflects diverse perspectives and is inclusive of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 
• Pursue professional development opportunities in and out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, explore new approaches, and practice self-reflection.
• Exhibit warmth and kindness, firm expectations, knowledge of child development, and experience with learning differences. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, special education or related field preferred.
• Credential, graduate degree or extensive graduate work in the field of Special Education or learning disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of or training in specific programs for reading (e.g. ,Orton-Gillingham) writing, and/or executive functioning.
• Minimum 2-4 years of classroom teaching experience;
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences;
• Knowledge of multisensory teaching methodologies;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
• Strong organization and time-management skills;
• A strong sense of empathy and high EQ.
• A growth mindset characterized by a desire to continue to develop professionally by learning research-based practices. 

Physical Demands and Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume  via email to:
careers@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

Lower and Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher

Start Date: Mid-August 2024

Position Summary:
Westmark School is seeking an experienced Lower and Middle School Reading Intervention Teacher with a start date of mid-August 2024. Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching students with language- based learning differences. In accordance with Westmark’s School’s mission, the successful candidate will be able to differentiate and implement instruction for a wide range of learners while capitalizing on student strengths.

Salary Range:
$62,000–$90,000 depending on experience

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach Lower and Middle School Reading Intervention classes to students with language-based learning differences.
• Plan and implement programs using evidence-based reading intervention curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Serve as an Advisor to a group of students and presents Advisory lessons on a weekly basis. Lessons are typically about topics such as social-emotional learning (SEL), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and executive functioning.
• Apply diagnostic and prescriptive data-informed instruction by using informal and formal assessment data.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members including teachers, Advisors, Reading Coordinator, Division Directors, Instructional Coach, parents ,and outside professionals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop individualized student intervention plans.
• Submit weekly lesson plans.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Maintain class pages and updates the Blackbaud gradebook weekly.
• Create a classroom culture that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning.
• Integrate inclusive teaching practices related to DEI and multiculturalism.
• Engage and support students of varied identities, abilities, cultures, experiences, and beliefs.
• Use positive behavior management systems that are empowering and effective with students with language-based learning differences.
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Reading Literacy and/or Special Education, Reading Specialist, or Educational Therapy certificate and 3–5 years of classroom teaching experience or experience in a reading remediation clinical setting; teaching credential strongly preferred.
• Training in a structured literacy program such as: Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading, or Lindamood-Bell.
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences.
• Knowledge of multisensory teaching methodologies.
• Experience with technology, specifically iPads, IOS.05x Platforms, Google Suite, and SMART Technologies
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Commitment to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume  via email to:

Attn: Robyn Bridges, Reading and Assessment Coordinator
careers@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Start Date: August 2024

Position Summary:
Westmark School is seeking an experienced Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2023–2024 school year. Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching students with language-based learning differences. In accordance with Westmark’s School’s mission, the successful candidate will be able to differentiate and implement instruction for a wide range of learners while capitalizing on student strengths.

Salary Range:
$62,000–$90,000 depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Teach Middle School Social Studies classes to students with learning differences.
• Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and using assessments effectively.
• Follow, develop, and enhance existing Social Studies curriculum, which includes engaging students in multiple modes of class activities such as in-depth investigation of a particular topic.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment through regular class meetings, supportive exchanges with students, and clear expectations for community behavior.
• Generate lessons with multiple entry points.
• Plan and implement programs using evidence-based history curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Apply diagnostic and prescriptive data-informed instruction by using informal and formal assessment data. 
• Communicate and collaborate with team members including teachers, Advisors, Director of Middle School, Instructional Coach, parents/guardians, and outside professionals.
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop individualized student intervention plans.
• Submit weekly lesson plans.
• Integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Maintain class Blackbaud pages and updates the Blackbaud gradebook weekly.
• Createsa classroom culture that encourages students to actively participate in their own learning.
• Integrate inclusive teaching practices related to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism.
• Engage and support students of varied identities, abilities, cultures, experiences, and beliefs.  
• Use positive behavior management systems that are empowering and effective with students with language-based learning differences.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed practices within the classroom.
• Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, peers, and the community. 
• Participatesin the life of the School by attending student assemblies, plays, athletic events, concerts, faculty in-service, and other School events.
• Support and mentor a small group of students as a Middle School Advisor.
• Staff student educational trips, including overnight stays.
• Provide supervision for lunch, recess, carpool, and other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in History and/or Special Education; teaching credential strongly preferred.
• Strong desire to teach students with language-based learning differences.
• Knowledge of multisensory teaching methodologies.
• Experience with technology, specifically iPads, IOS.05x Platforms, Google Suite, and SMART Technologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Commitment to develop professionally by learning new programs and methodologies.

Physical Demands and Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume  via email to:

Attn: Stephanie Braun, Director of Middle School
careers@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Position Summary:
Westmark School celebrates each learner’s strengths while also providing them with the tools and strategies to succeed here and beyond. Westmark seeks an experienced educator who is committed to interactive project-based learning, student self-advocacy, self-knowledge, the expressive arts, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess the insight and skills to participate fully on a team that brings research-based expertise, depth of experience, and enthusiasm to a full and robust academic program that includes the arts, technology, and athletics.

Position Purpose:
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for providing services to meet the learning needs of students with communication and language (oral and written) impairments and other learning differences. Reporting to the Head of School, they will be responsible for conducting assessments, including for screening and progress monitoring purposes; developing goals for students; planning/implementing appropriate language (oral and written), communication, and speech treatment services to maximize student learning; consulting and actively participating in classroom instruction with educator colleagues; collaborating with a multidisciplinary team about student learning; and working with teachers to optimize the language of instruction and to provide strategies to address diverse language needs. 

Salary Range:
$80,000–$90,000 depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and assesses student needs for language/speech therapy.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to optimize language of instruction and the student’s learning environment.
• Selects, administers, interprets, and develops specialized tests.
• Gathers data on student’s educational, medical, social, and psychological history to assist with determining appropriate educational goals and treatment.
• Collaborates with teachers to ensure the integration of speech/language development techniques into the student’s classroom routine.
• Participates in Parent-Teacher Conferences and provides parent support and information regarding their child.
• Instructs parents/guardians in exercises to implement at home.
• Serves as a resource to faculty and conducts workshops regarding language development.
• Consults with physicians and other agencies and assists with referring students to appropriate specialists.
• Maintains thorough records for each student receiving speech/language services and provides related reports.
• Manages supplies and equipment, as needed.
• Performs additional duties, as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, license, and ASHA CCC-SLP certification required.
• At least 3 years of therapeutic intervention experience in a school-based setting preferred.
• Knowledge of or training in specific programs for reading (e.g. ,Orton-Gillingham), writing, and/or executive functioning.
• Knowledge of the Lexia Core5 preferred but not required.
• Experience with differentiated instruction.
• Flexible teaching background and interest in teaching electives, coaching, and/or advising clubs is a plus.
• Ability to work creatively and in a self-directed manner.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:
Please forward by email (no phone calls, please) your cover letter and resume to:

slp@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, medical condition, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, sexual expression, sexual identity, or any other legally-protected status based on applicable law.

School Psychologist

Position Summary:

Westmark School seeks a School Psychologist to lead and manage the Counseling Department, provide a comprehensive counseling program, and serve a key role in creating and sustaining an atmosphere of emotional wellness among students. Reporting to the Associate Head of School, the School Psychologist will be expected to demonstrate collaboration, leadership, and advocacy to promote students’ social-emotional and academic success. 

Westmark School believes that social-emotional learning (SEL) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work are intricately intertwined. The School strives to use restorative and trauma informed practices as a framework for SEL and DEIB within the community. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced professional to support students and faculty to foster a positive, engaging, and caring school environment, as well as an overall community well-being and belonging. 

This is a full-time, twelve-month exempt position.

Salary Range:
$90,000–$110,000 depending upon education and experience

Responsibilities:

Social-Emotional and Behavioral Support

• Provides short-term individual student counseling and social pragmatics in Grades 7–12. 
• Designs and implements positive behavior support plans for whole classrooms and individual students.
• Based upon data gathered from observations and evaluations, write social-emotional and behavior-based goals that address a student’s area of identified need.
• Provides parent/guardian and outside professional consultation; serves as a consultant to parents/guardians to enhance their understanding of cognitive, behavioral, and learning needs; leads and manages research-based parent education workshops related to students’ social-emotional wellness. 
• Uses restorative practices to assist students in resolving conflicts and repairs. 
• Supports the growth of faculty and staff within SEL and restorative practices. 
• Provides classroom-wide instruction in the social-emotional learning curriculum RULER and human development classes.

Assessments, Progress Monitoring, and Intervention

• Observes students in the classroom, as necessary.
• Maintains regular contact and monitors identified students; participates in regularly scheduled progress monitoring meetings.
• Analyze and aggregate data to inform practices and decision making.
• Gathers and analyzes comprehensive assessment data to provide guidance on the determination of student support plans.
• Coordinates referrals to other professionals such as speech/language and occupational therapists or community agencies, as necessary.
• Provides individual summer student screening assessments.
• Provides support and assistance with student IEPs and learning profiles; makes recommendations to the IEP team based on the findings of each assessment and specific to the identified disability as it relates to classroom performance and access to core curriculum.
• Ensures that assessment results/reports are presented in a manner that is accessible to parents/guardians and professionals and that clearly articulates the strengths and needs of the student.

Department Responsibilities

• Represents the Westmark School mission in all interactions within the School community.
• Manages, evaluates, and mentors the School Counselor for Grades 1-6.
• Provides both parent education and professional development for faculty and staff. 
• Consults with staff on how to develop and maintain optimal learning environments.
• Provides consultation and support in curriculum development and implementation.
• Partners with Marketing and Communications to communicate resources to the School community, as needed.
• Contributes to a positive school environment that is supportive and reflects a high standard of moral character; actively and positively participates as a team, colleague, and staff member.
• In collaboration with the Associate Head of School, generates professional and departmental goals, as well as determines a timeline and plan for achieving these goals. Participates in formal evaluations covering all duties and responsibilities.
• Remains informed of current research and information regarding learning, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Remains informed of the California Department of Education and DSM-5 criteria for handicapping conditions and disorders as well as all federal regulations and state laws as it relates to this field (e.g. timelines, assessment requirements, IEP meeting documentation, etc.).
• Maintains professional records per California state licensure requirements.
• Maintains active membership in professional organizations.
• Prepares reports as required by the Head of School.
• Maintains and carries out adopted policies by the Administration.
• Attends all scheduled meetings, including all professional development meetings, mentoring meetings, continuing education seminars, and professional learning community meetings before, during, or after school hours, as required by the Head of School.
• Networks with community organizations to understand area resources, as well as educates area professionals on topics related to learning disabilities. 
• Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families’ records; reports, notes, conversational meetings, and testing situations.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Psychology or related field.

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) with an authorization in School Psychology. We also welcome applications from school psychologists who are actively pursuing a PPS credential that is anticipated to be cleared by the time of employment.

• Trained in the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adolescents.

• Training in restorative and trauma informed practices preferred. 

• Skilled in interpreting psychological and psycho-educational reports.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of people and personalities within and outside of the organization.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume to:

Attn: Jennifer Stroud, Associate Head of School
careers@westmarkschoool.org 

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.

Director of Human Resources

Position Summary:
Westmark School is currently seeking a forward-thinking Director of Human Resources (HR) to support the School’s strategic initiatives in alignment with mission-driven practices. The Director of HR partners with senior leadership and manages HR initiatives including compensation and benefits, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, employment policies and procedures, compliance, and employment laws. The Director will possess a knowledge base and passion for recruiting and retaining a talented workforce, preferably in an independent school environment.

The successful candidate will build relationships across all levels and clearly communicate and interpret HR policies while maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive situations with solid judgment and discretion. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and communicates regularly with the Head of School and the senior administration team.

Salary Range:
$110,000–$125,000 depending on experience

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serves as a strategic partner by collaborating with senior leadership to understand the School’s short- and long-term goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, engagement, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, implements, and enforces policies, procedures and training and initiatives to support the School’s HR compliance and strategic needs, including onboarding, separation, and off-boarding. Recommends new and creative methods for retention and succession planning.
• Collaborates with the Business Office to prepare faculty and staff employment agreements and offer letters.
• Partners with Division Directors and supervisors to develop and execute recruitment plans.
• Recruits for all open positions by posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, scheduling in-person interviews, consulting with supervisors about leading candidates, checking references, issuing employment offer letters and employment agreements, and following up on such offers and agreements.
• Arranges for temporary staffing needs.
• Creates, updates, and maintains job descriptions for all positions.
• Oversees employee benefits programs and the annual open enrollment process by scheduling information meetings and coordinating preparation of materials. Works closely with brokers and benefit providers, as needed.
• Performs and assists with benefits administration, including claims resolution, status changes, and communicating benefits information to employees. Responds to benefit questions and supports employees with special and unusual circumstances.
• Assists in the administration, interpretation, application, and periodic review of personnel policies and procedures. Reviews and updates the Employee Handbook, generally every other year.
• Leads investigation of employee complaints and work-related issues.
• Consults with outside legal counsel on employment law matters, as necessary.
• Develops and communicates staff performance review timelines and materials ensuring completion of documentation by supervisors.  Ensures supervisors deliver performance reviews to their direct reports. 
• Manages the processes for workers’ compensation claims and leaves of absence.
• Manages outsourced vendor relationships of the School’s benefits and retirement plans.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes at the local, state and federal levels.
• Demonstrates commitment to and participation in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program.
• Maintains personnel records and compliance training for all employees.
• Seeks to continuously improve HR processes and systems.
• Acts as an advisor on employee relations matters, leaves management, and payroll matters.
• Promotes a school culture that fosters collaboration, open and frequent communication, teamwork, and trust steeped in the mission of Westmark School.
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 7+ years of progressively responsible HR management experience.
• Effective and clear verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills; proven expertise solving problems.
• Accuracy and attention to details. Ability to independently set priorities and handle competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidence about personnel matters.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work outside the job description in assisting the Director of Finance and Operations when unanticipated challenges arise.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Google Docs required.
• Experience with Benetrac, Paychex Flex and Docusign preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit in on meetings and work on a computer for long periods of time; and is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest and resume  via email to:

Attn: Douglas Gardner, Director of Finance and Operations
careers@westmarkschool.org

Westmark School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and job performance. School policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical conditions (including genetic characteristics or information), sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, and local laws.