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Position Number: 2035876
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

University Lab School at Louisiana State University

Director

The University Lab School at Louisiana State University, a college preparatory independent school system serving grades K-12, seeks a dynamic professional to serve as their Director in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY LAB SCHOOL

"Total Effort in Every Endeavor"

The University Laboratory School community aspires towards total effort in every endeavor for maximum student achievement through the development, implementation, and demonstration of exemplary programs and instructional practices.

Founded in 1915 as the University Demonstration School for the LSU College of Education, University Laboratory School receives operating funds from the state through the Minimum Foundation Program, philanthropic support through the ULS Foundation, as well as tuition.

The Laboratory School utilizes five key functions in pursuit of its mission:

Provides an exemplary education for its students

Demonstrates a model educational environment

Serves as a center for educational innovation and research

Provides professional development opportunities for the state's educators

Offers clinical teaching experiences for preservice teachers

Vision Statement

To maximize potential for student achievement, the LSU Laboratory School aspires to represent the highest standards of effective instructional delivery and assessment and serve as a demonstration school in the Greater Baton Rouge area, the State of Louisiana, and throughout the nation and world. Furthermore, LSU Laboratory School seeks to offer a unique environment conducive to academic research and professional development outreach to other school systems and pre-service teachers.

Values

The LSU Laboratory School values opportunities for all students and community members to continue to grow and learn through the

implementation of exemplary, research-based teaching practices.

provision of a safe environment that promotes teaching and learning.

provision of a rigorous curriculum rich in the liberal arts and sciences.

promotion of a diverse community of learners and teaching professionals.

For more information about The University Lab School please visit https://www.uhigh.lsu.edu/

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Human Sciences & Education, the Director of the University Laboratory School serves as the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer for the school. Under the oversight of the college of Human Sciences & Education, the Director provides leadership and support in the areas of finance, teaching, student services, development, outreach, and professional activities that promote the school and University's mission and vision; represents the school at regular meetings and other events that have school, college, or university implications; and develops and maintains positive working relationships with various agencies, ULS constituents and stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;

Minimum of 8 years of experience (5 years of successful classroom teaching and 3 years of school administrative experience);

Ability to qualify for a Louisiana school administrator's certificate;

Understanding of the genuine commitment to the core principles & practices of the International Baccalaureate's Diploma, PYP, and MYP Programs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

An earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in education or closely related field;

3 years of experience as Superintendent, Head of School, or Head of School division.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who can embrace the history and culture of the institution while addressing the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. The candidate's administrative background should reflect strong consensus-based decision-making and a clear understanding of the current issues facing education. The successful candidate must be politically savvy, able to work collegially and effectively with diverse constituencies, and demonstrate an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. Candidates must embrace the school's motto of "total effort in every endeavor" and have the capacity to inspire, motivate, and lead others. The new Director should demonstrate a commitment to diversity together with the skills to promote and sustain a compassionate and nurturing community in which each person can feel recognized and valued. At the same time, the Director will need to keep in balance the academic, athletic, artistic, and other needs of students and faculty.

Louisiana State University has retained the services of Diversified Search to assist in this search. Please submit a cover note and resume or nominations, in confidence, to LSULabSchool@divsearch.com.

LSU VALUES DIVERSITY

Diversity is fundamental to LSU's mission. The university is committed to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that embraces individual difference. Cultural inclusion is of highest priority. LSU recognizes achieving international prominence depends on the human spirit, participation, and dedicated work of the entire university community. The LSU Strategic Plan will be realized by bringing together diverse ideas, perspectives, skills, and talents of the nation's preeminent scholars, brightest students, and leading higher education professionals. Through its Commitment to Community, LSU strives to create an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually challenging climate that embraces individual difference in race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion/spirituality, socioeconomic status, disability, family or marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, experiences, opinions, and ideas. LSU proactively cultivates and sustains a campus environment that values open dialogue, cooperation, shared responsibility, mutual respect, and cultural competence—the driving forces that enrich and enhance cutting-edge research, first-rate teaching, and engaging community outreach activities.

LA RS 42:31:

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31 (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=99414) requires all unclassified employees earning $100,000 or more annually to provide proof of a valid Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles titled in their name have been registered in the state of Louisiana. Accordingly, successful candidates impacted by La. R.S. 42:31 will be expected to comply with these requirements within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment. Employees must continue to comply throughout the duration of employment.

EEO Statement:

LSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran's status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For more information or if you believe you have been subject to discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or disability, please contact LSU's Title IX, ADA, and 504 coordinator Jennie Stewart at jstewart@lsu.edu, (225) 578-3918, or University Administration Building, Ste 123.