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Dunham Academy Head of School
LOOKING FOR:
Dunham
Academy, an independent K-8
school serving academically gifted and motivated
students exclusively, is seeking a new head of
school. Our students are characterized by
strong cognitive and creative skills. We focus
on inquiry-based learning, and prepare our
graduates to be independent thinkers,
intellectual risk takers, reflective students,
and caring, excellent communicators. We are
located 30 minutes north of San Francisco, in
Marin County.
SALARY RANGE:
Salary
and benefits commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
PRIOR
EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years
direct experience with academically gifted
students’ learning needs, gained through at
least one of the following venues: teaching,
counseling, testing, and/or administration.
S/he will also have a more than 4
years classroom experience at the middle school,
high school, or college levels. Any candidate
must have more than 3 years leadership and
operational experience with a small
business, preferably an independent school, in a
position requiring executive and administrative
skills, including budgeting, and preferably
involving fund raising, facilities and program
management, admissions, accreditation, personnel
management, and customer interface.
Desirable additional experience includes: graduate
degree, ideally in math, science or engineering;
knowledge of K-8 child development; leadership
participation in curriculum development;
non-profit fundraising, grant writing and
foundation solicitations; developing school
facilities; and compliance with federal, state
and local regulations, licensing and reporting
requirements.
APPLICATION DELIVERY:
Please
submit letter of interest, resume, and
references to:
Dunham Academy
Attn:
Search Committee
1 St. Vincent
Drive
San
Rafael, CA 94903
Application deadline: May 15, 2010
Posted April 29, 2010.
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Western Kentucky University Assistant Professor –
Mathematics Education and Gifted Education
Western Kentucky
University’s School of Teacher Education is seeking
candidates for a full-time, tenure track, Assistant
Professor. Position beginning August 2010.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities
include undergraduate and graduate instruction in
mathematics methods; graduate education in gifted
education; supervision of students; and
participation in field-based instructional programs.
Non instructional duties include graduate student
advisement, university and departmental public
service, and relevant scholarly activity.
Qualifications: Requirements for the position
include an earned doctorate (ABD considered) with
emphasis in mathematics education and gifted
education; experience working with students in the
area of mathematics and gifted education; three
years of successful public school teaching; a
familiarity with diverse educational settings; and
an appreciation for collaborative partnerships in
public schools. Candidates should have an ability to
integrate technology into instruction; an interest
in grant writing that supports academic program
initiatives; and have a commitment to alternative
methods of program delivery, including but not
limited to distance learning and web-based
instruction.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a leading
American university with international reach,
located in Bowling Green, KY. It is a comprehensive
institution with over 20,000 students. WKU is a
participant in the Exxon/Mobil funded UTeach
initiative to prepare teachers of mathematics and
science and provides leadership for the Renaissance
Teacher Work Sample Project.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit
a letter of application, vita, three letters of
professional reference, and an official transcript
to:
Mathematics/Gifted Education Search Committee
School of Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
Further
Inquiries/Information:
http://edtech.tph.wku.edu
270-745-4611
Email:
julia.roberts@wku.edu
Review of applications will begin April 8, 2010 and
continue until the position is filled.
Western Kentucky University is committed to the
promotion of stewardship and student engagement.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply
including women, minorities, persons with
disabilities and disabled veterans. Western
Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Posted April 30, 2010.
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Last updated
April 30, 2010
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