SANTA FE SOUTH - SCHOOL LEADER FELLOW

ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: Santa Fe South Schools

ROLE: School Leader Fellow

LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK

SALARY RANGE: $85,000 to $95,000 (+ $5,000 signing bonus)

REPORTS TO: Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary Schools

TIME ALLOCATIONS: 70% site-level instructional leadership; 20% coaching & mentorship; 10% professional development & school design

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Santa Fe South is seeking a dynamic leader to help further the mission of education equity by founding a new school in South Oklahoma City. The School Leader Fellowship is a highly-selective, one-year, cohort-based leadership program designed to prepare fellows to open a new Santa Fe South school by providing in-depth support, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

On-the-Job Learning

  • Fellows serve full-time on a leadership team at an existing SFS school:
    • Observe mentor school leaders
    • Execute leadership responsibilities
    • Contribute to the school’s overall vision
  • Planning and Performance Assessments
    • Follow a structured development plan aligned to key leadership skills
    • Participate in frequent observations and performance reviews
    • Demonstrate readiness for school leadership
  • Mentorship, Coaching, and Professional Development
    • Receive feedback and coaching from school and district leaders
    • Engage in ongoing PD from both SFS leaders and outside experts
    • Deepen knowledge of instructional design and academic standards
    School Design
    • Create a comprehensive school plan for launching and growing a new site
    • Receive continuous feedback from district leaders

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Instructional Coaching & Team Leadership

  • Build relationships and coach teachers

  • Observe teachers weekly and provide in-person feedback logged in the district platform

  • Provide weekly lesson plan feedback aligned to district expectations

  • Facilitate content team meetings (minimum 2x per week)

  • Maintain and share team meeting agendas

  • Facilitate district protocols and communicate action steps to site leaders and Academic Team

  • Set and monitor individual teacher development and performance goals

Coaching Practices

  • Coach through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, observing, and conferencing

  • Develop coaching plans for each teacher with actionable steps

  • Hold triannual planning meetings to align teacher goals with site/district priorities

Curriculum & Instruction

  • Monitor rollout of district curriculum (pacing and assessments)

  • Support development and refinement of curriculum as assigned

  • Collaborate with Academic Team to build pedagogical and content expertise

  • Assist teachers in planning, differentiation, and instructional best practices

  • Ensure high-quality testing environments for assessments

Data-Driven Instruction

  • Analyze student assessment data and develop targeted next steps

  • Conduct data reviews after district and common assessments

  • Support content teams in creating and implementing action plans

  • Design Tier 1 interventions and tiered growth strategies as needed

School & District Strategic Alignment

  • Assist site leader with implementing the district’s strategic plan

  • Co-develop and execute 90-Day Plans aligned with district priorities

  • Help design and deliver PD aligned with district and site goals

  • Conduct teacher performance reviews (beginning, middle, end of year)

District Leadership Engagement

  • Follow district-aligned weekly work schedule

  • Actively participate in district instructional leader trainings

  • Maintain high expectations for site and district goals

Culture & Collaboration

  • Model and support school and district culture

  • Promote a growth mindset and mission-driven work ethic

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Required: Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education Administration, or a related field
(Candidates currently pursuing a degree may also be considered)
  • Demonstrated success as a teacher or instructional leader
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • Content and learning theory
    • Blended learning methods
    • Educational trends and technology
    • Program planning and implementation
  • Familiarity with:
    • NWEA MAP, OSTP, and Oklahoma Academic Standards
  • Strong belief in the learning potential of all students
  • Relentless work ethic and resilience
  • Growth-oriented mindset; ability to learn from failure
  • Proven ability to lead and collaborate with teacher teams
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Technological proficiency and adaptability
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

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