Description
The Head of School serves as the chief executive and educational leader of all school-age programs in two states (Rhode Island and Massachusetts), responsible for advancing the institution’s mission, ensuring academic excellence, and overseeing all operational aspects of schools covering grades pre-K to 12+.
This role directly supervises:
- Head of The Carter School (grades 9 to 12+)
- Head of The Grace School (grades K to 8 including Rhode Island Pre-K)
- Head of The Schwartz School (grades pre-K to 12+)
- Director of Special Education (grades pre-K to 12+)
- Rhode Island Pre-K
Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.
It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote employees, and to ensure that all other employment practices (i.e. salary and benefits administration, education and training programs, and social and recreational programs) are administered without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness or any other characteristic or category protected by law. It is also our policy to protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to the equal opportunity laws.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in education, leadership, or related field
- Valid certification from RIDE and MA-DESE as a School Administrator or Superintendent
- Significant leadership experience in K–12 education (preferably both public and private or independent school)
- Experience managing multiple academic leaders, schools or campuses
Skills Required
- Master's degree or higher in education, leadership, or related field
- Valid certification from RIDE and MA-DESE as a School Administrator or Superintendent
- Significant leadership experience in K-12 education
- Experience managing multiple academic leaders, schools or campuses
- Experience in both public and private/independent school settings (preferred)
What We Do
Meeting Street is a non-profit organization providing early childhood developmental supports, special education, and fully inclusive classrooms for children and families from prenatal to age 22. Serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the organization offers a comprehensive continuum of services, including specialized school programs and early learning centers, creating a supportive, compassionate, and inclusive environment for children with special needs and their families.
