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QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Spence seeks a leader who can envision and activate institutional change at the policy, cultural, interpersonal, and individual levels while holding a student-centered approach. At their heart, the Director must be a teacher and facilitator of understanding and growth. Spence is a warm and engaging place and the Director must be approachable and inviting to advance important dialogue around equity issues. As someone who teachers, administrators, and parents look to for guidance, the Director must have deep expertise in current trends and research, as well as the experience and wisdom to provide advice on a myriad of DEI issues. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:
Institutional Leadership
• Readiness to serve on the senior leadership team of a K–12 school • Ability to act as a strategic thinker and an expert on equity and diversity • Skill in working collaboratively while insisting on progress • Successful leadership experience in a complex organization • Experience as a teacher and teacher-leader • Deep knowledge of instruction, curriculum, and child and adolescent development Successful Equity and Diversity Experience • An experienced educational leader whose strategic thinking, background and passion are centered in a diverse and inclusive community • An exceptional facilitator • Strong presence and gravitas, ability to challenge and motivate others
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