Parnassus Preparatory School, a K-12 classical charter school with a rich history, is seeking a deeply mission-aligned Executive Director. Having been recognized as a U.S. News & World Report top 10 public high school in MN and in the top 1.5% in the Nation, the next Executive Director will have strong command of instruction and leadership, and a deep commitment to the virtues of a public, liberal arts-based classical education.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead the strategic priorities of the school, strengthen the academic and program outcomes for all students, serve as a visible presence in the community, steward the school’s finances and resources, and be a champion of classical education. The Executive Director will lead a talented, dedicated team who is deeply committed to the values and vision of Parnassus Preparatory School.
This is an ideal role for a visionary and inspirational leader, who embodies warmth while maintaining adherence to the mission and model, and who has demonstrated outcomes in a similarly mission-aligned educational organization, non-profit, or school. While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the position description, the personal qualities, skills and characteristics for ideal candidates will include a minimum of 5-7 years of leadership experience in education, preferably in a charter or classical school setting; conviction in the values of a rigorous liberal arts and classical education with demonstrated intellectual curiosity coupled with humility; exceptional written and oral communication and relationship-building skills; and the ability to steward and inspire a diverse school community through a unifying leadership presence. A full position profile can be found here: https://www.dsgco.com/search/22626-parnassus-prep-school-executive-director/
This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Maple Grove, MN, a suburb of the Twin Cities.
Expressions of interest and nominations are being accepted and will continue until the position is filled. Early application is recommended. Application materials should include a letter of interest and a resume/CV. Applications can be submitted using the following Talent Profile link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22626
Katie Vivalo Rouse, Managing Director
Kamilah Allen, Senior Associate
DSG Storbeck
Equal Opportunity at Parnassus Preparatory School
Parnassus Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, genetic testing information, age or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.