Willie Ross School for the Deaf

Job Description

The Board of Trustees of Willie Ross School for the Deaf seeks a President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the Willie Ross School, the Outreach Division, and all other corporate divisions. The President and CEO reports to the Board of Trustees and provides leadership, direction, and supervision to ensure continued success, high-quality academic programs, and a healthy organization. Reporting to the President and CEO are the Education Director, Director of Outreach Services, Chief Financial Officer, and Coordinator of Community Engagement. Key responsibilities include:

Supervising all activities and programs, directly or through delegation, and coordinating educational programs on every campus and in Outreach through the Education Director and Director of Outreach Services
Supervising and evaluating the Executive Leadership Team and the Coordinator of Community Engagement, and developing a staffing pattern that meets all governmental regulations and student needs
Negotiating with public schools for integration opportunities and program development
Overseeing fiscal and business operations with the Chief Financial Officer, including monthly budget updates to the Executive Leadership Team
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, serving ex officio on Trustee committees, preparing Board agendas with the Board Chair, and directing the implementation of Board policy
Leading all aspects of institutional advancement, including development, grants, and corporate and foundation gifts
Representing WRSD at national, regional, and state meetings, serving as the contact for DESE and national organizations in Deaf education, and building relationships with elected and appointed officials, community organizations, and the media

Key Qualifications

Required:

Prior administrative experience
Knowledge of federal and state special education statutes and regulations
Advanced degree

Preferred:

Fluency in American Sign Language
Experience as a Teacher of the Deaf
Leadership experience in a school or program for the Deaf
Knowledge of Massachusetts Chapter 766 approved schools and DESE oversight

Salary Range: $150,000 to $200,000

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Contact

Applications submitted to apply@innivee.com. Executive search conducted by Innivee Strategies, a Deaf-owned executive search and organizational development firm. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Questions and nominations may also be sent to melissa@innivee.com

President and CEO

Willie Ross School for the Deaf

About the organization

Willie Ross School for the Deaf is a private, nonprofit school for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, founded by parents in 1967 so their Deaf children could learn close to home. WRSD serves students ages 3 to 22 through a distinctive dual campus model: a main campus in Longmeadow, a Partnership Campus within the East Longmeadow Public Schools, and an Early Learning Center at Bay Path University. Its Early Intervention and Outreach programs support infants, toddlers, and students in their home districts across western and central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut.