Executive Director - Beacon Academy
MN Association of Charter Schools, Lake Crystal, MN, United States
Amy Jordan
MSBA Associate Director of Leadership Develop
The Beacon Academy School Board seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief leader of the school, providing strategic, instructional, and operational leadership to advance the school’s mission and ensure strong outcomes for students. This role requires a visionary, ethical, and collaborative leader who can partner effectively with the governing board, steward public resources responsibly, and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: Demonstrated ability to set and advance a clear, compelling vision through innovative and thoughtful problem‑solving
Proven record of leading with integrity, transparency, and sound ethical judgment in partnership with a governing board and school community
Experience with school finance, including budgeting, fiscal oversight, and aligning resources to strategic priorities
Effective at empowering others through meaningful delegation while ensuring clarity of roles, expectations, and accountability
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, confidently, and responsively to varied audiences
Demonstrated success building trust and working collaboratively with diverse staff, families, students, and community stakeholders
Previous experience as an executive director or superintendent is preferred.
Institution Description The Beacon Academy’s main office is located in Crystal, Minnesota. The charter school has an approximate enrollment of 515 kindergarten through grade eight students.
City Website: https://www.crystalmn.gov/
Application Instructions/Comments MSBA’s Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants may begin their application at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, a completed application file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on April 14, 2026.
Contact Amy Jordan at 507-479-9984 (ajordan@mnmsba.org) with questions. Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.
Beacon Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.
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The Beacon Academy School Board seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief leader of the school, providing strategic, instructional, and operational leadership to advance the school’s mission and ensure strong outcomes for students. This role requires a visionary, ethical, and collaborative leader who can partner effectively with the governing board, steward public resources responsibly, and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: Demonstrated ability to set and advance a clear, compelling vision through innovative and thoughtful problem‑solving
Proven record of leading with integrity, transparency, and sound ethical judgment in partnership with a governing board and school community
Experience with school finance, including budgeting, fiscal oversight, and aligning resources to strategic priorities
Effective at empowering others through meaningful delegation while ensuring clarity of roles, expectations, and accountability
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, confidently, and responsively to varied audiences
Demonstrated success building trust and working collaboratively with diverse staff, families, students, and community stakeholders
Previous experience as an executive director or superintendent is preferred.
Institution Description The Beacon Academy’s main office is located in Crystal, Minnesota. The charter school has an approximate enrollment of 515 kindergarten through grade eight students.
City Website: https://www.crystalmn.gov/
Application Instructions/Comments MSBA’s Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants may begin their application at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, a completed application file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on April 14, 2026.
Contact Amy Jordan at 507-479-9984 (ajordan@mnmsba.org) with questions. Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.
Beacon Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.
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