Janus Academy Board Director

ABOUT JANUS ACADEMY 

Janus Academy was established in Calgary in 1997 as an accredited, independent, non-profit school to meet the unique educational needs of children with autism. From a modest beginning, we have grown to serve over 80 full-time students.

Families from across Canada have chosen to relocate to Calgary so their child can receive the intensive and innovative instruction offered at the Janus Academy. This is a testament to our effective teaching methodologies and the long-standing commitment Janus Academy has made to help students on the autism spectrum succeed. 

The Janus Academy strives to be recognized as a leader in specialized education and holds immense pride of the facilitation of lifelong community integration of persons with autism.

 

THE ROLE 

The Janus Academy Board Director, in active collaboration and partnership with the Executive Director (ED), oversee the implementation of the Strategic Plan while fulfilling the Vision and Mission of Janus. 

The Board Director provides support to Janus Academy specifically by: 

Collaborate with the Board to review, approve and oversee Janus’ Mission, and review performance in achieving it. Be an avid proponent of Janus’ success, and inform others about Janus, its Mission, Vision and programs.  

Prepare for, attend, and participate actively in Board and Committee meetings and special events. Serve on a minimum of one Board Committee and undertake special assignments effectively. 

Provide candid and constructive advice, comments and criticism. Ask timely and substantive questions at Board and Committee meetings consistent with conviction, while supporting the majority decision on issues decided by the Board. 

Participate in the generation and approval of policies alongside the ED. 

Suggest possible nominees for election to the Board, who can make significant contributions to the work of the Board and the organization. 

Provide moral and professional support, and be available as resources, to the ED. 

Carries out other duties assigned by the Board 

 

EXPECTATIONS OF DIRECTORS 

Be loyal to Janus Academy, always exercising Board powers in the interest of Janus, and not for the interest of the individual Director or others. 

Be informed about Janus’ Mission and Vision, Strategic and Operating plans, policies, and programs. 

Maintain absolute confidentiality of the Board’s executive actions. 

Be familiar with and follow conflict-of-interest policies. 

Keep up to date on developments in and affecting the nonprofit sector; specifically, but not limited to, those pertaining to Autism. 

Ensure legal and ethical integrity, and maintain accountability and transparency to members, funders, donors, other constituents and the general public. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS: 

Janus is specifically looking for professionals with skill sets in Fundraising, Communications, Project Management, and/or Law.  

Commitment and understanding of the Society’s mission and strategic directions 

Knowledge of meeting procedures, governance policies and by-laws of the Society 

Personal commitment to devote the time necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of Board Directors. 

 

TIME COMMITMENTS 

Board Directors are expected to hold office for a minimum two-year term. 

Board Directors are expected to sit on a minimum of one Committee 

Board meetings occur in two forms:  

Quarterly 3-hour in person meetings  

1-hour monthly meetings 

Average time commitment is 6 hours per month