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Acero Schools · 1 month ago

Interim School Administrator (SY 25/26)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Acero Schools is an educational institution focused on achievement, community, and equity. The Interim School Administrator will lead the school, engaging key constituents to create an empowering environment for students while ensuring the execution of the school’s instructional strategic plan and supporting the broader success of underserved communities.

Education

Responsibilities

Meet targets for overall school achievement and academic progress for all students

Monitor and track trends in student performance across all academic areas, including specialized instruction, to ensure performance of school toward meeting Acero’s mission and vision

Work directly with staff to continually improve student achievement, including ensuring the right tools and development plans are in place to assist

Engage parents/caregivers in providing social support to meet student needs

Be the visible leader of the school by overseeing and providing communication to families, students, and Acero personnel, and maintaining a leading presence at school events

Drive instruction and support staff improvement towards meeting school goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as overall student and school performance

Understands the school’s instructional strategic plan and ensures its execution

Create and sustain a culture of excellence among school staff to carry through key areas of Acero culture, student discipline, classroom management, assessment, data analysis, instructional planning, instructional delivery, and use of the curriculum to improve teachers’ skill levels

Manage school facilities (with the Operations Department) and school-based budget

Oversee and evaluate the work of the Assistant Principal to ensure consistency with the defined characteristics of those roles, teacher performance, and day-to-day operations

Supervise school personnel in all aspects of work, and evaluate according to KPIs and specific performance goals

Develop Employee Improvement Plans and oversee the interventions used to implement these plans

Review and compile information regularly from staff performance evaluations, conduct observations, as well as individual and group meetings, taking final responsibility for the evaluation of each staff member

Design group and individual professional development, in collaboration with the Assistant Principal and set clear expectations for development and improvement

Manage selection, retention, development and dismissal (non-renewal) of staff with student success and performance in mind

Oversee and manage the front office

Oversee and manage student records

Believe in our ability to create the future we envision

Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned

Qualification

School leadership experienceIllinois Professional Educator LicenseIllinois Type 75 endorsementTeaching experienceAcademic progress trackingUrban education passionPositive school cultureStaff developmentCommunication skills