Executive Director Of Schools - High School Network

Position Type:
Administration - Certified/Executive Director
Date Posted:
1/2/2024
Location:
High School Network
Date Available:
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title:Executive Director of Schools - High School Network
Bargaining Unit: ADM
Department/Location: Department of Schools
Calendar Days: 260
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Schools
JD Revision Date: 05/18/2023
Supervises: Principals and Assistant Principals
Function / Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Schools, the Executive Director is responsible for the implementation of the district's education and special programs through the supervision, support, and evaluation of Principals. Guided by the Principles of the Illinois Performance Standards for School Leaders, the Principal Supervisor Standards, and the district's vision, mission, and goals, the Executive Director will provide instructional leadership support to Principals. This position requires continuous use of independent, research and data-based judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the Office of Schools.
Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations of all students and staff for academic performance, facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the community.
• Foster a culture and climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for diversity.
• Manage personnel, including hiring and retaining high quality school leaders.
• Use the Illinois Performance Standards for School Leaders and evaluation model to supervise, coach, and evaluate Principals.
• Plan and conduct visits to school sites and classrooms to observe, coach, and support Principals in their work as school leaders.
• Plan and lead professional development of Principals focused on instructional leadership and effective implementation of the district's curriculum and instruction.
• Analyze school, district, and state assessment results to determine school progress towards meeting School Improvement Plan goals and to develop next steps to improve student achievement.
• Coach and support school leaders in the following areas:
  • School culture with a focus on learning, continuous improvement, innovation and collaborative practice.
  • Systems to monitor and evaluate teacher performance to improve instruction.
  • Data-driven instructional practices to analyze and improve student learning.
  • Research-based instructional framework to observe teacher practice, provide feedback, and plan individual and collective professional development to meet identified needs.
  • Use of financial resources, time, facilities, technology and partnerships innovatively and equitably to accomplish the goal of powerful teaching and learning for all students.
  • Development of instructional leadership capacity among principals and leadership teams.
  • Progress monitoring School Improvement Plans and performance goals.
• Assist in resolving problems/issues with Principals, Parents and Staff.
• Regularly participate in ESC collaboration to ensure focus on support of Principals as the key driver of student achievement.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Monitor categorical and special programs and grants for school programs.
• Represent School District U-46 effectively in the community, state, and nation.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory, productive and collaborative working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

Education

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership.
• Doctorate degree in Education, desired.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Principal or General Administrative endorsement required.
• Performance Evaluation Qualifications (Principal) required.

Experience / Knowledge

• Demonstrated successful experience in administration, with a preferred minimum of five years of experience as a school principal.
• Knowledge in current educational research relative to curriculum and standards-based instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a cohesive and calibrated team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in leading adaptive change.
• Thorough knowledge of building the capacity of school leaders for the purpose of improving program quality and effectiveness.
• Successful experience or competency working in a culturally diverse learning environment.

Physical Demands

• Indoors in a busy environment with exposure to constant communication.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• May be required to leave main work site to attend meetings.
• Potential for being asked to travel in order to maintain the skills necessary to perform the job functions effectively.
• Ability to work in a very fast paced and stressful environment.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 12-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Salary Information

• The full salary range for this position is $120,240.00 - $180,372.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($150,312.00)
• Benefit / Pension eligible

Attachment(s):

• Administrators Benefits - 23-24.pdf