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School District U-46 · 1 month ago

Executive Director of Schools High School Network

Elgin, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$138K/yr - $138K/yr

5+ years exp

School District U-46 is seeking an Executive Director of Schools for their High School Network. The role involves supervising and supporting school principals to enhance instructional leadership and drive student achievement, while fostering a supportive educational environment.

Primary/Secondary Education

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

Qualification

Educational LeadershipProfessional Educator LicensePerformance Evaluation QualificationsCurriculum DevelopmentData-driven InstructionCulturally Diverse EnvironmentAdaptive Change LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration