About Spero Academy
Spero Academy is a public K-6 elementary charter school with locations in Northeast Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. We are in session 4 days/week, 11 months out of the year and a high educator to student ratio. We provide individualized educational programs designed to meet the unique needs of our students through continuous progress and a responsive environment. About 90% of our student population have Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and we employ a variety of staff to support students in whatever way they need to grow and thrive: social workers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, music therapists, art teachers, physical education teachers, developmental adapted physical education teachers, a multilingual learner teacher, in addition to classroom teachers and paraprofessionals.
Spero Academy seeks a strategic, innovative, and curious leader who embodies its mission: to empower academic, social, and emotional growth for all in a culturally inclusive and collaborative environment. We prioritize adaptive education and a supportive community to ensure every student feels valued and prepared to reach their full potential.
Position Summary
The Executive Director (ED) oversees all strategic, academic, financial, and operational functions of Spero Academy. They function as the superintendent of the schools, report directly to the school board, and are accountable to the University of St. Thomas and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
The ED role is both strategic and operational and is cumulatively responsible for all aspects of organizational health, including but not limited to:
- Enacting the school’s vision/mission;
- Overseeing the realization of the school’s strategic goals and outcomes;
- Managing finances and meeting the school’s financial goals;
- Maintaining MDE accreditation and being accountable to the school’s authorizer;
- Guiding the school’s professional culture and overseeing human resources;
- The ED is ultimately responsible for the execution of all programs and procedures in alignment with the school’s mission and vision, with input from a broad range of constituents.