POSITION OVERVIEW:
Intermediate School District 917 is seeking a dynamic, innovative administrator to lead our Secondary Programs (Alternative Learning and Career & Technical Education programs). Under direction of the Superintendent, the Principal of Secondary Programs is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, and implementation of Alternative Learning and Career & Technical Education programs for the district. Our ideal candidate has the following qualities:
Collaborative leader
Equity-centered
Instructional leadership that meets the unique needs of the programs and populations served
Actively seeks to amplify student voice
Successfully engages parents in their students’ education
Knowledge of MTSS and Tiered Support Systems and proven implementation in monitoring of student’s academic and social and emotional progress
Actively seeks out input from staff, students, and families to inform programming and improve student outcomes
Knowledge of community resources that supports the needs of students, families, and staff
Data driven; history of using data to improve student outcomes
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct, monitor and adjust school programs, practices, policies, and procedures to maximize benefit and minimize disadvantage within the school community
Build cross-cultural relationships with students, families, and staff
Promote a positive climate for learning, including the effective implementation of all school board policies regarding student academics and conduct
Monitor and provide leadership around Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Recruit and retain qualified secondary and career and technical education staff
Work collaboratively with member districts in the hiring and oversight of career and technical programming
Manage program budgets
Hire, supervise, and evaluate program or building staff
Provide leadership and development for programs including instructional, curriculum, assessment and teacher staff development
Communicate with stakeholders; participates in setting and administering district goals and outcomes
Provide general oversight of district resources
Provide leadership in the development and administration of policies relative to the operation of the schools
Other duties as assigned