Alternative High School Site Administrator in Carol Stream, Illinois at The Connect Academy

Site Administrator Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time | Exempt

Reports To: President

Mission: The mission of our program is to provide students with a high quality of education that offers instruction in both academic and social/emotional realms. The purpose of ReConnect Academy is to provide general education students with alternative education needs (often in lieu of expulsion) a state-of-the-art therapeutic day program. Through engaging instructional experiences, as well as career planning, social-emotional supports and language supports, the program is designed to meet the needs of this diverse student population.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the President, the Site Administrator oversees daily operations of their specific school program ensuring a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal Rules and Regulations relative to education.
• Provide visionary leadership in development and implementation of the educational program.
• Supervise and evaluate school staff regarding job performance, including accountability for daily expectations and any potential need for performance improvement.
• Provide supervision and oversight of the school’s clinical team in collaboration with the Connect Academy’s Clinical Coordinator.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training new staff.
• Management of proactive marketing and relationship management with external partners to ensure full student capacity and pipeline.
• Provide ongoing professional development to ensure staff are well equipped with knowledge and skills to effectively support students, including outcome data review and identification of areas of desired improvement.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor and oversee the development of student learning and career plans.
• Build relationships with families and caregivers to support the holistic development of each child, providing regular communication and support.
• Continuously assess and improve school programs and services, using data-driven decision-making.
• Thoroughly and professionally respond to emails, voicemails, and other communications from staff, parents, and external partners in a timely manner.
• Help develop and implement school policies, procedures, and programs.
• Collaborate with community organizations and agencies to provide comprehensive services and resources for students.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently, allocate funds to support programmatic needs and initiatives in tandem with finance support.
• Organize, participate in, and lead meetings with staff and student activities/events.
• Address disciplinary issues in accordance with school policy, assist with crisis or urgent situations that arise, making decisions to ensure safety of all staff and students.
• Ensure that instructional practices are research-based and aligned with best practices in education and therapeutic support.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement and development among staff.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

License/Certification:

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License endorsed as Principal or General Administration (Required)

Other Requirements:

Background Check, Physical Exam