Position Title: School Director

F.T.E: 1.0

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports To: Chief Education Officer

Start Date: July 1, 2021

The Mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.

Position Description:

A School Director is the instructional and operational leader of a Distinctive Schools campus. School Directors serve in a role similar to that of school principal- supervising and maintaining all campus functions including school budgets, staffing decisions, and parent communication. A School Director also develops and executes the campus vision, mission and strategic plan. This person will:

Campus Vision & Mission

• Develop and execute the campus vision, mission, and strategic plan
  
• Uphold a positive climate and culture across the building and community
  

Finances & Operations

• Maintain systems and processes that support school functioning, finances, and safety
  
• Oversee and manage all budget decisions
  
• Oversee all school operations and facilities
  
• Oversee campus compliance
  
• Oversee student enrollment
  

Staffing

• Supervision of all campus personnel, facilities, and operations
  
• Oversee compliance and accountability of staff members
  
• Hire and approve all hiring decisions
  

Student Services

• Oversee the Student Services Team
  
• Uphold all components outlined in the Distinctive Schools handbook
  
• Oversee, support, and approve all final disciplinary decisions
  

Instruction

• Uphold the Distinctive Schools instructional model
  
• Serve as instructional leader for all teaching staff
  
• Lead personalized learning vision and model
  
• Conduct formal observations for all teachers
  
• Oversee personalized professional learning for staff
  
• Send weekly memos to staff
  

Partnerships

• Communicate with all stakeholders, including families, community members, and outside partners
  
• Oversee all after-school programming
  
• Coordinate and help lead all visits and tours
  
• Coordinate and lead all Title 1 funds for families
  
• Coordinate and help lead special events at the school
  
• Oversee the Parent Teacher League (PTL)
  
• Oversee the Bilingual Advisory Committee
  
• Organize all grant proposals
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
  
• Illinois Professional Educators License
  
• Principal Endorsement
  
• 3-5 years teaching experience in education
  

Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:

• We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students
  
• We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
  
• Distinctive Schools was named one of Crain's 2021 Best Places to Work in Chicago; culture is at the heart of what we do
  
• We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city
  
• We offer a great benefits package for full time employees (Medical; Dental; Vision; PTO; 403b match, discounted gym membership, tuition reimbursement options, referral bonus)
  

Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.