Alternative High School Site Administrator

The Connect Academy

$85K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional Educator License endorsed as Principal or General Administration in Illinois (Required)
  • 5-7 years of experience in educational administration or related field
  • Demonstrated ability in budget management
  • Experience in staff recruitment and training
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Familiarity with compliance regulations in education
  • Proven record of improving educational programs through data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the school program to ensure effective learning environments.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the educational program.
  • Supervise and evaluate school staff to ensure performance accountability.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to support student well-being and learning.
  • Manage relationships with external partners for student intake and program marketing.
  • Provide ongoing professional development for staff to enhance student support.
  • Continuously assess and improve school services using measurable data.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Site Administrator Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time | Exempt

Reports To: President

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


Requirements

License/Certification:

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

Other Requirements:

Background Check, Physical Exam

Salary Description

starting salary $85,000

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