Position Summary
ASPIRA of Illinois seeks to achieve academic excellence for every scholar in a culturally relevant learning environment that empowers scholars through high quality education, youth development and civic engagement. ASPIRA strives to ensure all scholars are prepared for post-secondary education and meaningful careers.
1,400+ students attend ASPIRA schools * More than 90% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch * Serve diverse population of students predominantly Latino.
ASPIRA Principal Essential Functions:
- Plan, direct, administer and monitor curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling and facilities operations
- Develop and evaluate educational program to ensure conformance to state and board standards including programs for students with disabilities and English Language Learners
- Lead the implementation, evaluation and development of the school and network curriculum within the parameters of ISBE, Chicago Public Schools and ASPIRA
- Demonstrate student gains in Math, English and Science
- Be accountable for attendance, retention and graduation
- Confer with teachers, students, parents and advisors concerning educational and behavioral problems in school
- Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community, organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services
- Direct preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, attendance reports and annual master schedule of courses.
- Interview and recommend teachers and other school personnel in conjunction with network HR
- Monitor safety and security in school building and property
- Supervise school staff, conduct annual performance evaluations and organize staff development as needed
- Prepare and submit required reports as appropriate
- Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the all ASPIRA staff, community, administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with ASPIRA staff, students, parents, school personnel and agencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership and Instruction or a related field
- A minimum of four years prior experience as an administrator
- Hold a Type 75 Certification
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrate ability to influence others, effectively address audience of all levels and foster collaborative working relationships
- Proficient in computer technology
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred
- Travel to other facilities and/or locations * Extended work hours may be required dictated by business needs.
Benefits:
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Statement of other duties: This document describes the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.