High School Assistant Director

ReNEW Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) investment options

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is looking for a High School Assistant Director to support school operations in the East Valley. This role involves supervising staff, collaborating with the Director on educational processes, monitoring student performance, and participating in curriculum development. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with health benefits and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Assume supervision in the absence of the Director.
• Collaborate with the Director on curriculum processes.
• Oversee documentation of PLC meeting agendas.
• Monitor lesson plan development and grading practices.
• Observe and evaluate teacher/staff performance.
• Collaborate on professional development and coaching.
• Oversee all benchmark and required testing.
• Analyze and report student data.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings.
• Oversee coordination of conferences and maintain documentation.

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for High School Assistant Directors for future campuses in the East Valley. We are always looking for strong leaders to add to our team! This position is not for a specific campus, and applicants will be considered as we continue to grow. Applicants must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Assume supervision on behalf of or in the absence of the Director.
• Collaborate with the Director to oversee the effective implementation of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process, EEL Instructional Model, and ALA-approved curriculum.
• Oversee documentation of PLC meeting agendas, tutoring sign‑in logs, teacher newsletters, etc.
• Monitor lesson plan development and grading practices, providing feedback as needed.
• Observe and evaluate teacher/staff performance using ALA’s informal/formal evaluation rubrics.
• Effectively articulate performance expectations with staff.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide professional development and coaching to staff as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop and enforce Teacher Improvement Plans.
• Oversee all benchmark, state, and other required standardized testing.
• Analyze and report student data.
• Collaborate with the Director to build Master Schedule and class rosters.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings, serving as LEA and 504 Coordinator as needed.
• Oversee MTSS team and process.
• Collaborate with the Director to establish and maintain ALA expectations for policy and procedure compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide oversight of Instructional Coach(es) and Reading Specialist(s) (if applicable).
• Address student behavior and student handbook compliance as needed.
• Oversee coordination of Parent‑Teacher and Student‑Led Conferences; maintain documentation of attendance.
• Assist the Director with hiring of teachers and staff.
• Build and maintain rapport with staff, students, and families.
• Resolve conflict among stakeholders as needed and accurately document stakeholder feedback.
• Lead campus‑wide initiatives and coordinate and attend campus events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualities

• Leadership and support
• Administrative competence
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem‑solving
• Educational experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Crisis management skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 5+ years of teaching experience
• Leadership or school administration experience

Benefits and Compensation

ALA offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401(k) investment options including employer contributions.