Substitute Administrator

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 58,782 - 77,131; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a part-time administrator focused on leading and supporting educational success for minority and low-income students. The role requires a Master’s degree and significant experience in K-12 settings.

Responsibilities include establishing a strong school culture, managing staff through change, and fostering measurable student achievement. Applicants must hold an administrator license and have a passion for student development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Three or more years K-12 administrator experience.
• Experience with urban schools and effective relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Establish the school as an active learning center.
• Lead adults through change and provide management.
• Foster an academic program emphasizing student achievement.

Skills

Leadership and management

Coaching

Cultural development

Flexibility

Passion for student success

Education

Master’s degree

Administrator license (K-8, 4-9, or 5-12)

Job description

About the Role

Position Type: Part‑time, FLSA Status: Exempt. Daily rate: $368.33 for the 2026‑2027 school year. Location: As assigned. Reports to: Network Support Leader/Principal.

Responsibilities

• Establish the school as an active learning center focused on student engagement, professional support for teachers, and instructional practices that lead to dramatic academic progress.
• Lead adults through change, providing decisive management, coaching, and vigorous leadership.
• Foster a strong school culture and an academic program that emphasizes measurable student achievement gains.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Strong record of helping minority and low‑income students achieve academic success.
• Three or more years K‑12 administrator experience and 3‑5 years K‑12 classroom experience.
• Experience working effectively with urban schools, students, families, and outside partners with demonstrable results.
• Prior direct management and supervisory experience.
• Passionate belief in the capacity of all children to learn.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and willingness to play multiple roles and adapt to changing needs.
• Specialized training or experience in school turnaround desirable.
• Administrator license (K‑8, 4‑9, or 5‑12) and valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Working Conditions

Typical office/school environment. Expected to move, walk, stand, and sit regularly; hand and arm movements are common; occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. Frequent communication and travel to schools required. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

EEO Statement

CMSD is committed to equal opportunity employment in accordance with applicable laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. For reporting or filing complaints, contact CMSD’s Title IX Coordinator at 1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 or (216)‑838‑0070. CMSD must comply with Title IX and civil rights policies.