About this Role

The Director of Schools and Strategy (DOSS) will collaborate with the NLCP Board, CPS Office of Incubation and Innovation and the Illinois State Board of Education to shape and execute the school's strategic vision, driving continuous improvement initiatives at North Lawndale College Prep.

The Director of Schools and Strategy (DOSS) will directly manage principals to help them execute their strategic plans and achieve their ambitious academic goals. The DOSS develops principals and is accountable for all schools reaching the achievement goals set out by the school and the network. The DOSS is a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 50K Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability (Employer paid)
• Accident Insurance (Employer paid)
• Voluntary LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Additional Voluntary Benefits (Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness)
• Professional Development
• Paid Time-off

Specific Responsibilities

School Leadership and Principal Management

• Identify, prepare, place, and retain great principals in network schools by building a leadership pipeline and creating a climate of professional growth
• Lead the charge of a school improvement plan for our Collins campus and galvanize staff during the change process
• Partner with the President and members of the leadership team to set and implement a vision for academic excellence at NLCP
• Monitor, manage, and evaluate principals and provide direction and guidance on school operations
• Coach and develop principals and instructional leadership teams, attending school leadership team, parent, and co-leader meetings to inform development
• Support implementation of academic and social-emotional curriculum adoption across schools, including facilitating network- and school-based professional development
• Manage and deploy a team of academic coaches to respond to emerging school needs
• Manage implementation of strategic priorities
• Travel between schools on a regular basis, with up to 80% of time expected in schools
• Support principals with performance management and employee engagement
• Develop a vision for excellent enrichment and early college exposure and support principals and campus teams to implement

Strategic Planning and Innovation

• Research, analyze and respond to school and statewide data to strategically increase outcomes and foster growth for students, staff and the NLCP network.
• Lead a rigorous school improvement plan process for NLCP’s Collins campus that results in improved student achievement and improved results on CPS’s redesigned school accountability plan and ISBE’s scorecard
• Utilize assessment data and other relevant metrics to monitor progress, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Design and implement professional development programs for educators to enhance their instructional skills and align teaching practices with academic goals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and execution within an educational setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading innovative educational initiatives and driving academic improvement.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to make data-informed decisions.
• Familiarity with technology integration in education.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing professional development programs for educators.
• Passion for fostering a positive and innovative learning environment.
• Commitment to the mission and values of NLCP.