Chief Academic Officer - Siena Catholic Schools of Racine

Company: The Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Location: Racine
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Chief Academic Officer - Siena Catholic Schools of RacinePosition Summary: The Chief Academic Officer is a twelve-month, salaried position primarily concerned with the development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the education program for Siena Catholic Schools of Racine. The Chief Academic Officer leads Siena Catholic Schools of Racine to excellence in academics and all aspects of school operations that relate to student learning. The CAO is a member of the Siena Leadership team and reports to the President of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine.Provides strategic leadership and direction for all academic programs, within the rules and regulations of the standards with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.Accomplishes academic goals and objectives consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Siena Catholic Schools.Develops the organizational model for the academic team and supports the team's development.Utilizes educational research to guide curriculum decision-making which aligns with the system's mission and vision.Supervises the school principals, Student Information Specialist, and Academic Coordinator.QualificationsPracticing Catholic with a strong commitment to implementing the Catholic vision, mission, and values of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine.Wisconsin Administrator License of one of the following and more than 3 years of experience preferred: - Superintendent (5003) - Principal (5051) - Director of Instruction (5010).Master's Degree with an emphasis in Educational Leadership Policy or Curriculum and Instruction.Strong knowledge and understanding of curriculum, assessment, and instructional best practices present PK-12th grade academic materials.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knows and understands applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to a Prek-Grade 12 school and school system.
• Demonstrates experience in setting strategy for academic programs and evaluating progress of programs.
• Demonstrates interest and success in promoting academic excellence in a school environment.
• Demonstrates success in developing professional relationships and exercising leadership.
• Demonstrates ability to recruit, manage, and retain high-performing principals, teachers, instructional coaches, and staff.
• Willingness to uphold and promote the mission, goals, and objectives of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and be a leader in the school and greater Racine community.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in a pleasant indoor school environment. May be exposed to heat, cold, wet and high humidity when traveling between sites. Work hours are somewhat flexible but generally 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Travel to other local Siena sites is required daily. Ability to work longer hours, as needed.Physical RequirementsAbility to communicate verbally with colleagues, audible speech and good hearing and eyesight, read/interpret digital and paper documents, physical dexterity to operate computer and other equipment, and ability to perform occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Ability to perform reaching and handling tasks for medium-duty to intricate work, walking up and down stairs, standing/walking for more than 50% of the day, and occasionally lifting (from ground and also overhead) and carrying up to 50 pounds.CompensationType: AnnualAdditional InformationStart Date: 2025-01-13Location: Siena Catholic Schools of Racine - Racine (I55)Department: County RacineJob Category: Employment Type: Full TimeTo ApplyTo apply, please send resume and letters of reference to Becca Schurman, Human Resources Operations Manager, at bschurman@sienacatholicschools.org.Archdiocese of MilwaukeeP.O. Box 070912Milwaukee, WI 53207Phone: 414-769-3300Toll-Free: 800-769-9373Fax: 414-769-3408
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