What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Academic Officer position at Siena Catholic Schools of Racine?
Siena Catholic Schools of Racine is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Chief Academic Officer to lead our diverse team in ensuring all students receive a high-quality catholic education. Siena Catholic Schools of Racine comprises six elementary / middle schools and one high school that serve more than 1,600 students.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Sharing your skills will guide the organization toward its goal of ensuring excellence in academics, nurturing faith formation, and developing healthy students. It will be important to have a genuine understanding, passion, and commitment to the mission, vision and values of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine in the tradition of Catholic education. We are dedicated to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement and the individual growth of our students. This role demands a highly collaborative leader with a flexible mindset who embraces change and innovation. You’ll be an influencer who can motivate and excite a team of dedicated professionals. Your positive energy and genuine connections will be instrumental in driving the work forward in partnership with colleagues across the Siena Catholic Schools of Racine. The Chief Academic Officer will be a member of the leadership team and report to the President of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine.
Position 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Work Relationships & Scope
Frequent contact with Siena Leadership Team, Siena Board, Siena Principals and department heads, and parish staff. Occasional interaction with other Siena colleagues and third-party providers. Responsible for ensuring all necessary operations processes and practices are in place, well-documented, and well-functioning. Expected to exhibit extremely sound judgment in making decisions and be a thought leader, remembering that Siena's interests may be directly affected by their actions and decisions. Secures the approval of the President in making decisions when answers are not clear and further guidance or input is needed.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Work 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 Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Benefits
Siena Catholic Schools of Racine offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan and a pension plan. Additionally, Siena offers a competitive compensation and vacation package.
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