Rowe Elementary operated by Northwestern University Settlement
Principal K-8
Reports to: CEO / President Compensation: Competitive Salary and Robust Benefits Location: Chicago, IL
Northwestern Settlement is a dynamic and innovative leader in creating transformation opportunities for children and families to disrupt generational poverty. All programs nurture, educate and inspire so that families can take personal responsibility for their futures and attain self-sufficiency and reach aspirations. The Principal will lead Rowe in instructional leadership, school culture, and staff management, ensuring that Rowe integrates and collaborates with other programs of Northwestern Settlement to provide a multilayered approach for excellent community-based family and school programming.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Achievement
Meet targets for overall school achievement and academic progress for 900 scholars in two buildings
Monitor and track trends in student performance across all academic areas, to ensure school performance aligns with Northwestern Settlement’s mission
Empower and motivate parents/guardians and communities to become engaged in student learning
School Leadership
Hire and retain high-performing staff and support their ongoing professional development
Drive instruction and support staff improvement towards meeting school goals, as well as overall scholar and school performance
Create accountability systems within the context and rules of Rowe policies and regulations
Effectively evaluate teacher performance and guide teachers to reach performance goals
Enhance and sustain a culture of excellence among school staff to carry through key areas of Northwestern Settlement culture, student discipline, classroom management, assessment, data analysis, instructional planning, instructional delivery, and use of the curriculum to improve teachers’ skill level in an effort to produce the best quality scholar experience
Strengthen overall integration between Rowe and other Settlement programs
Manage Rowe facilities in collaboration with the Operations team
Work in close collaboration with colleagues as a member of the organizational leadership team
Personnel Management and Development
Genuine passion for educating high capacity staff and scholars in a diverse culture
Oversee and evaluate the work of Rowe’s leadership team and teachers to ensure consistency with the responsibilities of those roles, teacher performance, and day-to-day operations
Manage all school personnel in all aspects of work, and evaluate according to the assigned rubrics for those positions and specified goals
Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree or higher in Education required Minimum 4 years proven, successful experience in school leadership required
Possess valid Illinois Professional Educator License required
Possess valid Illinois General Administrator License (K-12) Principal Endorsement required
Strong interpersonal skills with scholars, parents, colleagues, and community members required
High expectations for personal and team performance required
Bilingual English/Spanish - written and oral strongly preferred
Excellent fiscal management and budgeting skills required
Familiarity and experience with STEAM education programming required
Availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties required
Participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings is required
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender, identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. 03.01.2022