Director of CTA, School Administrator

DIRECTOR OF CTA, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cross Trainers Academy (CTA) is a K4-12th grade Christian Academy in the heart of Milwaukee, serving students and families who are searching for a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment. As a Choice School, CTA is committed to offering a comprehensive, student-centered educational experience that serves the whole student. Our express purpose is to provide at-risk children with the opportunity for an excellent, Christian-based education that will equip them with academic, social, emotional, and spiritual tools for life.

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is seeking a Director of CTA, School Administrator to oversee the CTA Elementary and Middle/High School Principals and staff to provide strong leadership for all school programs, grades K4-12th. This position also oversees and provides leadership to the Parent and Family Engagement and Youth Programming staff to serve students and CTA families. CTA responsibilities include monitoring student progress and measuring achievement; promoting academic excellence; career development and vocational ed; mentoring leaders; determining curriculum; developing technology, promoting and protecting MRM and school culture; overseeing and maintaining discipline; and working with the North Campus Pastor to provide strong, Gospel-centered leadership and spiritual formation for the entire school community. Parent and Family Engagement and Youth Programming responsibilities include overseeing the development and execution of increased services, resources, and programming to our CTA students and families.

LOCATION: North Campus, 1530 W Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. 53206

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific areas of responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide Overall Leadership
  • Provide positive encouragement and spiritual leadership for school community
  • Ensure that CTA leadership is properly qualified and resourced to effectively lead and mentor staff
  • Be a daily presence throughout the school to maintain effective oversight of all programs and activities
  • Lead annual school re-accreditation process through WRISA
  • Assist with completion and submission of reports to WI DPI for annual audits
  • Facilitate North Campus Logistics meetings and maintenance of North Campus calendar with facilities, IT, food service, security, and CTA
• Lead Faculty & Staff
  • Develop strategic framework and provide clear program goals and objectives
  • Inspire leaders and faculty to embrace goals and objectives for the benefit of CTA students, families and community
  • Mentor leaders and ensure they are properly resourced to effectively mentor and develop staff
  • Oversee annual assessment of faculty to promote a culture of excellence
  • Active involvement with hiring process (application review, interviewing, offers, etc.)
  • Assist leaders with personnel issues and collaborate with HR as appropriate
• Maintain Academic Excellence
  • Regularly monitor academic progress, improving measurement tools and establishing appropriate benchmarks to ensure desired outcomes are achieved
  • Continuously work to elevate school resources, curricula and methods, in an effort to improve outcomes
  • Inspire a culture of excellence and ensure accountability for all faculty and staff
  • Oversee summer school
  • Be an inspirational presence for all students to develop a strong work ethic
  • Pray regularly and diligently for wisdom and guidance, and for CTA faculty and students
• Lead Comprehensive Career Development and Vocational Education Plan
  • Develop and provide age-appropriate career exploration options from early childhood through high school graduation
  • Prioritize programs that can lead directly to employment with living wages, typically requiring two years or less of additional training after high school
  • Facilitate partnerships with major regional employers that can provide internship, mentorship, and direct hiring opportunities
• Serve as Primary Coordinator for all Aspects of Spiritual Formation for the School Community
  • Develop opportunities to enhance the worship, discipleship and a sense of community in which students can develop a deep and personal relationship with Jesus
  • Design and implement a structured Church Connection Initiative to encourage support and regular church attendance among students, with a particular focus on those from unchurched or non-attending families
  • Oversee the school chapel program including the coordination of the chapel calendar, selection of speakers and order of service
• Ensure Student Progress and Success
  • Work diligently to develop and promote programs that accommodate the broad needs of students, and build on their unique strengths, skills and abilities
  • Develop wrap around, school-to-work programs that prepare students who choose not to pursue college education immediately following high school
  • Direct staff in the development and expansion of extracurricular CTA student programs, such as clubs, athletics, and student government
• Maintain Discipline
  • Ensure appropriate discipline procedures are enforced for both students and staff
  • Clearly and regularly communicate behavior expectations for the entire school community
  • Support Principals and Deans in attending to disciplinary issues with firmness and consistency, instilling biblical wisdom
  • Lead staff in creating a culture with high standards of conduct
• Promote and Protect Culture
  • Consciously and deliberately promote a Christ-centered culture
  • Require leaders and staff to maintain fidelity to MRM doctrinal, ethical and moral standards
  • Ensure that curricula and teaching is consistent with the Gospel of Christ
  • Enthusiastically promote authentic Christian faith and a vibrant Christian walk with staff, students and families
• Budget
  • Develop annual budget for North Campus in collaboration with the Finance Department
  • Work with the Finance Department to assign employee salaries/hourly pay rates, salary increases, and hiring levels
  • Monitor CTA/Equip payroll processes
  • Review and approve all purchase orders and vendor invoices
  • Adhere to accurate accounting practices regarding credit card use, staff reimbursements and reporting and assign appropriate budget codes for all expenditures
  • Provide input and prioritization of North Campus capital projects
  • Participate in short-term and long-term budget planning, including CTA enrollment projections and predicted program expenditures
• Student/Staff Safety
  • Co-develop emergency/crisis plans for the building and staff/students
  • Along with Safety Manager, execute and oversee monthly drills (fire, tornado, evacuation, hold, lockdown)
  • Provide direction for coordinating transportation efforts with bus company
  • Assign staff to attend to safety and discipline issues on school buses
• Youth Programming and Parent and Family Engagement
  • Provide direct leadership and oversight to the Assistant Director of Youth Programming and the Parent and Family Engagement Supervisor
  • Oversee the development and execution of services, resources and programming for our CTA students and families
  • Provide leadership and direction for staff teams in CTA Parent and Family Engagement and Youth Programming
  • Oversee youth programming staff in after-school and summer school programs
  • Oversee collaboration with community partners
  • Collaborate with the main campus on seasonal distributions (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc).
• Partner in Broader Ministry of MRM
  • Partner with MRM leadership staff in supporting and promoting all MRM programs
  • Be well-informed of MRM programs on both campuses and seek ways to promote and encourage those programs
  • Support efforts to promote our programs for the sake of communicating our progress effectively to donors and community leaders
  • Participate in/lead tours of the North Campus with donors, vendors, VIP’s and public officials
  • Accept and assign volunteers to programs and events

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or applicable field required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years in education with 3-5 years of experience in school administration preferred
• Ability to be credentialed in the state of Wisconsin as a school administrator (Principal/Superintendent)
• Leadership experience in an urban environment preferred
• A mature Christian leader with a servant’s heart who is able to relate well with others in a diverse population and willing to serve in an urban environment of significant need
• Demonstrate excellent leadership qualities, including the ability to build, direct, motivate, and sustain a mission-based, gospel-centered, principles-driven, results-orientated team
• Strong management and collaboration skills, including strong ability to work with parents face-to-face in an ethical, compassionate and confident manner
• Proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, operations, and data collection and analysis
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff to accomplish stated goals and objectives while developing their individual and group skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
• Ability to be self-controlled, maintain a calm demeanor and think fast in the face of a crisis or dispute
• Strong self-starter with a high level of personal motivation
• Competent in the following platforms: Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, PowerSchool
• Consistently meets or exceeds job performance expectations
• Have a genuine concern for the salvation and spiritual welfare for all those encountered though the ministry of MRM, seeking to model and share the hope of the gospel within the established responsibilities of this position
• A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
• Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
• Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Hiring Salary Range: $138,000-$150,000 annually, based on credentials and experience
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with employer match
• Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with generous employer contribution
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Health Club reimbursement
• Education assistance
• Free onsite parking
• Free meal available during shift
• Business Casual/Casual Dress