Director of CTA, School Administrator

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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.

• 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…