Charter Schools Assistant Director Academic Performance & Compliance

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The Office of Charter Schools serves as the Universitys authorizing entity responsible for the review approval and ongoing monitoring of charter schools.

The Assistant Director provides leadership for academic performance monitoring and program compliance. The role ensures consistent monitoring processes and protocols evaluates school performance and contributes to authorizing decisions through analysis and professional is afull-timeposition reporting to the Director of Charter Schools.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Academic Monitoring & Instructional Oversight 30%
  Lead monitoring system implementation; conduct site visits; ensure consistent protocols; analyze instructional quality; prepare reports.

• Application Review 15%
  Review applications; identify risks; collaborate; support contract development.

• Program Compliance (Including Special Education) 20%
  Support monitoring of compliance; review data; coordinate with experts; evaluate alignment with requirements.

• Renewal Review 15%
  Analyze performance; support renewal decisions; oversee and coordinate diagnostic reviews.

• Intervention & Corrective Action Oversight 20%
  Lead intervention framework; determine escalation; oversee corrective action plans and progress.

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TheUWMSchool of Education (SOE)offers undergraduate masters and doctoral degree programs and certifications in over 46 program areas. TheSOEfaculty recognizes the necessity to be leaders for equity and social justice to improve our nations public educational system starting right here in Milwaukee. The Schools key mission is to provide leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in urban communities and its central vision is to become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity and known for excellence in teaching learning and research. As a community of scholars theSOEfaculty views research as a primary asset since effective educational and societal decisions are derived from that knowledge base. This asset affirms the facultys intent to continue to adapt develop and expand its efforts to serve diverse populations educate future scholars and practitioners and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. Please visit the schools website at Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Education Educational Leadership Special Education or related field

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in K12 education

• Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership academic oversight or program administration

• Demonstrated knowledge of special education compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in a charter school charter network or charter authorizing environment
• Demonstrated ability to engage school leaders and governing boards in performance monitoring or improvement efforts
• Leadership in instructional systems academic program oversight or organizational performance
• Familiarity with multi-school or portfolio-based settings
• Experience conducting structured program reviews or performance evaluation

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online and are expected to provide:

• A cover letter that addresses the candidates professional level workexperienceas itrelates to all required and preferred qualifications.

• A detailed resume/CV

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attachallrequired documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full from acover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will berequiredto provide three professional/supervisorreferences through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of May 11 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Jackson Prowse

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.