| About Latin: A nationally recognized leader in independent school education, Latin School of Chicago is seeking an experienced and collaborative instructional leader to become our new Assistant Director of Academic Affairs.
Latin is a coeducational day school, serving 1,190 students in junior kindergarten through twelfth grades. Latin boasts a vibrant community that comprises 179 faculty, 114 staff, and approximately 6,000 living and active alums. Founded in 1888, Latin is one of the oldest independent schools in the city of Chicago, and provides its students with a rigorous and innovative liberal arts educational program. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. Latin's shared values of excellence, community, and integrity affirm and define our community. They serve as guideposts for all that the school does, and connect us - students, teachers, parents and alumni - to each other and to Latin.
The School is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs to start no later than July 1, 2025. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and helps to oversee the academic functions of the school including: accreditation; curriculum, assessment, and instruction; ISBE and other instructional compliance; grant management; instructional technology; mentoring; and professional development. The Director and Assistant Director will work closely to ensure alignment between professional development and curriculum implementation. The Assistant Director will focus specifically on the professional development aspects of this work. The Assistant Director of Academic Affairs also serves on School and Board of Trustees committees and task forces, as deemed necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction: - Collaborate with faculty and divisional leadership on annual course and class offerings.
- Work with faculty, departmental chairs, and divisional leadership on curriculum and instructional needs.
- Work with the Director of DEI and divisional DEI Coordinators to understand and implement appropriate DEI standards across three divisions.
- Support the Director of Academic Affairs in oversight of curriculum review, including national, state, and other professional standards and resources.
Compliance: - Serve as the lead contact and facilitator for ISACS accreditation.
- Ensure ISBE instructional compliance, as well as any other instructional audits/reporting needs.
- Work with Human Resources to ensure successful completion of instructional compliance training (mentor training, supervisor evaluation training, etc.).
- Oversee all aspects of grant compliance and reporting.
- Provide broad leadership of the School’s instructional technology, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and security.
People Support and Development: - Oversee the technological support for the consistent application of faculty evaluations and the warehousing of data associated with this work.
- Provide leadership for the formal mentor/mentee program for new faculty.
- Provide targeted PD for divisional and/or all-school initiatives.
- Share professional development opportunities with faculty and staff, and ensure policy and financial compliance.
- Share annual information and ensure logistical and financial compliance on sabbaticals, summer travel opportunities, curriculum work, faculty fellows, and other professional development programs.
- Oversee the annual School award program.
Day-to-Day Management and Leadership: - Support the registrar functions of the office including class placement, classroom locations, the development and dissemination of student transcripts, and the like.
- Actively participate in professional organizations that bring additional and resources to the work of the School.
- Participate in meetings with community groups and organizations, as appropriate and necessary for the functioning of the School.
- Represent the School in community activities assigned by the Director of Academic Affairs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Latin School of Chicago is an independent, day school with a vibrant and diverse community. When we are at our best, we are engaging with our students both in and out of the classroom. Therefore, applicants should be deeply committed to embracing and supporting the diversity of our entire community. OTHER DUTIES: - Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, opening and closing week meetings, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
- Attend significant school functions, involving students, faculty/staff, the Board, alumni, donors, and community members.
- Serve in other capacities that support the student life program, including but not limited to sitting on task forces or committees, serving as liaison to student organizations, assisting with evening/weekend programming, etc.
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