SIATech High Schools, Superintendent/CEO

ORGANIZATION SIATech High Schools is a network of tuition-free public charter schools dedicated to empowering students who have faced barriers to success in traditional high school settings. Through innovative partnerships, including with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program, SIATech provides flexible, career-connected learning environments that help students earn a high school diploma while preparing for meaningful postsecondary pathways. SIATech’s model combines rigorous academics, individualized support, and workforce readiness to ensure students are equipped for long-term success. To learn more about SIATech, please visit www.siatechschools.org. OPPORTUNITY SIATech is seeking a visionary and collaborative Superintendent/CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact and growth. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Superintendent/CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the SIATech network, ensuring strong academic outcomes, sound financial stewardship, and alignment with the organization’s mission and charter commitments. The successful leader will inspire a culture of high expectations and innovation while building strong partnerships with staff, students, community stakeholders, and charter authorizers to advance SIATech’s mission. The operation and administration of SIATech and subsidiary corporations is an interactive and collaborative structure; pupil learning as measured by pupil’s achievement of high standards is the fundamental purpose of the SIATech learning organization. The Superintendent/CEO is responsible for the operations of SIATech, including, but not limited to, the areas of general administration, instruction, human resources, communications, government relations, facilities, and business affairs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Work with Board of Directors & Supervision of SIATech • Organize agenda and content for Board meetings; oversee scheduling of, and participate in, monthly meetings; • Present regular reports and recommendations to the Board on academic, financial, and operational matters; • Facilitate strategic planning and goal-setting for SIATech workshops; meet with Board informally; monitor ongoing and prospective litigation, and provide updates to Board; • Work with legal counsel to manage risk and resolve disputes within Board-approved authority; keep Board apprised of same; • Participate in subcommittees formed by the Board; • Support, supervise, and monitor Executive Cabinet members and their professional activities and ensure the alignment of the educational program with the mission, vision, and principles of SIATech, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and standards; • Chair Superintendent/CEO meetings and participate in staff, site, principal, and budget committee meetings and curriculum summits; • Oversee development and maintenance of working relationships and professional understanding between school administration and staff members; • Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a high-performing team; • Oversee performance evaluations and professional development; • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and credentialing requirements; • Formulate and recommend compensation packages for employees to the Board; make recommendations concerning appointment, retention, and promotion of corporate personnel. Business Development • Provide leadership for all educational programs; directly prepare and maintain responsibility for the execution of the budget; • Oversee annual budget development and multi-year financial planning; • Provide transparent financial reporting to the Board and stakeholders; • Monitor, update, and renew school charters; • Ensure sound financial operation of, and legal compliance by, SIATech in all areas; • Engage all stakeholders in upholding the vision and educational philosophy of SIATech; • Build and maintain strong connections with local, state, and federal charter advocacy organizations; • Oversee development and maintenance of legal agreements between SIATech and Job Corps and all affiliated entities; • Actively engage in building support for SIATech and affiliates’ educational programs by networking with key members of legislature, charter advocacy groups, and other appropriate organizations; • Build and maintain positive connections with charter authorizers (i.e., Vista Unified School District and Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District); • Forecast and project SIATech’s future needs. Professional Responsibilities • Uphold the mission, vision, and values of SIATech and promote a culture of high expectations, innovation, and continuous improvement; • Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity; • Oversee all work to ensure important deadlines are met; • Commit to continuous self‐improvement and increasing knowledge and skills; • Promote positive staff morale and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SIATech; • Set measurable goals and hold leadership accountable for progress; • Oversee curriculum and instructional systems to ensure academic excellence; • Monitor student achievement data and lead data-driven decisions to improve outcomes; • Support and evaluate site-level leaders and instructional staff. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS Every administrator that joins the SIATech, Inc., network of schools should demonstrate the following Leadership characteristics: Clarify Purpose • Understand, support, and share SIATech’s mission, vision and values; • Lead and engage team efforts to implement the shared vision; • Exhibit integrity and ethical principles in all situations; • Ensure that team efforts are aligned with the spirit of the vision. Align Systems • Establish processes that are aligned with organizational priorities; • Adhere to local, state, and federal laws and regulations; • Maximize effective and efficient use and distribution of SIATech resources; • Understand, adhere to, and improve policies, procedures, and practices; • Develop and maintain documentation and record keeping systems; • Create, collect, and utilize data systems effectively; • Provide avenues for clear organizational communication. Unleash Talent • Seek growth opportunities that extend thinking and practice; • Embrace effective, inclusive and respectful collaboration; • Foster a culture that values innovation and creative problem-solving; • Encourage others to assume leadership roles; • Participate effectively in teams and contribute to substantive meetings; • Support and encourage positive and professional relationships with others; • Create a focused professional development plan. Inspire Trust • Maintain confidentiality; • Develop and maintain professional relationships and practices; • Promote an atmosphere respectful of the rights of others; • Address issues in a timely and professional manner; • Listen to others and value their opinions; • Maintain a student-centered focus. Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Master’s Degree or above in educational administration required; • Doctorate preferred, experience in business development desired; • A minimum of five years experience in a related administrative or educational field required. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES • Current Administrative Services Credential; • Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment demonstrating that no risk factors have been identified or proof that a qualified professional has determined no TB following testing and examination. Benefits COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This position offers a competitive salary range of $220,000 - $240,000, and robust benefits including: • Member of California State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS). SIATech contributes 19.1% of salary to STRS annually (2025-2026); • Comprehensive health benefits including 4 medical plans, dental & vision; • Employer paid life insurance; • 96 hours of paid sick leave. More details can be provided upon request. 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