Director of School Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Director of School make in Chicago, IL? The average Director of School salary in Chicago, IL is $189,670 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $155,645 and $228,849. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Director of School Site Operations

The New School of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

The Director of School Operations (DoSO) is responsible for the day-to-day school processes that ensure student safety, wellbeing, and a community that works harmoniously together with high ...

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Director of Schools and Strategy

North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School - Chicago , IL

School Leadership and Principal Management * Identify, prepare, place, and retain great principals ... Director of Schools and Strategy): * Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a ...

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Director of Operations

Francophone Charter School of Oakland - Oakland , CA

Salary: $98-105K DOE The Organization Francophone Charter School of Oakland is a French immersion ... Summary of Position The Director of Operations is critical to the successful and efficient ...

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

David Douglas School District #40 - Portland , OR

David Douglas School District supports the Grow Your Own program, which allows classified employees ... Director-of-Administrative-Services-JD-v3.pdf. Classified Instructions: If you are a Classified ...

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Director of School Partnerships and Organizing

Families in Action for Quality Education - Oakland , CA

Director of School Partnerships and Organizing Job Description Are you an experienced school leader with deep experience with family-school partnership? Are you passionate about leveraging the power ...

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Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

The Branson School - Ross , CA

Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy Department: Advancement Reports to: Chief ... Branson is more than just a great school. It's an ever-evolving educational community that ...

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What does a Director of School do?

Common responsibilities of a Director of School

Provide organizational structure and support through determining, coordinating and communication work and activities that create accountability and a positive work environment for departments and schools.

November 10, 2022

Supports an educational climate that empowers students as learners and creates a student governance structure that supports student participation in relevant decision-making processes in the school.

January 09, 2023

Assists in the facilitation of meetings, communications, informational exchanges and project/philanthropic coordination with the Director, faculty and staff.

February 03, 2023

Prepares multi-year financial projections that address the strategic and long-range planning efforts of the District, including enrollment changes, system-wide goals, and facilities.

April 23, 2023

Demonstrates an interactive leadership style that supports the development of trusting and collaborative relationships among co-workers, students, community partners and other system colleagues with the ultimate goal of providing a student-centric culture and learning environment.

April 26, 2023

Leading the Advancement component of the Scholarship program that includes coordinating annual stewardship reporting, engaging scholarship donors in VSE events and activities, identifying potential new scholarship donors, reaching out to and coordinating efforts with scholarship awardees for stewardship opportunities, and working closely with Central on scholarship programs and activities.

April 28, 2023

Works cooperatively with principals, their assistants, other staff members, and persons in the community in the interpretation, administration, and enforcement of the policies, standards, and requirements of the federal child nutrition programs, and catering school district.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of School in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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155645

228849

189670

Average Total Cash Compensation

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155645

228849

189670

What is the average salary for Director of School in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of School in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Director of School ranges from $155,645 to $228,849 with the average base salary of $189,670. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,645 to $228,849 with the average total cash compensation of $189,670.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$189,670	$155,645 - $228,849
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$189,670	$155,645 - $228,849

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of School Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,521 - $230,136	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,521 - $230,136	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,342 - $229,874	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,461 - $230,049	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $156,461 - $230,049	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,958 - $224,898	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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