ASPIRA Delaware, Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)ASPIRA Delaware is seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of strategic growth, academic excellence, and organizational impact.The CEO serves as the chief executive and educational leader of ASPIRA Delaware, responsible for driving overall organizational performance, long-term strategic direction, and sustainability.In this role, the CEO provides oversight of both academic outcomes and operational effectiveness, while leading strategic growth and expansion initiatives that extend the organization's impact and reach. The CEO operates at a systems level, ensuring that school leaders are empowered and held accountable for day-to-day instructional leadership and school-based operations.As Chief Executive Officer of ASPIRA Delaware, the leader brings a unique blend of strategic vision and deep community commitment, guiding an organization that has reimagined how students are supported—academically, emotionally, and culturally. The CEO champions a student-centered approach grounded in high expectations, bilingualism, and meaningful engagement with families and the broader community. The CEO aligns with the core mission, vision, and values of the ASPIRA Delaware organization and is committed to providing the highest quality services to Latino and Hispanic communities. This commitment represents the core essence of the academic and cultural strengths of our schools and programs.The CEO reports directly to the ASPIRA Board of Directors and serves as the primary liaison between the Board and the organization, ensuring strong alignment across school leadership, staff, families, and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities of the CEO include:Set and drive a system-wide vision for academic excellence, student achievement, and instructional best practices across K–12 programs.Guide and integrate curricular and instructional programs to maximize student outcomes and build a high-performing, consistent, and data-driven culture.Support, develop, and evaluate school leadership while upholding systems of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement grounded in student outcomes.Oversee organizational operations including HR, finance, facilities, nutrition, transportation, safety and security, IT, building systems, and compliance.Ensure alignment with Delaware charter regulations, state and federal requirements, and governance expectations through strong compliance, ethics, and accountability practices.Build scalable systems and lead enterprise risk management, crisis response, emergency planning, and leadership continuity efforts to ensure organizational stability and performance.Lead the design and execution of growth initiatives, including replication of the ASPIRA Academy model, expansion of grades/campuses/programs, and exploration of regional or national opportunities.Develop and present expansion proposals to the Board and oversee charter applications, renewals, and amendments associated with growth initiatives.Build the talent, systems, funding, and operational infrastructure necessary to scale successfully while maintaining academic quality and mission alignment.Build, develop, support, and retain high-performing leaders, educators, and staff through strong leadership pipelines, succession planning, and professional growth opportunities.Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, inclusion, continuous improvement, and commitment to bilingual education and cultural identity.Partner with the CFO/Director of Finance to develop and manage the annual budget, long-term financial plans, and financial strategies aligned to operational and expansion priorities.Ensure strong financial controls, transparency, clean audits, and reporting practices aligned with Board oversight and accountability expectations.Secure and steward funding sources, including grants, partnerships, and philanthropy, to support organizational sustainability and growth.Establish and monitor organizational performance metrics aligned to academic, operational, financial, and strategic goals.Implement systems for organizational effectiveness, continuous improvement, and accountability across leadership teams.Provide transparent performance reporting and dashboards to the Board and key stakeholders.Serve as the primary liaison to the ASPIRA Board of Directors and provide regular reporting on academic, operational, financial, and growth priorities.Partner with the Board on strategic planning, CEO evaluation, governance compliance, succession planning, and major organizational decisions.Maintain transparent communication regarding organizational risks, leadership transitions, crisis response, and significant organizational changes.Build strong, trust-based relationships with families, community members, and organizational stakeholders while serving as a visible and accessible leader.Represent ASPIRA Delaware at the local, state, and national levels, including engagement with the Delaware Department of Education, charter authorizers, universities, nonprofits, funders, and community partners.Advocate for educational equity, bilingual education, and ASPIRA Delaware's mission through strategic partnerships and transparent stakeholder communication.