Job Overview
The Chief of Schools will provide leadership to support the District mission, vision, and goals of the Board and Superintendent through oversight of school administration and effective implementation of instructional programs and initiatives.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a leadership model through self-behaviors, demonstrating a strong work ethic, integrity and loyalty to the organization's mission and direction
• Think strategically with the ability to plan, formulate and execute policies and programs
• Articulate the District's mission, instructional philosophy and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit their support in realizing its mission
• Plan the necessary time, resources and materials to support assigned areas of supervision in accomplishment of district and departmental goals
• Improve the quality of services, products and processes through training, automation and redesigning of processes and practices
• Collaborate with District departments to build and maintain effective cross functional relationships that result in a shared vision and achievement of the District's goals and initiatives
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision and evaluation of departmental personnel and campus leaders
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with school and department-based personnel to ensure prudent management of funds and human resources necessary to carry out the diverse functions and programs of assigned areas of supervision
• Direct the development, revision and approval of proposed new and revised Board Policies and Administrative Procedures relevant to the division to ensure compliance with School Board guidance and governmental regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures in order to gain compliance, cooperation, and understanding
• Obtain and use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to examine the effectiveness of instructional programs within assigned areas of supervision
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends; knowledge of methods, materials, procedures and practices in the field of instructional program administration
• Guide, direct and evaluate assistant superintendents in their roles of campus supervision so that staff and students reach their full potential
• Guide, direct and evaluate assigned administrators providing expectations for continuous improvement and ensuring responsive support to assigned stakeholders
• Provide guidance for assigned departments with developing appropriate strategic goals and objectives aligned with the District's overall strategic vision, mission, goals, and objectives, and provide support for achieving the goals

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities for administrators of the assigned campuses in accordance with the District's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Plan, assign and direct work
• Appraise performance of employees
• Reward and discipline employees
• Address complaints and resolve problems

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Master's degree in educational administration or a field appropriate to the assignment
• Doctorate degree preferred
• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification or Superintendent Certification or out of state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional leadership roles in a large school district
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at the district senior leadership level as principal, director, or above
• Significant experience as a senior district level leader in a large school district preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• The position requires effective public speaking abilities. The position also requires considerable local and moderate distance travel and the ability to drive a car. The position requires working unusual hours, e.g., attendance at School Board meetings and other evening activities. The incumbent may be required to respond to unexpected events and communications at any time or day, e.g., disasters such as fires, criminal actions, or other issues requiring immediate attention. The position is "high profile," and may be responsible for handling highly emotional or potentially dangerous individuals, as well as highly charged public situations such as irate community groups or the press.