Chief Schools Officer
Chief Schools Officer
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21-06-2025
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JOB TITLE: Chief Schools OfficerREPORTS TO: SuperintendentFLSA STATUS: ExemptSUMMARY:The Chief Schools Officer is responsible for managing the Department of School Leadership including the supervision of the divisions schools school leaders and designated departments. The Chief Schools Officers (CSO) primary responsibility will be to ensure significant student achievement gains at the school level as measured by school improvement data. Another important function of this job is analyzing and using multiple sources of data to guide the continuous improvement of all schools. This position reports directly to the Superintendent and serves as a member of the executive FUNCTIONS:This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Lead a rigorous Plan for Continuous Improvement (PCI) process that results in improved student achievement. Ensure the alignment between the districts strategic plan and schools. Provide leadership in the areas of school improvement planning principal/administrator professional development and evaluation. Work with school leaders to monitor school improvement and adjust accordingly. Drive the successful integration of evidence-based strategies to ensure the growth and success of all schools. Create a shared understanding of challenges at the school level and identify opportunities for improved student achievement. Support Principals to ensure high quality implementation of each schools educational design including school culture standards assessments and instructional guidelines. Ensure the effective management coaching and mentorship of school leaders in ways that drive significant student achievement gains. Support the differentiated professional development of administrative staff to ensure they have the skills to select develop and evaluate teachers and campus staff. Allocate and monitor the effectiveness of mentoring and coaching resources assigned to provide differentiated support to schools as needed. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of campus administrators ensuring strategies are student-focused and aligned with the districts mission core values academic standards and goals. Develop and lead campus administrators in their roles as instructional leaders. Assist staff in developing Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) strategic goals as well as plans to meet those goals. Oversee departmental budget(s); review all personnel requests from principals. Partner with Human Resources to provide support in recruiting identifying and promoting excellent teachers and school-based administrators. Create collaborative and effective communication channels between central office staff and school administrators. Collaborate with central office staff to evaluate existing programs services and practices. Establish and maintain clear consistent interactions with parents families and community partners to receive input and feedback on the effectiveness of our schools and to resolve concerns. Be personally informed and keep direct reports informed of current educational trends practices and proposed legislation impacting the schools. Supervise the Director of Special Education and oversee department compliance budget planning and programs. Perform other duties as :Education and Experience: Masters degree in School Administration/Leadership or related field required Five (5) years of successful experience as a principal required. Five (5) years successful experience as a teacher in an elementary or secondary school required. Three (3) years of District Instructional Leadership preferred. Experience in strategic planning and project management Licenses Registrations: Texas Principal certification is required. Texas Teaching certification is required. Valid Texas Drivers License or State RESPONSIBILITIES: Interviews hires and trains principals and department staff. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations following the districts policy. Organizes and oversees the schedules and work staff. Handles discipline of employees as needed and in accordance with district SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of school administration. Comprehensive knowledge of school division objectives procedures and organization. Comprehensive knowledge of school personnel and administrative practices procedures and methods. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with School Board members school administrators teachers staff and all support staff. Ability to conceptualize initiate monitor and evaluate new and/or current programs. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to create and maintain a cohesive environment to drive synergy in teams. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related REQUIREMENTS: Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see read talk hear handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting grasping fingering repetitive motion and reaching. Occasional walking standing bending stooping and driving. Ability to lift to 20 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. May work prolonged or irregular hours; including districtwide travel and ability to attend district community events. Ability to set up stand and walk for long periods of times at District events.
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