School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA - Chief Talent Officer

Position Description for School District of Philadelphia Pennsylvania

The School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia Pennsylvania Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified and fully certified Chief Talent Officer. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position mid-August 2025.

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 118000

Location: Philadelphia

Philadelphia a city steeped in history culture and innovation offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for educational leadership. As the birthplace of American democracy and home to renowned universities museums and diverse neighborhoods Philadelphia provides a rich backdrop for advancing equity and excellence in public education. The School District of Philadelphiaone of the largest in the nation serving more than 200000 studentsis seeking a Chief Talent Officer to help lead its continued transformation. This critical leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the districts strategic vision for attracting developing and retaining exceptional educators and staff ensuring that every student has access to high-quality teaching and support.

Position Summary

The Chief Talent Officer drives the effort to staff 100% of schools with exceptional principals teachers and school-based support staff to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. The Chief Talent Officer is responsible for setting the vision and direction for The School District of Philadelphias approach to recruiting selecting deploying developing and retaining high-quality talent for all positions across the organization. The Chief Talent Officer oversees the development and implementation of the Districts strategic human resources plan priorities and benchmarks with the goal of improving school performance by focusing primarily on teacher and principal effectiveness. Additionally the Chief Talent Officer leads the strategy and day-to-day operations of the Office of Talent with a keen focus on providing superior service to schools and central offices on all matters related to talent.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in human resources public administration business administration or related areas.
• Ten years of full-time paid professional operational management in a large complex organization five of which have been in human resources in an administrative capacity and have included overseeing professional and support staff and strategic and organization planning.

Key Characteristics

A successful candidate for the position of Chief Talent Officer in the School District of Philadelphia will possess the following key characteristics:

• Proven executive-level human resources leadership preferably in a large urban public school district or similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent leading transformative initiatives that improve talent systems and outcomes.
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong track record of building effective partnerships across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills including the ability to engage inspire and influence diverse audiences.
• Unquestioned integrity with a deep commitment to equity transparency and ethical decision-making.

Salary Range: Low to mid $200s based on background and experience

Search Timeline: TIMELINE (subject to change)

• Closing date for applications: July 28 2025
• District selects finalists to interview: August 1 2025
• Finalist Interviews with the District: August 5 2025
• Start date: Mid August

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.

11725 Arbor St. Suite 220

Omaha NE 68144

Email:

School Website:

Consultants:

Mr. Robert Copeland

Dr. Ralph Ferrie

Dr. Kathleen Sottile

Philadelphia School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disabilityand when needed will providereasonable accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.