Executive Director – Transformation

Days Per Year: 226

Min: $117834

Mid: $141969

JOB TITLE: Executive Director Transformation

REPORTS TO: Chief Transformation

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE:AM 7

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Executive Director Transformation is a results-oriented leader responsible for accelerating academic outcomes in the districts lowest-performing schools through high-impact executive-level coaching of campus principals and assistant principals. This role is central to building a strong leadership pipeline increasing instructional effectiveness and ensuring sustained school transformation aligned to district and state accountability goals.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Transformation the Executive Director provides intensive outcomes-driven coaching and supervision to principals and assistant principals of D and F-rated schools. This position guides the design and implementation of evidence-based school improvement strategies supports the development of high-performing leadership teams and ensures alignment between professional learning leadership development and student achievement targets.

The Executive Director also directly supervises assigned professional learning staff to ensure training and development initiatives are strategically aligned to the needs of campuses in turnaround or targeted improvement.

All employees are expected to act with integrity support organizational goals communicate in a clear and respectful manner champion the needs of our students and families and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Masters degree in Education Educational Leadership or a related field from an accredited institution
• Texas Mid-Management Principal or Superintendent Certification
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in K-12 education

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Education or related field
• Experience as a principal or district leader in a D or F-rated campus or turnaround environment
• Experience supervising professional development teams or facilitators

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• In-depth knowledge of school transformation strategies and continuous improvement models
• Strong understanding of the Texas Effective Schools Framework (ESF) and state accountability systems
• Expertise in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum standards and instructional alignment
• Familiarity with campus improvement planning processes including Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) and Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP)
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and professional development best practices
• Awareness of grant-funded initiatives compliance requirements and risk management related to school improvement
• Exceptional coaching and leadership development skills particularly with principals and assistant principals in turnaround settings
• Strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills to lead high-impact professional learning and stakeholder engagement
• Skilled in data analysis root cause identification and using data to drive strategic decisions
• Ability to design implement and evaluate evidence-based school improvement strategies
• Effective project and resource management skills including budget oversight and staff supervision
• Proficient in building collaborative relationships across diverse teams and external partners
• Ability to provide executive-level coaching with a focus on instructional excellence and sustained leadership growth
• Capacity to lead and influence large-scale school improvement initiatives aligned with district and state goals
• Aptitude for managing multiple high-stakes priorities and maintaining professionalism under pressure
• Ability to facilitate adult learning experiences that result in measurable improvements in leadership practice and student outcomes
• Capability to monitor and adjust implementation fidelity of school improvement plans and related initiatives
• Ability to engage families and community stakeholders to foster shared ownership of school transformation efforts

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Executive Coaching and Leadership Development

• Serve as the primary executive coach for principals and assistant principals of campuses rated D or F by the Texas Accountability System
• Develop individualized leadership development plans aligned to key turnaround competencies including instructional leadership systems thinking culture building and strategic planning
• Facilitate frequent structured coaching conversations that focus on real-time challenges solution-oriented strategies and measurable leadership outcomes
• Monitor principal and assistant principal performance and leadership growth through ongoing feedback performance data and leadership walkthroughs
• Set clear expectations model effective leadership practices and build principal capacity to lead independently with sustained results
• Collaborate with the Chief of Transformation to evaluate principal readiness recommend leadership actions and inform succession planning

Effective Schools Framework Implementation

• Facilitate the implementation of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) across all assigned D and F campuses to ensure alignment with TEAs school improvement expectations.
• Support principals and leadership teams in conducting ESF diagnostic self-assessments and engaging in root cause analysis to inform Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) and Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP).
• Coach campus leaders on the implementation of ESF Essential Actions with a specific focus on strong school leadership strategic staffing high-quality instructional materials and effective data-driven instruction.
• Collaborate with TEA-approved vendors School Improvement Partners and internal teams to ensure ESF-aligned supports are integrated into daily instructional leadership practices.
• Monitor the fidelity of ESF action step implementation and provide feedback and adjustments based on school performance data and progress toward goals.
• Lead professional learning opportunities focused on the Effective Schools Framework for campus and district leaders to build collective capacity and understanding.

School Improvement Planning and Accountability

• Support campus leaders in developing implementing and progress-monitoring Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) and Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP)
• Ensure improvement strategies are aligned to TEA expectations and supported by research-based best practices
• Conduct progress-monitoring site visits and data reviews to assess impact remove barriers and adjust strategy
• Partner with other district departments to align supports resources and interventions to the specific needs of each campus

Professional Learning and Capacity Building

• Supervise the Facilitator Professional Development ensuring alignment between coaching training and campus needs
• Analyze leadership trends and instructional gaps to design relevant high-leverage professional development for campus leaders
• Lead or co-facilitate targeted learning experiences including leadership institutes learning walks PLCs and principal cohorts
• Model and promote adult learning best practices ensuring professional development leads to sustained changes in leadership behavior and instructional quality

Data-Driven Leadership

• Support principals and assistant principals in leading effective data meetings focused on identifying root causes and driving strategic action
• Monitor campus performance data track improvement trajectories and escalate concerns proactively
• Collaborate with Research Accountability and Testing to build data fluency and ensure alignment to district benchmarks and TEA metrics
• Provide regular updates and performance reports to the Chief of Transformation and Superintendents Cabinet

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate across departments (e.g. Curriculum and Instruction Multilingual Services Special Services) to ensure cohesive and aligned school support
• Represent the Chief of Transformation in key internal and external meetings including TEA updates community forums and principal and assistant principal leadership sessions
• Engage with families and community stakeholders to build trust increase transparency and create shared ownership of school improvement

Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor fidelity of implementation of programs interventions and grant-funded initiatives at assigned campuses
• Identify and address risks related to performance compliance or state accountability sanctions in collaboration with the Chief of Transformation

Other Duties

• Manage assigned budgets and resources aligned to turnaround goals
• Support the recruitment and selection of high-impact principals and campus leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Transformation

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
Frequent travel within the district and occasional state-level meetings. The usual and customary methods of performing the job require physical mobility standing prolonged sitting and the use of a computer. Some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling may be required.

Mental Demands:
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes priorities; analyze and act upon complex data; effectively support leaders under pressure; communicate with clarity and tact; and maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

Director