Chief of StaffDeputy Superintendent

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Chief of Staff serves as a key strategic partner to the Superintendent by coordinating district leadership functions ensuring effective communication and strategic alignment across departments and facilitating the implementation of district priorities. This role provides executive-level leadership directs key operational and strategic initiatives and serves as a senior advisor to the Superintendent and Cabinet to ensure efficient execution of the districts mission and goals.

DIRECT REPORTS

• Director of Athletics
• Director of Berry Center
• Director of Mark Henry Administration Building and Visual and Performing Arts Center
• Director of General Administration
• Assistant Superintendent responsible for:
• Communications
• Community Programs (before/after school care and early childhood centers)
• Community Engagement

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

• Masters degree in education Public Administration Organizational Leadership or related field required.
• Valid Texas Mid-Management/Principal Certification or Superintendent Certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years as a Chief of Staff and/or Deputy Supt strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising administrators and leading cross-functional teams.
• Evidence of strategic planning organizational leadership and effective project management.
• Strong background in communication stakeholder engagement and executive-level decision-making.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership Board members parents staff and community.
• Exceptional communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with capacity for strategic thought and execution.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead with equity trust and clarity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Coordination

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Superintendent in aligning district initiatives priorities and organizational goals.
• Coordinate Cabinet-level initiatives and ensure timely communication collaboration and follow-through across departments.
• Lead and support strategic planning processes organizational improvement efforts and cross-functional workgroups.
• Facilitate communication and problem-solving between district leadership campuses Board of Trustees and community partners as appropriate.

Executive Oversight & Department Leadership

• Provide direct supervision leadership and support to assigned department heads to ensure operational excellence and alignment with district priorities.
• Monitor departmental goals performance metrics and service outcomes ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to district policies.
• Oversee execution of major districtwide functions including athletics community programming communication and engagement centralized facilities operations (Berry Center Mark Henry Building and Visual and Performing Arts Center) research and planning elections outside facilities use Instructional Materials Allotment and district records management.
• Lead long-range strategic planning for facilities community partnerships communications governmental relations and student/community programming.

Governmental Relations & Advocacy

• Direct and coordinate the districts governmental relations efforts at the local state and federal levels
• Advise the Superintendent and Board of Trustees on legislative issues impacting public education and the districts operations
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials government agencies and education organizations
• Coordinate legislative advocacy efforts testimony preparation and policy briefings in alignment with district priorities
• Monitor proposed legislation regulations and policy changes and communicate relevant updates to district leadership

Communication & Board/Superintendent Support

• Assist the Superintendent in preparing Board agenda items presentations reports and district communications.
• Represent the Superintendent at meetings community events and work sessions as needed.
• Coordinate communications and engagement strategies to support public trust transparency and responsive customer service across the district.
• Ensure timely accurate communication and alignment from the Superintendents Cabinet to campuses and staff.

Operational Administration

• Oversee organizational project management for district initiatives and ensure projects are completed within established timelines.
• Develop and maintain effective administrative systems and workflows across assigned departments.
• Facilitate resolution of high-level issues and concerns brought to the Superintendents Office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 250 days

SALARY:

(EL-2)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent districtwide and occasional overnight travel. Frequent outdoor exposure.

INQUIRIES:

Holly Reichert

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Required Experience:

Senior IC