Chief Of Schools serving High Schools

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief of Schools and school leadership serve as critical agents to ensure this vision is actualized All Fayette County Public School graduates are prepared for college and careers engaged fully in their communities and ready to excel in a global society.
The Chief of Schools will oversee principals and program directors who are directly responsible for leveraging high quality teaching and learning in every classroom everyday for every child. For this reason the central charge of the Chief of Schools is to develop support and hold accountable school leaders as powerful agents of change.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Primary responsibility is to oversee and supervise school leaders program directors and schools in the assigned portfolio. The key areas of focus are leadership development and student success which includes:
• Implementing with fidelity the districts process for school leaders to consistently monitor the effectiveness of classroom instructional practices and ensuring that instruction is adjusted to meet the individual students needs and the districts learning expectations
• Ensuring school leaders are implementing with fidelity the districts continuous improvement process that produces evidence including measurable results for improving conditions that support student learning and professional practice
• Supporting school leaders with collecting and analyzing a range of feedback data from multiple stakeholder groups to inform decision-making that results in increased organizational effectiveness and school improvement
• Working with school leaders to ensure that students have equitable opportunities to develop skills and achieve the content and learning priorities established by the district
• Working with school leaders to implement formal structures that ensure students develop positive relationships with and have adults/peers who support their educational experiences
• Leading the change management process which focuses on transforming schools resulting in a dramatic increase in student achievement
• Assessing leadership capacity and developing an individualized Professional Growth Plan (PGP) for each school leader which includes conducting regular formal and informal evaluations to support the achievement of each leaders performance plans and goals of the PGP
• Developing school leaders through principal network meetings and individual job-embedded supportfocused on instructional leadership
• As the Superintendents Designee assist in identifying recruiting and engaging in the selection of new principals that are committed to a standard of excellence and can bring results
• Developing a high-performing team of principals who leverage one anothers strengths and support one another in achieving shared goals
• Working with school leaders and their instructional leadership teams to assess the needs of their schools through the analysis of implementation data and student outcomes and then develop goals a targeted theory of action and action plan
• Work with school leaders to closely monitor school improvement and make adjustments accordingly
• Appropriately allocate resources to provide differentiated support to schools and monitor to ensure effectiveness
• Coordinate with District staff to provide tools services and strategies for differentiated school-level support for principals and instructional leadership teams that drive school improvement
• Foster meaningful relationships with families and community partners to provide holistic support for students within and across schools respond to opportunities and challenges presented by a diverse community and create a strong neighborhood support structure to ensure all students are achieving.
• Manage team administration and operations in adherence to district policy state law and in the best interests of all students. This includes making sure that all team members are held accountable for meeting clear expectations.
• Work collaboratively with district and school leaders to create a seamless PreK-12 learning community. Create a climate of professional collaboration and sharing of best practices by establishing structures that foster shared learning information and resource exchange across schools zones and within the portfolio.
• Partner with district and school leaders to evaluate existing programs services and practices to expand those that are most effective and reduce or eliminate those that are less effective. Utilize resources (professional development tools coaching resources vetted materials and vendors etc.) to provide appropriate professional learning and supports for schools/school leaders.
• In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team develop communication and collaboration systems that ensure smooth flow of information both vertically and horizontally to enable all resources to be focused on high priority goals for each school and ensure the sharing and implementation of best practices across schools.
• Demonstrate a high level of moral imperative to work in the best interest of children. Demonstration of high levels of integrity honesty credibility and courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions is a must.
• Attend and participate in meetings including Board of Education Equity Council SBDM and other meetings as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Is an instructional leader with deep knowledge of literacy and numeracy as well as experience designing and implementing successful instructional strategies for English Language Learners students with special education needs students identified as gifted and/or talented and students who are reaching for proficiency.
• Has a proven track record leading and sustaining school improvement efforts as well as transforming good schools into great ones.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency around closing the opportunity and achievement gaps can lead instructional improvements and takes targeted action to ensure success.
• Expertise in leadership development building an effective team coaching and ensuring professional growth for all school leaders.
• Articulates a vision sets high standards and effectively guides schools to commit to high expectations for all students by setting actionable measurable goals and seeing them through to completion.
• Is a strong communicator; speaking listening and writing.
• Understands how to use multiple sources of data to inform daily decisions to improve instructional practice and instills this practice in others.
• Pursues and implements innovative ideas and methods; remains committed to seeking out and sharing current research and evidence-based best practices.
• Is knowledgeable of operations management and organizational design and uses this knowledge to ensure improved student outcomes.
• Builds collaborative relationships with a wide variety of constituent groups including external partnerships to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support school and principal needs.
• Is astute keenly aware of the interests and motivations of others and acts with integrity in a politically-charged environment.
• Demonstrates an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement and an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• 4 year degree from accredited college or university;
• Masters degree in Education.
• Experience managing within a complex educational organization is essential as well as experience teaching urban youth and/or coaching teaching and mentoring educators for a minimum of five years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Kentucky certification in Administration and Supervision
• Superintendent Certificate (preferred)

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights.

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.

Required Experience:

Chief