Executive Director of High Schools

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.5 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade P

DEFINITION

The incumbent in this single-position class serves as the executive leader responsible for the supervision support development and evaluation of all high school principals and high school programs within Norfolk Public Schools. The position provides direct oversight of comprehensive high schools alternative education programs and division-wide high school improvement efforts.

The Executive Director of High Schools is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of the divisions strategic priorities instructional initiatives operational expectations and school improvement strategies. The incumbent serves as the primary liaison between school leadership and central office departments ensuring that schools receive coordinated support while maintaining accountability for student achievement organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement.

The work involves monitoring school performance; developing principal leadership capacity; ensuring fidelity of implementation of division initiatives; identifying barriers to success; coordinating resources and interventions; and leading improvement efforts designed to increase student achievement graduation rates college and career readiness student engagement and overall school effectiveness.

The incumbent participates in the development implementation and evaluation of Norfolk Public Schools strategic priorities and serves as a key member of the divisions leadership team.

SUPERVISION

Executive-level duties are performed under the general direction of the Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Work is reviewed primarily for effectiveness in improving school performance increasing student achievement advancing division priorities and ensuring accountability for results.

Supervision is exercised through subordinate principals and administrators assigned to high school and alternative education programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single-position class with division-wide responsibility for the supervision support and accountability of all high schools and alternative education programs.

The incumbent serves as the primary executive leader responsible for ensuring that high schools effectively implement division priorities utilize resources strategically and achieve measurable improvements in student outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS

Provides direct supervision support coaching and evaluation of all high school principals and alternative education administrators.

Develops leadership capacity among principals and school leadership teams through coaching mentoring professional learning and performance feedback.

Establishes clear expectations for school performance and monitors progress toward division goals and strategic priorities.

Ensures the effective implementation of curriculum instructional practices assessment systems intervention strategies and other academic initiatives developed through Academic Operations.

Holds school leadership teams accountable for the faithful implementation of division initiatives and the achievement of measurable student outcomes.

Leads division-wide efforts to improve high school achievement graduation rates attendance student engagement school climate and postsecondary readiness.

Collaborates closely with the Senior Executive Director of Academic Operations to ensure alignment between academic initiatives and school-level implementation.

Coordinates the delivery of support services resources and interventions to schools based on identified needs and performance data.

Monitors school improvement plans and ensures that strategies are implemented with fidelity and produce measurable results.

Uses student achievement attendance discipline graduation and other performance data to identify trends determine needs and guide decision-making.

Leads regular performance reviews with principals and school leadership teams focused on continuous improvement and student success.

Identifies high-performing practices across schools and promotes their replication throughout the division.

Ensures compliance with School Board policies division procedures state regulations and accountability requirements.

Works collaboratively with Academic Operations and other central office departments to remove barriers that impact school performance and student achievement.

Assists in the recruitment selection placement development and retention of highly effective school leaders.

Performs related work as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent or Superintendent of Schools.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of secondary education school leadership instructional improvement school improvement planning and educational accountability systems.

Comprehensive knowledge of effective leadership practices that improve student achievement and organizational performance.

Ability to supervise evaluate coach and develop school leaders.

Ability to analyze complex school performance data and develop effective improvement strategies.

Ability to hold individuals and teams accountable while maintaining positive and productive working relationships.

Excellent leadership organizational interpersonal and communication skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Masters degree in Educational Leadership School Administration Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field. Doctorate preferred.

Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience including successful experience as a high school principal and central office administrator.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in Administration and Supervision.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Work requires normal physical attributes associated with working in school and office environments.

HAZARDS

Work involves exposure to normal everyday risks associated with educational and office environments.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in school and office settings and requires frequent visits to schools attendance at evening and weekend events and participation in community meetings and activities.

Required Experience:

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