Norfolk Public Schools · 2 days ago
Chief Schools Officer
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expNorfolk Public Schools (NPS) is a school district in Virginia serving over 33,000 students. The Chief Schools Officer will provide executive leadership for the continuous improvement and performance of all schools, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and accountability for student outcomes.
Primary/Secondary Education
Hiring Manager
Sherry Agnew-Scott, Ed.D., SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Lead and implement a comprehensive, data-driven school improvement framework that drives sustained gains in student achievement, student growth, and well-being, including reductions in chronic absenteeism and dropout rates and improvements in graduation outcomes
Ensure alignment among the division's Strategic Plan, School Board goals, accreditation requirements, and individual Continuous School Improvement Plans
Oversee school accountability systems, including performance monitoring, progress reporting, and continuous improvement cycles
Ensure compliance with state and federal accountability and accreditation requirements
Ensure the effective management, coaching, and mentorship of school leaders in ways that drive significant student achievement gains
Provide direct leadership, supervision, coaching, and evaluation of principals and other building-level leaders
Design and oversee a comprehensive system of principal professional development aligned to division priorities, leadership standards, and school improvement needs
Build leadership capacity by identifying, developing, mentoring, and retaining highly effective school leaders
Support principals in establishing strong instructional programs, positive school culture, effective use of data, and equitable practices
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Department of School Leadership Development (DOSLD), ensuring strategies are student-focused and aligned with each school's mission, core values, academic standards, and goals
Develop and lead the DOSLD administrators in their roles as instructional leaders
Assist DOSLD staff in developing annual strategic goals as well as plans to meet those goals
Oversee DOSLD departmental budget(s); review all personnel requests from principals
Oversee student wellness services, including school psychologists, social workers, school nurses, and related student support personnel
Ensure the effective design and implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) that integrate academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health supports
Monitor the effectiveness of student support services and ensure alignment with school improvement goals and student needs
Provide executive oversight of specialty programs to ensure quality, equity, compliance, and alignment with division goals
Use data to identify and address opportunity gaps, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality programs and supports
Collaborate closely with all chiefs and central office leaders to ensure schools receive coordinated, high-quality support
Serve as a key liaison between central office departments and school leaders, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and shared accountability
Lead assigned departments in setting annual goals, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies based on evidence
Oversee assigned departmental budgets and resource allocation to ensure alignment with school priorities and effectiveness
Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, selection, development, and retention of principals and other school-based leaders
Stay informed of current educational research, best practices, and legislative developments affecting K-12 education
Establish and maintain effective relationships with families, community partners, and external agencies to support school improvement and student well-being
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
Master's Degree in School Administration
Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in administration and supervision PreK-12
Five years of experience with a record of effective school leadership
Experience as a building principal
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of school administration
Comprehensive knowledge of school division objectives, procedures, and organization
Comprehensive knowledge of school personnel and administrative practices, procedures and methods
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with School Board members, school administrators, teachers, staff, and all support staff
Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
Preferred
Doctoral Degree
Five years of experience with a record of effective school leadership
Company
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk Public Schools serves the City of Norfolk, the cultural and financial hub of southeastern Virginia.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (6)
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
CHERYL SPIVEY, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Barbara R. Kimzey, Ed.D.
Chief Schools Officer
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