Étoile Academy Charter School · 9 hours ago
Director of Leadership Development (Director 2)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expÉtoile Academy Charter School is dedicated to fostering educational excellence and is seeking a Director of Leadership Development to design and lead initiatives that support the growth of educators and school leaders. This role focuses on creating leadership pathways, overseeing induction programs, and enhancing retention strategies to ensure a high-performing educational environment.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Design and implement leadership development programs to cultivate emerging and existing leaders within the organization
Support school leaders with coaching, professional development, and succession planning to build internal leadership capacity
Facilitate new teacher and leadership induction programs to improve retention and accelerate professional growth
Work closely with Chiefs and school leadership to establish effective retention strategies, including mentorship, growth pathways, and recognition initiatives
Monitor staff engagement and satisfaction through surveys and feedback mechanisms, using insights to improve talent initiatives
Manage and oversee the Leadership In Residence (LIR) program for aspiring leaders
Manage and oversee the Principal In Residence (PIR) program for new leaders
Collaborate cross functionally with the Chiefs to ensure alignment on talent development
Build and maintain a sustainable internal leadership pipeline for teachers, instructional leaders, assistant principals, and principals
Prepare identified staff for future leadership opportunities
Support internal promotion processes and readiness assessments for leadership candidates
Plan and facilitate leadership-focused professional development sessions, workshops, and learning communities
Ensure leadership development programming aligns with instructional priorities, organizational values, and performance expectations
Develop tools, frameworks, and resources to support consistent leadership practices across campuses
Manage program timelines, deliverables, and outcomes for all leadership development initiatives
Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development, induction, and retention programs
Track program outcomes and report progress, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership
Use qualitative and quantitative data to drive continuous improvement of leadership initiatives
Support change management efforts related to leadership transitions, growth, and organizational initiatives. Represent leadership development in cross-functional planning and strategic conversations
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
Texas teaching certification and leadership certification preferred – or ability to obtain certification within two years
3+ years of experience in leadership development, or a related role in K-12 education
Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Passion for educational equity and developing future leaders in K-12 schools
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing leadership development or professional learning programs
Proven success supporting, coaching, or managing school leaders (e.g., principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders)
Strong knowledge of teacher and leader development, retention strategies, and adult learning principles
Experience leading induction, mentorship, or residency programs (e.g., PIR, LIR, or similar models)
Ability to analyze engagement, retention, and performance data to inform decision-making
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Master's degree in Education, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
Prior school Principal experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
District life insurance.
Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
Company
Étoile Academy Charter School
Mission: Étoile Academy Charter School ensures that every student in grades K through 8 has the academic and character foundation necessary to succeed in high school, graduate from college, and pursue ambitious life goals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brannon Beasley
Director of External Partnerships and After School Programming
Kayleigh Colombero
Founder and Superintendent of Étoile Academy Charter School
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