Chief of Schools

Full Time
Fairfax County, VA
Posted
Job description

Description

Provides leadership, oversight, and direction for the effective and efficient operation and academic management of schools in accordance with School Board policy and strategic initiatives; ensures appropriate and equitable educational opportunities for all students; directly supervises the region assistant superintendents (RAS) and student activities and athletics program; regularly interacts with school administrators, departmental leadership, and other central office staff; serves as a liaison between the Division Superintendent’s office and various Fairfax County Public Schools constituencies, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

  • Master's degree in education or educational administration and supervision PreK-12.
  • Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible experience in leadership and management in education.
  • Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to assignment.
  • Endorsement in administration and supervision Prek-12.
  • Holds, or is eligible to hold, a Virginia Division Superintendent license or certification.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to curriculum and instruction for general, special education, and adult populations and all related student services.
  • Knowledge of school improvement and organizational change strategies and initiatives.
  • Knowledge of diversity, cultural proficiency, and equity issues.
  • Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws related to schools.
  • Ability to establish and realize goals, objectives, and action plans.
  • Ability to lead, manage, challenge, and motivate a team.
  • Ability to identify and prioritize mission critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the multiplicity of constituencies served by the Division, the School Board, and federal, state, and county officials.

Preferred

  • Doctoral degree.
  • Successful experience as a principal; central office administrative leadership experience: successful large-scale educational project management.

Job Type

Chief/Senior Leadership

School Year

2023-2024

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Salary Grade
[Salary Information]

LT-02

Open
Until
Filled

Yes

Re-Adv.
Position

No

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