Senior Executive Director of School Leadership and Continuous Improvement
[INTERNAL HIRE ONLY]
$10,000.00 Special Stipend
Department: Division of School Leadership and Continuous Improvement
Reports To: Chief of
Supervises: Executive Directors of Schools, School Improvement Specialists, Director of Professional Development, Director of Assessment and Accountability, and other assigned personnel.
FLSA Status: This position is exempt from overtime pay and is expected to fulfill job responsibilities as needed to meet organizational goals.
Terms of Employment: 12 months (240 Days)
Salary Range: $111,847.00-$132,446.00 (Salary Schedule CE)
The Senior Executive Director of School Leadership and Continuous Improvement provides strategic leadership, direction, and accountability for school performance while ensuring alignment with the district's vision, strategic plan, and priorities. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, this position leads the district's efforts related to school leadership, continuous improvement, professional learning, assessment, and accountability.
The Senior Executive Director develops and implements systems that strengthen principal effectiveness, improve student outcomes, build leadership capacity, and ensure schools receive coherent support and accountability. This position serves as the primary liaison between schools and district leadership to ensure the successful implementation of strategic initiatives and performance goals.
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field
Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certification in Educational Leadership or eligible to obtain the certification
Minimum of seven (7) years of successful educational leadership experience
Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a principal
Demonstrated success in improving student achievement and school performance
Earned Doctorate in Educational Leadership or related field
Experience supervising principals or district leaders
Experience leading school improvement, accountability, and organizational change initiative
Provides leadership and oversight for school leadership, continuous improvement, professional development, and assessment and accountability functions.
Supervises Executive Directors of Schools, School Improvement Specialists, and assigned department leaders.
Develops and implements systems to monitor school performance, leadership effectiveness, and strategic goal attainment.
Leads principal development, coaching, evaluation, and succession planning efforts.
Oversees district professional learning systems to ensure alignment with instructional and leadership priorities.
Directs assessment and accountability processes, including data analysis, performance monitoring, and reporting.
Coordinates support and interventions for schools identified for improvement.
Monitors implementation of district initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across all schools.
Collaborates with district divisions to ensure coherent and aligned support for schools.
Advises the Chief of Staff on matters related to school performance, leadership development, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Represents the district at meetings, conferences, and community events as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff.
Student achievement and academic growth
School accountability outcomes
Principal effectiveness and retention
School improvement progress
Leadership development and succession planning
Professional learning implementation and impact
Attendance and school culture indicators
Strategic plan implementation and goal attainment
Performance shall be evaluated annually by the Chief of Staff based on district goals, leadership effectiveness, school performance outcomes, and established key performance indicators.
SPECIAL NOTE: $10,000.00 Special Stipend
SPECIAL NOTE: The funding for and duration of this position are finite, pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011, Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position.
SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law. The Montgomery County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
“No person shall be denied employment or be excluded from participation in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex, race, religion, national origin, color or age.”
