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Chief School Leadership Officer

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Chief School Leadership Officer CODE: 0151 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Chief School Leadership Officer GRADE: NS MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: 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 associate superintendents, student activities program, and athletics program; regularly interacts with school administrators, departmental leadership, and other central office staff; serves as a liaison between the Superintendent's office and various Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) constituencies, as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to curriculum and instruction for general, special education, 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 district, the School Board, and federal, state, and county officials.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree required. Doctoral degree preferred. Eight (8) years of experience in leadership and management within education. Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience. Successful experience as a principal; central office administrative leadership experience: successful large-scale educational project management preferred.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to assignment. Must meet Maryland State certification requirements for Administrator I and II. Holds, or is eligible to hold, Maryland Superintendent licensure or certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Requires the ability to work long hours and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office.)

1. Provides educational and administrative leadership, direction, and counsel for associate superintendents, directors, student activities program and athletics program.

2. Supports the clusters in establishing instructional leadership expectations and setting measurable goals for school leadership teams through the analysis of relevant data; development, implementation, and monitoring of school improvement and other action plans; and creation of principal professional learning and coaching plans to close achievement gaps.

3. Engages in short- and long-term planning with Superintendent and members of the Leadership Team and facilitates actions to effectively implement the District's Strategic Plan and other district priorities.

4. Collaborates with the senior leadership team to ensure standards-aligned curriculum, assessments, and instructional best practices are implemented with fidelity across all schools.

5. Provides guidance to regions and school leaders on the management of fiscal and human resources to support the District's Strategic Plan.

6. Supports the Office of Student Athletics and Activities in establishing student activities that comply with federal, state, and local requirements, ensuring equitable access across schools and regions to programs.

7. Establishes a climate conducive to learning, planning, and coordinating programs, resulting in student success in school and life.

8. Seeks and implements innovative and adaptive solutions to educational and organizational challenges to close achievement gaps.

9. Provides leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and assessing district initiatives.

10. Continually informs the Superintendent and the School Board when appropriate about all current issues and proposed resolutions.

11. Works in collaboration with the Leadership Team to facilitate clear and effective communication with school leadership.

12. Ensures cohesive, effective efforts to improve student achievement, close achievement gaps, and address accreditation issues.

13. Keeps current with and provides direction in the latest educational trends and research.

14. Provides effective support to monitoring of the regions, schools, and assigned departments.

15. Directs all functions and services consistent with school district mission, goals, and budget and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and laws.

16. Leads the recruitment, selection, assignment, and supervision of associate superintendents and directors. May supervise additional associate superintendents and staff as assigned by Superintendent.

17. Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Class Established: 3/2012
Date(s) Revised: 4/2021, 2/2024, 11/2024
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.