Job Description
Non Instructional/Support Services
Job Number 4600310350
Start Date
Open Date 05/02/2025
Closing Date 06/30/2025
General Definition of Work
The director of educational leadership development, under minimal supervision, performs senior-level work with considerable decision-making discretion leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of CMS leadership development programs for school-based and district leaders. This role is responsible for cultivating a robust leadership pipeline that aligns with the district's strategic goals, ensuring leaders are equipped to elevate student achievement, foster innovation, and create inclusive school cultures. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the executive director of leadership development.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned programs/staff in the district
- Investigate, analyze, and formulate methods for handling special projects/reports
- Design and oversee comprehensive leadership development frameworks for aspiring, new, and veteran leaders (assistant principals, principals, and central office leaders)
- Align leadership development with district priorities, including equity, instructional excellence, and talent retention
- Lead the design and implementation of tiered leadership pathways and succession planning processes
- Direct the CMS leadership academy, aspiring leaders program, principal preparation pipeline, and mentoring/coaching initiatives
- Partner with higher education institutions, state agencies, and national leadership organizations to enhance programming
- Facilitate workshops, leadership institutes, and retreats tailored to leadership competencies and real-world challenges
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate leadership programs and drive continuous improvement
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of leadership pipelines and readiness
- Serve as a strategic advisor to district leadership on leader development, placement, and retention
- Collaborate with departments to ensure cohesive leader support systems
- Monitor and participate in the development and administration of the department budget
- Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
- Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed/required
- Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
- Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Education and Experience
- Master's degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or related field required
- Minimum of three (3) years' of school leadership experience required
- North Carolina principal or administrator license (or ability to obtain) required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
# of Jobs 1.00
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies and leadership development
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school systems
- Comprehensive knowledge of adult learning theory, leadership coaching, and organizational development
- Ability to develop and facilitate leadership development programs
- Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress
- Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor
- Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
- Ability to develop and monitor a budget
- Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others
- Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
- Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
- Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
- Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
- Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
- Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
- Ability to move to other work locations
- Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
- Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
- Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
- Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress
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