Chief of Schools

Liberty Classical Schools•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Chief of SchoolsFull TimeAtlanta, GA Organization Overview Liberty Classical Schools is an Atlanta based nonprofit operator of K12 American classical charter schools where the mission is to form knowledgeable, virtuous citizens. Liberty schools deliver a content-rich, American classical curriculum that cultivates intellectual and moral virtue while preparing students for responsible citizenship. In partnership with Hillsdale College and Charter School Growth Fund, Liberty operates Atlanta Classical Academy (founded in 2014), Northwest Classical Academy in Kennesaw, Georgia (2021), and Cherokee Classical Academy (2025). These schools serve approximately 2,000 students and maintain waitlists exceeding 4,000 students in aggregate. Liberty plans to expand to ten or more schools in the region. Position Summary The Chief of Schools supports and supervises Heads of School and certain central staff members to ensure that schools serve students, families, employees, and external stakeholders with excellence. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Schools works closely with Hillsdale College’s K12 Office to guide continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning. The role emphasizes developing school leaders and teachers while maintaining fidelity to the American classical curriculum. While academic leadership is the primary focus, the Chief of Schools also ensures that Heads of School are exceptionally well-supported in academic data and assessment systems, registrar and student data systems, authorizer compliance, board policy and handbooks, enrollment support, professional development, human resources management, finance and accounting, fundraising, communications, volunteers management, and school operations. Liberty employs specialists in these domains who work directly with schools; the Chief of Schools ensures that this engagement is professional, well-coordinated, and responsive to the needs of school leaders. The central challenges of the role are to strengthen collaboration among Liberty’s schools, preserve the integrity of the American classical curriculum and pedagogy, and establish leadership systems and accountability practices that support continuous overall improvement and measurable student success. The Chief of Schools serves as Superintendent for Liberty schools that operate as independent local education agencies and therefore interacts with charter authorizers and supports compliance responsibilities associated with that role. Ideal candidates will be deeply committed to Liberty’s Mission and will bring a record of success in classical education along with demonstrated experience producing strong academic results in a public school district or charter school network. First Year Priorities In the first year, the Chief of Schools will prioritize the following: Building strong relationships with Liberty’s leadership team, Heads of School, faculty leaders, Hillsdale College, Charter School Growth Fund, and charter authorizers. Assessing Liberty’s academic systems, instructional practices, and leadership capacity across schools. Developing a comprehensive understanding of Liberty’s curriculum, assessment practices, Georgia accountability requirements, and each school’s charter obligations. Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of Liberty’s Academics Department and strengthening its partnership with school leaders. Developing and initiating a coherent five-year academic strategy aligned with the American classical model and adaptable to schools at different stages of development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of ten years of teaching and or academic leadership experience in K to 12 classical schools.
Demonstrated success leading curriculum, instruction, and school improvement in a public school or charter school environment.
Proven record of improving academic outcomes and developing strong instructional leaders.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate strongly preferred. A Master’s degree with substantial and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience supporting multiple schools within a district or charter network preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clear academic leadership across Liberty’s schools and support Heads of School in delivering excellent classical instruction.
Supervise and advise Heads of School in instructional leadership, academic culture, and school improvement.
Cooperate with Talent/Human Resources lead and school leaders to establish network-wide expectations for hiring, onboarding, development, and evaluation of instructional staff.
Oversee professional learning for teachers and school leaders.
Ensure fidelity to the American classical curriculum and instructional practices across Liberty’s schools.
Support schools in implementing systems that address diverse student learning needs.
Support Liberty’s academic strategy for curriculum, instruction, and assessment across the network.
Manage Liberty’s Academics Department including data and accountability staff, leadership fellows, and Liberty Institute personnel.
Ensure schools have reliable academic data and use it to guide instructional improvement.
Monitor academic performance and support network wide improvement efforts.
Support charter authorizer reporting, charter renewals, accreditation processes, and donor reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements related to student services including Individualized Education Plans and English Language Learners.
Support Heads of School in policy development, operational decision making, and school leadership practices.
Provide guidance to schools in operational areas including enrollment, school uniforms, volunteer management, parent and employee surveys, and Mission Support Teams.
Ensure alignment between Liberty’s central office functions and school level needs.
Identify, recruit, and develop future school leaders.
Collaborate with Liberty’s senior leadership team to ensure schools and school leaders are well supported across operational domains.
Maintain strong engagement with Hillsdale College’s K12 Office regarding curriculum, instruction, and professional development.
Support the CEO in shaping Liberty’s academic vision and contributing to external initiatives including fundraising, communications, and government relations.
Develop and mentor academic team members while strengthening leadership pipelines across the network.
Contribute to Liberty’s mission through public speaking, writing, and professional engagement.