Chief of Schools

Hamilton County Schools•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide executive leadership to ensure high-quality instruction, strong school leadership, and continuous improvement across all assigned schools. This role supports principals and school teams through strategic oversight, compliance assurance, professional learning, and effective use of resources to improve student achievement and align school operations with the district’s vision, mission, and goals.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in related field
Ten (10) years previous experience that includes progressively responsible school administration and/or district administration
Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Current valid Tennessee Administrator license is required.
Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with stakeholders inside and outside HCDE.
Ability to work in a highly visible and fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work under pressure and deal effectively with unexpected events.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to use multiple technology devices to complete essential functions of job.
Demonstrated skills in planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs, policies, and procedures to support district goals and maximize resources.
Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of School Improvement Plans to ensure measurable short and long-term gains in student achievement.
Ensures schools in assigned areas demonstrate improvement in academic performance (including TCAP), student engagement, attendance, dropout rates, and participation in advanced coursework.
Provides leadership and support for curriculum, instruction, school administration, and instructional leadership.
Designs and delivers targeted professional learning for principals, administrators, and teachers that result in improved instructional practices and student outcomes.
Serves as a key support to school administrators, teachers, parents, and students to promote effective learning environments.
Supervises, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines assigned staff to ensure accountability, growth, and high performance.
Develops, recommends, and manages budgets for assigned areas, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with district priorities.
Oversee effective business practices and operational systems within district schools.
Establishes and enforces procedures to ensure safe, orderly, and supportive school environments.
Builds and sustains effective two-way communication between the district and school principals.
Collaborate with Superintendent, Board of Education, State Department of Education, district leaders, and community partners to support efficient and effective school operations.
Creates a customer-focused climate that delivers high-quality service to schools, families, community members, and stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality and always exercise professional judgement.
Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate work, share information, and resolve issues.
May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011.
Performs other related duties as assigned.