Deputy Chief of Professional Development

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Chief of Professional Development reports directly to the Chief of Schools and is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing teams that lead comprehensive professional development programs that align with district priorities. This role is pivotal in shaping the district’s culture, building leadership capacity, promoting talent development, and driving long-term success. Responsibilities include establishing clear systems for training and development, ensuring alignment between district core values and leadership expectations, and overseeing office operations such as budgeting, procurement, human resources, and communications. This ensures that robust systems and structures support the professional development initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree in education leadership, or related field
Engaged in non-standardized and varied tasks that involve complex variables, requiring considerable time for planning, evaluating intricate solutions, and negotiating outcomes.
Frequently utilized strong analytical skills and inductive thinking to develop innovative approaches to situations where existing solutions have proven inadequate.
Experience in proposing innovative solutions to problems, enhancing existing methods, procedures, and services, and generating innovative ideas.
Interacts regularly with campus leadership and executive leaders, ensuring effective communication and alignment with organizational goals.
SAP
Microsoft Office
Teacher Certification

Responsibilities

Guide the development and execution of a strategic vision for professional development programs, ensuring alignment with the District’s goals and objectives.
Oversee the creation and implementation of professional development frameworks, tools, and resources to build a robust pipeline of talented leaders at all levels.
Supervise the design and delivery of leadership training programs, workshops, and initiatives tailored to address the specific needs of various employee groups.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify leadership competencies and behaviors necessary for success within the organization.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and development by promoting engagement in professional growth opportunities.
Direct the establishment of metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness and impact of professional development initiatives.
Provide coaching to senior leaders and high-potential employees to accelerate their Development.
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in professional development to ensure the District remains at the forefront of innovation.
Expert knowledge of HISD and/or understanding of urban education and change management in complex systems.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills, including strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach an end goal.
A successful record leading effective teams and individuals, managing organizational change, setting and achieving ambitious goals, and initiating key innovations.
Demonstrated ability to develop a vision and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
Comfort in leading difficult conversations, guided by the best interests of students and families.
Strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences (e.g., large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, memos).
Ability to initiate and manage cohesive partnerships and professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels, along with the ability to build consensus on pathways for improving student outcomes and addressing complex issues.