Deputy Chief of Schools

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Deputy Chief of Schools reports to the Chief of Schools at the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and is responsible for driving improved student outcomes across their area office. This leader will leverage student performance and staff effectiveness data to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support schools across all feeder patterns. This role is responsible for driving coherence between central office strategy and campus execution, ensuring that Senior Executive Directors, Executive Directors and Principals receive seamless, high-quality support that accelerates student outcomes. As part of HISD’s transformation efforts, this role requires an unwavering commitment to high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with the district’s mission to prepare students for success.

Requirements

Master's Degree
7+ years in educational leadership within a large school system.
Experience working with multi-layered budgets including state, federal and grant funds required.
Must be effective with large forum public speaking engagements and presentations.
Working experience with data driven accountability performance model.
SAP, Microsoft Office, Chancery
Teacher Certification, School Administrator Certification
Valid Texas driver’s license with applicable insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an urban school district preferred.
Experience as superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent or Executive Director at the district level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, develop, and evaluate Senior Executive Directors and Executive Directors, ensuring alignment with HISD’s high-performance culture.
Set bold, measurable, and achievable goals for division leadership that drive student academic success and hold them accountable for results.
Implement differentiated retention strategies to recognize and retain high-performing leaders while addressing performance gaps effectively.
Work within and across feeder patterns, ensuring schools receive the necessary support in the most efficient manner possible so that instructional staff can focus on student achievement.
Collaborate with the Academics Office to ensure school needs are met, including overseeing specialized (federal) funding and compliance functions.
Serve as a district representative and communicate HISD’s strategic initiatives to increase student achievement while promoting the district’s mission.
Act as a liaison between the Superintendent and the Board of Education, providing expert recommendations and supporting HISD initiatives.
Attend all Board meetings and district functions, representing schools and advocating for their needs.
Define critical issues, identify resource needs, and establish clear performance goals aligned with student academic growth.
Utilize data to ensure instructional excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement at all levels.
Lead with a sense of urgency and accountability to drive transformational change in public education.
Model and reinforce HISD’s vision for high-quality instruction—ensuring excellence in every classroom, every day.
Ensure leaders and staff receive real-time, job-embedded coaching, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Manage time and resources efficiently, ensuring schools operate seamlessly, from early morning openings to instructional planning and execution.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, supporting the district’s mission and strategic priorities.