Deputy Superintendent

Vertex Education•Clemmons, NC

About The Position

The Deputy Superintendent partners with the Superintendent to implement the strategic vision, priorities, and operational objectives of the LTS Carolina Network. The role provides leadership and oversight to assigned campuses, supports school improvement and network expansion, monitors organizational performance, and prepares operational updates and recommendations for executive leadership. The Deputy Superintendent may represent the Superintendent when assigned and supports communication with governing boards, including the North Carolina School Governing Board. The role supports the launch of the LTS Clemmons, North Carolina campus for the 2027–2028 academic year. Responsibilities include coordinating operational readiness, staffing, enrollment initiatives, and school culture development; supporting recruitment and onboarding; establishing operating systems and accountability processes; and helping address launch challenges and future expansion across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Deputy Superintendent provides operational oversight and leadership support to assigned campuses, works with campus leaders on academic and operational performance, and supports alignment with state standards and network expectations. The position also supports regulatory compliance and risk management, supervises and develops assigned school leaders, and represents the network with governing boards, agencies, families, employees, and community partners. The role requires regular weekly travel between Clemmons, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina, occasional travel to Arizona, and potentially other in-state and out-of-state travel. The work may involve prolonged sitting, standing, telephone communication, kneeling, stooping, extended concentration, and occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Vertex Education describes its culture as collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and focused on professional growth and educational impact. The company advertises industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, unlimited flexible paid time off for performance, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match, and mentoring and funding for training classes.

Requirements

Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
Minimum of five years of educational leadership experience.
Prior experience serving as a school principal.
Experience with district-level or central office operations, including oversight of district-wide departments.
Demonstrated experience leading school operations, improving academic performance, and supporting instructional excellence.
Experience aligning curriculum and instructional programs with state academic standards.
Strong understanding of educational leadership, organizational management, and school operations.
Ability to coach, develop, and hold school leaders accountable for results; lead strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Ability to analyze academic, operational, and compliance data and develop actionable plans.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, including presentations and conflict resolution.
Ability to build relationships with governing boards, leadership teams, staff, families, and diverse communities.
Professionalism, sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive matters.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-campus environment and adapt to travel and changing schedules.
Regular weekly travel between Clemmons, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina; occasional travel to Arizona and potentially other locations.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and perform work involving prolonged sitting, standing, telephone communication, kneeling, stooping, and extended concentration.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina or South Carolina school administrator licensure.
Experience opening or launching a new school or campus.
Experience overseeing multiple schools or campuses.
Familiarity with charter school operations, governance, authorizer relationships, and regulatory compliance.
Experience supporting enrollment growth, community engagement, and organizational expansion.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Superintendent to implement network strategy, priorities, and operational objectives.
Support strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, and network expansion.
Provide leadership and operational oversight to assigned campuses and align campus priorities with network-wide objectives.
Monitor organizational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions.
Prepare and present operational updates, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to the Superintendent and executive leadership.
Support communications and presentations to governing boards, and represent the Superintendent when assigned.
Support the launch of the LTS Clemmons campus for the 2027–2028 academic year, including operational readiness, staffing, enrollment, and school culture development.
Partner with Human Resources and campus leadership to recruit, select, and onboard founding school leaders and staff.
Support enrollment growth through community outreach, marketing, and family engagement.
Establish operational systems, leadership structures, and accountability processes for campus openings.
Support future campus openings and network expansion in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Set and maintain expectations for student achievement, attendance, retention, and operational effectiveness.
Analyze academic and operational data and work with campus leaders to develop and monitor school improvement plans.
Support alignment of curriculum, instruction, and academic programs with state standards and network expectations.
Ensure campus leaders implement effective systems, procedures, and accountability measures; maintain an active, visible presence across campuses.
Support or lead regulatory compliance efforts as assigned, including required state reports, filings, and documentation.
Serve as a liaison among state education agencies, charter authorizers, governing boards, LTS leadership, and Vertex Education.
Monitor applicable education laws, policies, and regulatory requirements in North Carolina and South Carolina; identify, address, and escalate compliance concerns and risks.
Collaborate with the Superintendent and Vertex Education on legal matters, regulatory issues, and federal grant funding allocation.
Directly supervise assigned campus principals, school leaders, and other designated personnel; set expectations and conduct regular coaching and feedback meetings.
Evaluate leadership effectiveness, develop administrative teams, address performance concerns with Human Resources as appropriate, and participate in leadership hiring processes as assigned.
Represent Vertex Education and the LTS Carolina Network with stakeholders and communicate organizational priorities, programs, policies, and initiatives.
Build stakeholder relationships, support resolution of escalated family concerns, escalate high-risk issues, and use feedback to strengthen school culture and community engagement.
Participate in community events, meetings, professional development, and organizational training; maintain confidentiality and perform additional assigned duties.
Travel regularly between Clemmons, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina, and travel occasionally to Arizona and other locations as needed.