Director of Leadership Development (Director 2) 26-27

Etoile Academy Charter School•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Director of Leadership Development is responsible for designing and leading a comprehensive leadership development strategy that builds, supports, and sustains top-tier educators and school leaders to drive student success. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the organization’s talent ecosystem by ensuring a strong, diverse, and high-performing pipeline of teachers, school leaders, and support staff. The Director leads the development and implementation of leadership initiatives that promote professional growth, instructional excellence, and long-term retention. This includes creating clear leadership pathways, overseeing induction and residency programs, and providing targeted coaching and professional learning experiences for emerging and existing leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Texas teaching certification and leadership certification preferred – or ability to obtain certification within two years.
3+ years of experience in leadership development, or a related role in K-12 education, prior school Principal experience preferred.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Passion for educational equity and developing future leaders in K-12 schools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Passion for educational equity and developing future leaders in K-12 schools.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing leadership development or professional learning programs.
Proven success supporting, coaching, or managing school leaders (e.g., principals, assistant principals, instructional leaders).
Strong knowledge of teacher and leader development, retention strategies, and adult learning principles.
Experience leading induction, mentorship, or residency programs (e.g., PIR, LIR, or similar models).
Ability to analyze engagement, retention, and performance data to inform decision-making.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with diverse stakeholders.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Design and implement leadership development programs to cultivate emerging and existing leaders within the organization.
Support school leaders with coaching, professional development, and succession planning to build internal leadership capacity.
Facilitate new teacher and leadership induction programs to improve retention and accelerate professional growth.
Work closely with Chiefs and school leadership to establish effective retention strategies, including mentorship, growth pathways, and recognition initiatives.
Monitor staff engagement and satisfaction through surveys and feedback mechanisms, using insights to improve talent initiatives.
Manage and oversee the Leadership In Residence (LIR) program for aspiring leaders.
Manage and oversee the Principal In Residence (PIR) program for new leaders.
Collaborate cross functionally with the Chiefs to ensure alignment on talent development.
Build and maintain a sustainable internal leadership pipeline for teachers, instructional leaders, assistant principals, and principals.
Prepare identified staff for future leadership opportunities.
Support internal promotion processes and readiness assessments for leadership candidates.
Plan and facilitate leadership-focused professional development sessions, workshops, and learning communities.
Ensure leadership development programming aligns with instructional priorities, organizational values, and performance expectations.
Develop tools, frameworks, and resources to support consistent leadership practices across campuses.
Manage program timelines, deliverables, and outcomes for all leadership development initiatives.
Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development, induction, and retention programs.
Track program outcomes and report progress, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Use qualitative and quantitative data to drive continuous improvement of leadership initiatives.
Support change management efforts related to leadership transitions, growth, and organizational initiatives.
Represent leadership development in cross-functional planning and strategic conversations.
Perform all other duties as assigned