Executive Director - Permian Basin (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Executive Director for IDEA Public Schools is responsible for all measures of student outcomes, staff performance, operational stability, financial stewardship, state and federal compliance, and board development. The Executive Director sets the vision for excellence with regard to academics, organizational culture, and long-term success across the state by implementing the IDEA Public Schools model with fidelity. They will report to the Area Superintendent and partner closely with senior leaders and national teams across the organization to contribute to the overall success of ALL our students on their path of getting to and through college. They also ensure effective external stakeholder engagement to build and maintain strong support with our state and local constituents.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Years of experience: 10 years in PK-12 education with significant experience in leadership, management, and supervisory responsibilities
Make Sound Decisions: This leader is involved in high-level, strategic decision-making across multiple teams. They analyze complex data sets, predict trends, and make decisions that align with the organization’s strategic goals. They also guide others on their teams to develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
Manage Work and Teams: This leader is responsible for the overall performance and cohesion of their team. They build operating mechanisms, establish strategic plans, and implement project management systems that ensure that their team operates smoothly and achieves its targets.
Grow Self and Others: This leader is responsible for fostering a culture of growth within the team. They create opportunities for team learning, facilitate team development sessions, and ensure that team members have the resources and support they need to grow professionally.
Build Trust and Psychological Safety: This Leader strategically promotes trust and psychological safety across broader groups, implementing policies and practices that support these values and modeling them in every leadership action.
Communicate Deliberately: This leader is responsible for communicating complex ideas and strategies across multiple teams or departments. They develop and deliver messages that align with organizational goals, ensuring that their communication strategies enhance team alignment and strategic execution.
Building and maintaining strong relationships across stakeholders, both internal and external
Organization, prioritization, follow through, and attention to detail to ensure effective use of time and earn a reputation for delivering on promises
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including ability to engage an audience and inspire confidence

Nice To Haves

Education: Masters degree in Educational Leadership and or Administration or related
Experience as a campus principal.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management: Set regional vision and strategic plan to oversee academics, special programs, operations, finances, and culture ensuring high expectations and excellence across all campus and regional levels.
Supervision of Key Leaders: Supervise and develop regional leader (ie. Vice Presidents, Regional Directors of Operations, Staffing, and Human Resources) to ensure effective learning environments, operational efficiency, staff excellence, and alignment with the organization and region's mission, values, and priorities.
Financial Planning and Compliance: Lead long-term and annual financial planning processes, ensure fiduciary responsibilities are met, and maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Organizational Culture and Inclusivity: Foster a strong, inclusive regional culture through integrity, visibility, effective communication, and positive relationships with staff.
Engagement with External Stakeholders: Build and maintain relationships with the Regional Advisory Board, parents, community stakeholders, state authorizers, and the philanthropic community to support the region's growth and sustainability.
Brand Representation and Growth: Serve as the voice and vision of the region, ensuring a positive presence, high visibility, and the successful launch of new or scaling schools through proper planning and execution.