Head of School

Coram Deo Academy•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of School serves as the chief campus leader for CDA Collin County, responsible for the spiritual, academic, operational, and cultural health of the campus. The Head of School reports directly to the CDA Board of Trustees, works in partnership with CDA Services (CDAS) on shared administrative functions, and is supported by the Collin County Head Support and Evaluation Committee (HSEC) in an advisory capacity. This position carries full authority over day-to-day campus operations and full accountability for campus outcomes. The Head of School is expected to lead with integrity, communicate transparently, and model servant-leadership consistent with CDA's mission and the historically orthodox Christian faith.

Requirements

Master's degree required
A mature, Christ-centered faith demonstrated by active membership in a church that professes the Nicene Creed
Demonstrated commitment to classical Christian education and its philosophical foundations
Significant leadership experience in a school setting, with a track record of developing people, building culture, and managing operations
Experience with or understanding of the collaborative/university-model approach
Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and public
Experience managing budgets and organizational finances
Experience recruiting, hiring, and deploying staff
Integrity — word and action are consistent; commitments are honored
Transparency — communicates openly with the Board, faculty, and families
Humility — leads by serving; desires staff success over personal recognition
Courage — makes difficult decisions and stands by them under pressure
Accountability — owns mistakes, makes restitution, and moves forward constructively
Mercy tempered by justice — exercises discernment in applying policy to individuals
Visibility — maintains a daily, active presence on campus
Faithfulness — leads from a Christ-centered posture in all dimensions of the role

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in classics, humanities, philosophy, theology, or liberal arts is a plus

Responsibilities

Champion classical Christian pedagogy rooted in the seven liberal arts, setting the vision for a deeply classical campus culture
Observe classrooms regularly to understand and strengthen the educational environment
Oversee the Academic Dean, ensuring that classical Christian pedagogy, faculty training, classroom observation, and educational quality across grammar, logic, and rhetoric schools are advancing under her leadership
Report to the Board of Trustees with regular updates on campus health, finances, and strategic progress
Engage with the Collin County Head Support and Evaluation Committee (HSEC) as an advisory resource on campus culture, operations, and strategic matters, and participate in HSEC meetings as outlined in the Committee Charter
Own and manage the campus budget in accordance with Board-approved financial policies
Implement and enforce the requirements, policies, and procedures designated to the Head of School in the Administrative Policy Handbook, Student Handbook, and the Crisis Management Manual
Partner with the Board on long-range strategic planning and goal-setting
Make final decisions on all campus staff hires, ensuring mission alignment and instructional quality
Conduct personnel evaluations, succession planning, and professional development programming
Set employee compensation using established benchmarks
Invest in faculty growth through training, mentorship, and professional development that deepens their classical knowledge, sharpens their pedagogy, and fosters a culture of continuous learning
Delegate meaningful responsibility to capable leaders while retaining ultimate accountability
Oversee campus admissions strategy and serve as the face of the school to prospective families
Partner with the Admissions Director to set enrollment targets, conduct family interviews, and ensure mission alignment in every acceptance decision
Represent CDA at open houses, prospective family events, and community gatherings
Communicate proactively and transparently with parents and faculty through multiple channels — vision, updates, and operational details
Address and resolve communication issues between faculty, staff, and families
Serve as the final point of escalation for parent concerns that cannot be resolved at the teacher or principal level
Foster a culture of open communication where families feel heard and valued
Set the tone for student culture — expectations, conduct, and character formation
Oversee the student discipline framework, ensuring it reflects both justice and mercy
Ensure the health and safety of all staff and students through compliance with applicable policies and procedures
Maintain a visible, daily presence on campus — at car line, in classrooms, and in the halls
Know students by name and be someone they respect and trust
Serve as the public voice of the campus capital campaign, casting vision and cultivating donor relationships
Lead fundraising efforts alongside the Board and CDA Services
Lead campus master planning alongside the Board, ensuring each phase of development reflects the school's mission
Oversee day-to-day campus facilities in partnership with CDA Services
Lead the campus through accreditation self-studies and site visits
Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards across curriculum, faculty credentials, and operations
Collaborate with CDA Services on accreditation documentation and reporting
Maintain a calendar to communicate important school events
Represent CDA Collin County in the broader community, building relationships with churches, civic organizations, and peer institutions
Attend and lead key school events — convocations, graduations, fundraising dinners, fine arts performances, and athletic events
Serve as the school's ambassador within classical Christian education networks, accrediting bodies, and peer institutions
Other duties as assigned by the Board of Trustees