Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Public Schools

About Our District

Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) is one of the nation's first public school systems. Established in 1829, the district comprises more than 150 schools and programs, serving over 70,000 students and employing approximately 12,000 staff. City schools are a vibrant and continual source of pride and identity for generations of Baltimore residents and neighborhoods.

Baltimore City Schools consists of multiple types of schools, including neighborhood, charter, criteria-based, and choice programs. The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (Board) is committed to honoring City Schools' significant legacy and having schools evolve so that all students can achieve the future they can choose.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will serve as a trusted partner to the Board, collaborating closely with the Board to translate strategic priorities into clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and robust operational plans. In this role, the CEO will act as steward of the Board’s vision and strategic agenda — ensuring alignment across all levels of the organization, providing transparent governance reporting, and upholding accountability to the Board and the broader stakeholder community.

In addition, the CEO will cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with city government leadership, philanthropic funders, and public‑private partners, representing City Schools as both ambassador and convener. The successful candidate will work across sectors to build shared frameworks of action, advance policy and funding partnerships, and marshal the resources and collaborations needed to drive systemic progress and mission‑critical impact.

• Accelerates measurable improvements in reading and math proficiency and expands focus on financial literacy and college/career pathways in alignment with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and City Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate.
• Ensures acceleration of learning for students with differing abilities and ensures inclusion and tailored support for students with IEPs.
• Ensures equitable access to a variety of after-school, tutoring, arts, sports, and enrichment programs.
• Guarantees high-quality, consistent learning experiences across all schools, regardless of neighborhood or school type.
• Promotes safe, supportive, and inclusive environments through mental health supports, attendance strategies, anti-bullying practices, and resource allocation for students facing homelessness.

• Communicates a clear, equity-centered vision for student achievement and organizational excellence.
• Aligns district initiatives, resources, and personnel to address persistent gaps in literacy, math, and graduation outcomes.
• Sets measurable priorities around student safety, attendance, and engagement, and reports progress transparently to the community.
• Cultivates relationships with and manages a unionized charter school ecosystem of which 20% of the student population attends.

• Strengthens systems to recruit, retain, and support educators in high-needs schools and content areas.
• Builds and sustains a diverse, culturally competent workforce that reflects Baltimore’s communities and affirms student identity.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and student-centered decision-making.
• Provides professional growth and leadership development pathways for staff, cultivating future leaders from within the school system.
• Supervises negotiations and builds collaborative relationships with a unionized labor force, including 6 labor unions and nearly 12,000 unionized positions.

• Enhances family engagement through transparent communication and visible leadership.
• Expands multilingual and newcomer support, particularly for immigrant and multilingual learner families.
• Deepens partnerships with community-based organizations, local nonprofits, and higher education institutions.
• Sustains trust with parent organizations, unions, and staff associations through proactive engagement.