Executive Director of Schools

Position Type:
Administrative

Date Posted:
6/8/2026

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
07/01/2026
Executive Director of Schools

District Wide

240 days, Probationary Contract

Compensation: Based on  Admin Salary Schedule, $158,332 - $173,000 plus benefit package

Start Date:

7/1/2026

This position is not part of a bargaining unit

Final date to receive applications: 6/22/26. Apply through  For priority review, submit your application by June 12th, 2026.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, the Executive Director of K-12 Schools provides strategic vision, systemic leadership, and operational oversight for elementary, middle, and high schools. Serving as a key member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet, this position drives continuous systemic improvement, supports the implementation of the district strategic plan, and provides high-level organizational leadership for building administrators, school leaders, students, staff, and community stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure, and Certification

• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an education discipline, with a strong preference for school administration or executive leadership.
• Active Oregon Administrative License (or immediate eligibility to receive one).
• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Proven track record of successful administrative leadership, with demonstrated experience in multi-level school oversight or district-wide programmatic management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 7+ years of highly successful experience as a building principal, ideally spanning both elementary and secondary levels, or equivalent district-level administrative supervision.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• The Executive Director of K-12 Schools is a visionary leader with high ethical standards who focuses on developing extraordinary school leaders, scaling equitable programs, and modeling deep cultural competence. The successful candidate is a highly skilled communicator who creates intentional, authentic connections with staff, students, families, labor partners, and regional community stakeholders.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Systemic & Strategic Leadership

• Provides district-wide executive leadership using articulated, measurable standards to advance the district's vision for the supervision, growth, and accountability of professional site administrators.
• Promotes a positive climate for staff that values shared decision making, and fosters innovation, collegiality, and ethical leadership.
• Supports and implements the District's Equity Policy.

Instructional and Operational Systems

• Collaborates directly with the Directors of Teaching and Learning to strengthen instructional practices and build leadership capacity across all professional educators.
• Oversees district level systems that guide student discipline and intervention to reduce exclusion and enhance school culture. Collaborates on the improvement of systems that are grounded in district policy and state law.
• Monitors site-based implementation of the operational and instructional vision; tracks metrics to improve student achievement while systemically narrowing the performance and opportunity gaps between the highest and lowest performing students.

Executive Coaching & Leadership Management

• Facilitates professional development and provides one-to-one consultation with administrators to effectively support them with the use of the evaluation system, timelines, and essential evaluation-related forms, as well as district-wide systems and the regular challenges of leading a building.
• Oversees the structural execution of the administrator evaluation system, ensuring rigorous alignment with timelines, state evaluation-related frameworks, district-wide systems, and the strategic challenges of building management.

Investigations, Safety, & Risk Mitigation

• Partners closely with the Human Resources Department to oversee high-stakes complaint processes, complex personnel matters, and formal staff investigations at the building level. Oversees the public complaint process and supports building administrators in investigations. Manages the appeal process when designated by the…