Executive Director of Schools

Executive Director of Schools

Pawtucket School Department - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Executive Director of Schools

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION:

The Executive Director of Schools serves as the district's school performance leader for an assigned network of schools and is responsible for supervising, coaching, developing, and evaluating principals while ensuring consistent implementation of the district's instructional priorities, operational expectations, and school improvement strategies. Reporting directly to the Assistant Superintendent, the Executive Director of Schools owns the performance of an assigned portfolio of schools by supporting principals, monitoring implementation, removing barriers to success, and ensuring alignment between school-based practices and district priorities.

The Executive Director of Schools serves as the primary liaison between schools and central office, translating district priorities into action through principal supervision, leadership development, instructional monitoring, performance management, and continuous improvement. This position works collaboratively with Curriculum and Instruction, Student Services, Human Resources, Operations, Technology, and external instructional partners to ensure schools receive coordinated support while maintaining clear accountability for results.

QUALIFICATIONS / LICENSURE:
Valid Rhode Island Building Level Administrator Certification required. Rhode Island Superintendent Certification preferred. Master's Degree required;
Doctorate preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of successful administrative experience as a principal or district-level administrator. Demonstrated success improving student achievement and school performance. Experience leading school improvement, redesign, or turnaround initiatives preferred. Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership, organizational leadership, principal development, and data-informed decision making.

• Principal Leadership, Supervision, and Evaluation
• School Performance and Accountability
• School Improvement Leadership
• Instructional Leadership
• Performance Management and Data Use
• Partnership and Systems Leadership
• District Leadership

Other Duties Perform such other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF:
Instructional leadership and school improvement Principal supervision and evaluation Rhode Island accountability systems Comprehensive School Improvement Planning (CSIP) MTSS frameworks High-quality instructional materials Professional learning systems Data analysis and continuous improvement Attendance improvement strategies School culture and climate Federal and state education regulations Budget development and resource allocation District operations, policies, and procedures

SKILLED AT:
Executive leadership Principal coaching and evaluation Organizational leadership School improvement planning Strategic planning and implementation Data analysis and performance management Facilitating professional learning Building collaborative relationships Conflict resolution Written and oral communication Organizational problem-solving Leading change and continuous improvement

Full Pawtucket School Department benefits package Twelve-month administrative position Salary commensurate with experience and applicable contractual agreements Position Type:
Full-time Salary: $135,000 to $142,000 Per Year

Administration >
Director/Coordinator/Manager

• Human Resources
• 286 Main Street
• Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
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