Head of School

Position Summary

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.

Coram Deo Academy hires individuals who profess the historic Christian faith. The Nicene Creed defines the minimum doctrinal standard required of every employee, who must also adhere to the Coram Deo Academy Statement of Faith. Coram Deo Academy expects all employees to be actively involved in a local church where their faith in practice is consistent with the Academy's mission and statement of faith.

The Head of School reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The Board hires, evaluates, and manages the Head of School. The Head of School provides the Board and the Collin County HSEC with regular updates on campus health, finances, enrollment, faculty development, and strategic progress.

The Head of School partners with the Head of CDA Services on shared functions including finance and accounting, human resources, IT systems, marketing, and facilities planning. The Head of School retains decision-making authority over campus-level operations, hiring, and budget management within the framework of Board-approved policies and consistent with the vision of the Board.

• 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,…