Bachelor’s degree required; law degree and Georgia Educator Certificate in Educational Leadership preferred.
Prior building-level and/or district office administrative experience preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of administrative/supervisory experience required.
Prior legal experience preferred.
Knowledge of public education and driving improvement in student achievement.
Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information in an instructional setting to drive decision-making and evaluation.
Strong strategic planning and organizational skills.
Familiarity with systems thinking and the ability to analyze organizational situations from structural, human capital, political, and cultural perspectives.
Ability to analyze complex situations and synthesize information carefully to develop an effective course of action.
Ability to communicate tactfully, appropriately, and effectively with individuals and groups, including the Board of Education, Superintendent, Executive Cabinet team, the Board Attorney, district staff, local school staff, and the community.
Ability to exhibit a consistent sense of urgency around improving student performance, closing the achievement gap, and making the instructional improvements needed to do so.
Ability to make challenging decisions, remain professional under stress, and possess exceptional judgement.
Ability to coach others to drive student achievement gains and work collaboratively to build consensus while also delivering exceptional results.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and be flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Must be able to be present at the physical worksite.
Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication skills are essential factors in performing essential tasks.
