Regional VP of Schools - Tarrant County (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

The Vice President of Schools (VPS) is a senior leader responsible for managing schools, principals, and initiatives that shape the education of future graduates. They ensure the high performance of schools in the region. A skilled manager and coach, the VPS leads instructional improvement, school culture, and human capital development. Driven by goals and data, they monitor performance, create motivating plans, and inspire others to achieve academic outcomes. They balance strategy execution with building relationships across teams to drive change. The VPS focuses on building leadership capacity, reallocating resources when needed, and ensuring regional leaders are equipped to meet goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manage principals and regional direct reports

Location

This is a full-time hybrid position located in Tarrant County. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region or who are willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations

• Traveling and visiting campuses
• Travel to IDEA Training events or step-back is required

Responsibilities

• Support Academic Excellence: Implement and manage curricula, programs, strategies, and interventions to achieve academic gains and exceed district goals.
• Develop and Retain School Leadership: Develop principals into transformational leaders and retain top performers while building a strong leadership pipeline.
• Oversee School Culture and Operations: Execute regional culture vision with school and district leaders, ensuring a college-bound culture with clear expectations for all students. Create a safe and joyful learning environment for all.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze all relevant data associated with students, staff, and families to identify trends and develop strategies to improve outcomes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with HQ partners to ensure campuses meet goals.
• Compliance: Ensure that schools have efficient processes to have safe, well-run schools and meet compliance standards aligned to IDEA, state, and federal policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Make Strategic Decisions: Foster an inclusive decision-making environment by encouraging diverse perspectives, managing disagreements constructively, and creating space for all voices. Clearly communicate final decisions, providing context and anticipated impact.
• Manage Work and Teams: Build and maintain systems to track progress toward team goals, ensuring clarity through defined roles and responsibilities. Implement structured processes that support smooth team operations and strategically allocate time and resources.
• Grow Self and Others: Use data to assess development needs and design learning opportunities that align with team goals and individual career growth. Model a growth mindset and ensure impactful learning initiatives.
• Build a Culture of Trust: Build trust and drive positive engagement across multiple groups, as reflected in strong feedback and survey results. Proactively address concerns, model transparency, and foster collaboration.
• Communicate Deliberately: Communicate a clear and compelling vision that aligns team efforts with organizational goals. Proactively identify and address communication gaps and resolve stakeholder concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• 5+ years of teaching experience
• 3+ years of principal experience
• Proven track record of achieving success and leading other leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and/or Administration or related field

Physical Requirements

• Region-wide travel
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs
• May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation stipend (if applicable)

Pay

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $131,000 and $158,500, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.