Chief of Schools

Summary

First review of applicants March 27, 2026. Leads a performance-driven system of school supervision with clear accountability for measurable improvements in student achievement, particularly in schools requiring comprehensive or targeted support. Drives rapid and sustained improvement in academic outcomes, school culture, and operational effectiveness. Provides leadership and direction for the effective and efficient operation and academic management of schools in accordance with School Board policy and strategic initiatives;

ensures appropriate and equitable educational opportunities for all students; directly supervises the region assistant superintendents (RAS), Title I, the department of school improvement and supports, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (TJHSST), and student activities and athletics program; regularly interacts with school administrators, departmental leadership, and other central office staff; serves as a liaison between the Division Superintendent's office and various Fairfax County Public Schools constituencies, as appropriate.

Required:

• Master's degree.
• Eight (8) years of experience in leadership and management within education.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to assignment.
• Endorsement in administration and supervision Prek-12.
• Holds, or is eligible to hold, a Virginia Division Superintendent license or certification.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to curriculum and instruction for general, special education, and adult populations and all related student services.
• Knowledge of school improvement and organizational change strategies and initiatives.
• Knowledge of diversity, cultural proficiency, and equity issues.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws related to schools.
• Ability to establish and realize goals, objectives, and action plans.
• Ability to lead, manage, challenge, and motivate a team.
• Ability to identify and prioritize mission critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the multiplicity of constituencies served by the Division, the School Board, and federal, state, and county officials.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree.
• Successful experience as a principal, central office administrative leadership experience, and/or large-scale educational project management.
• Experience leading school or regional turnaround initiatives, including measurable improvements in student achievement, school culture, and operational performance.
• Experience implementing strategies to improve early literacy outcomes, including increasing third-grade reading proficiency.
• Experience implementing strategies to improve middle school mathematics readiness, including increasing Algebra I completion by or before Grade 8.
• Experience using data to drive instructional improvement and monitor student growth across multiple years.
• Experience leading initiatives to improve student engagement and attendance, and reduce chronic absenteeism.
• Experience supporting educator retention and workforce stability in high-needs schools.

• Provides educational and administrative leadership, direction, and counsel for region assistant superintendents, region teams, and student activities and athletics program.
• Supports the regions in establishing instructional leadership expectations and setting measurable goals for school leadership teams through the analysis of relevant data; development, implementation, and monitoring of school improvement and other action plans; and creation of principal professional learning and coaching plans to close achievement gaps.
• Engages in short- and long-term planning with Division Superintendent and members of the Leadership Team and facilitates actions to effectively implement the Division's Strategic Plan and other Division priorities.
• Collaborates with the senior leadership team to…