Houston ISD
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director of Instruction plays a critical leadership role in HISD's high-performance culture by overseeing and supporting approximately 10–15 schools. This position is responsible for leading a cross-functional team to ensure each campus delivers rigorous, high-quality instruction while addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. The Executive Director is accountable for improving instructional quality and student outcomes across a feeder pattern by coaching, evaluating, and developing principals through a pay-for-performance framework rooted in clear, data-informed metrics. As a key member of the leadership team, this role partners with Division Chiefs and other district departments to align resources and supports for schools, ensuring principals are equipped to lead instructionally excellent campuses. This position embodies HISD’s vision for system-wide transformation by building capacity, removing barriers to success, and ensuring all students are on a pathway to long-term economic opportunity and civic participation. EDUCATION
Master’s Degree WORK EXPERIENCE
5+ years of successful experience as principal or other related position Thorough knowledge of board policy and procedures; working knowledge of federal and state laws regulations, policies and procedures Proven effectiveness as coach or mentor of others in leadership positions To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our careers site. See steps below. Visit www.houstonisd.org/employees-careers Click "Click Here to View Career Opportunities" Search the following Job ID: 25831 Apply Now PLEASE NOTE
our application system requires a two-step completion process. Please check your email, including your spam folder, for a request to confirm personal information. For questions regarding the application process, please reach out to: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition HISDTalentAcquisition@houstonisd.org 713-556-7373 Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Strategy/Planning, Administrative, and Public Relations Equality statements and other postings removed for clarity.
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The Executive Director of Instruction plays a critical leadership role in HISD's high-performance culture by overseeing and supporting approximately 10–15 schools. This position is responsible for leading a cross-functional team to ensure each campus delivers rigorous, high-quality instruction while addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. The Executive Director is accountable for improving instructional quality and student outcomes across a feeder pattern by coaching, evaluating, and developing principals through a pay-for-performance framework rooted in clear, data-informed metrics. As a key member of the leadership team, this role partners with Division Chiefs and other district departments to align resources and supports for schools, ensuring principals are equipped to lead instructionally excellent campuses. This position embodies HISD’s vision for system-wide transformation by building capacity, removing barriers to success, and ensuring all students are on a pathway to long-term economic opportunity and civic participation. EDUCATION
Master’s Degree WORK EXPERIENCE
5+ years of successful experience as principal or other related position Thorough knowledge of board policy and procedures; working knowledge of federal and state laws regulations, policies and procedures Proven effectiveness as coach or mentor of others in leadership positions To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our careers site. See steps below. Visit www.houstonisd.org/employees-careers Click "Click Here to View Career Opportunities" Search the following Job ID: 25831 Apply Now PLEASE NOTE
our application system requires a two-step completion process. Please check your email, including your spam folder, for a request to confirm personal information. For questions regarding the application process, please reach out to: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition HISDTalentAcquisition@houstonisd.org 713-556-7373 Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Strategy/Planning, Administrative, and Public Relations Equality statements and other postings removed for clarity.
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