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Houston ISD

Executive Director of Instruction

Houston ISD, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr

Senior Recruiter | Houston ISD | Administrator | Human Resources JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director of Instruction plays a critical leadership role in HISD’s high‑performance culture by overseeing and supporting approximately 6‑10 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, ideally

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.

1. Visit www.houstonisd.org/employees-careers

2. Select “Apply Now”

3. Search the following Job ID: 30739

4. 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

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education

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