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Chief School Leadership Officer
Chief School Leadership Officer
Montgomery County Public Schools - Rockville, Maryland
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Job Specific Information: The salary for this position is $249,322. This position is posted ongoing until filled and has a July 1, 2025 start date. Please upload a current resume and interest letter. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
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MCPS Official Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Provides leadership, oversight, 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 associate superintendents, student activities program, and athletics program; regularly interacts with school administrators, departmental leadership, and other central office staff; serves as a liaison between the Superintendent’s office and various Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) constituencies, as appropriate.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to assignment. Must meet Maryland State certification requirements for Administrator I and II. Holds, or is eligible to hold, Maryland Superintendent licensure or certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to curriculum and instruction for general, special education, 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 district, the School Board, and federal, state, and county officials.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree required. Doctoral degree preferred. 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. Successful experience as a principal; central office administrative leadership experience: successful large-scale educational project management preferred.