Senior Chief of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Alma Advisory Group, United States
Job Description
As the second largest school district in the state of Ohio, Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) serves approximately 35,000 scholars across 99 schools, including 65 schools serving PreK through 8th grade, 31 High Schools, and 3 remote or virtual school options. Our district is grounded in the progress achieved since the introduction of our community-driven reform framework and we are poised to continue these essential efforts to ensure that all public school scholars have a high-quality, equitable education in schools that inspire joy in learning. Our families have the opportunity to choose which schools their scholars attend, with extensive options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our Vision for Learning is personalized for each scholar and designed to engage scholars deeply with increased autonomy on their respective learning journeys. Rooted in the elements of Competency-Based Education, Anytime/Anywhere Learning, Whole Human Learning, and Personalized Learner Pathways, we aim to amplify the experience and opportunity for each scholar and family we are honored to serve. Strong community partnerships support our efforts to help scholars select, prepare for and access futures of their choice through Say Yes Cleveland’s wraparound support and tuition scholarships, advising through College Now, and Planning and Career Exploration (PACE).
In the spring of 2023, the Board appointed new CEO Dr. Warren Morgan to lead the district into its next chapter. In the coming year, Dr. Morgan is looking to thoughtfully assess the current state of the district and build a clear vision moving forward. He is establishing a leadership team that is laser-focused on building the conditions for student success, and ensuring that all schools have the resources, services and supports needed to ensure high-quality instruction in every classroom and every school.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Chief of Education is a key leader on the CEO’s cabinet spearheading the district’s efforts to ensure high-quality instruction in every classroom, in every school. The Senior Chief of Education leads the district’s academics functions which include Organizational Learning, the Chief Schools Office, Strategic Implementation, Teaching and Learning and Student Supports. We are seeking a leader who can build trust and authentic lines of communication that strengthen the district’s ability to successfully meet our scholars’ needs.
Your Key Responsibilities
Instructional Vision and Stewardship
- Oversee the development and vision for all academic programming including curriculum and instruction, career and college success, early childhood, and fine arts.
- Ensure that the core curriculum instruction addresses the needs of diverse learners and is supplemented by enrichment and support programs when needed.
- Facilitate and promote consistent instructional practices and routines across schools.
- Oversee a comprehensive program for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, which assesses the needs of students, establishes objectives and priorities, develops strategies to achieve objectives, and evaluates programs.
- Apply research and best practices to inform the development of theories of pedagogy, intervention services, integrated health, and special education and related services.
- Oversee innovative and comprehensive student support services and programming which address a spectrum of student needs to maximize the delivery of educational programs.
- Ensure all program areas are in compliance with governing federal, state and local regulations.
Instructional Program Design and Effectiveness
- Ensure the use of evidence-based, data-driven programs, including the use of research and program evaluation when appropriate to provide the highest quality services to our schools.
- Develop and implement plans for the academic systems, design, and organizational structure to achieve the district’s priorities for student achievement.
- Continuously measure and assess the effectiveness of all processes within the education departments, including developing and regularly tracking progress toward ambitious team goals that support student learning.
- Partner with Network Support Leaders and visit and observe schools to evaluate instruction, climate, student behavior, and leadership to ensure a deep understanding of the comprehensive academic needs of the district’s schools.
- Ensure high-quality professional development opportunities are offered to schools, principals, and other staff aligned to the district’s priorities and academic vision.
- Ensure the effective oversight of schools including that our six (6) Network Support Leaders manage, coach, and mentor scho