Houston Independent School District
Executive Director, School Choice
Houston Independent School District, Texas City, Texas, us, 77592
Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: School Choice
Area:Central
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $195,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
Directs and oversees the Magnet Program. Designs, implements and directs innovative magnet programs to meet the needs of students across the district.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs the operation and strategic direction of the Magnet Department.Develops and implements innovations to magnet programs to insure continuous improvements of programs across the district. Provide leadership in the development of courses of instruction which integrate curriculum with technology. Evaluates current programs to insure the needs of the students are being met.Assists in the preparation and administration of funds in accordance with established federal, state and local policies.Plans, manages and develops systematic changes to the Magnet Program. Creates magnet policy and procedures.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
Provides expertise, consultation and/or technical assistance related to magnet programs to principals, magnet coordinators, and upper management across the District. Also serves as an advocate/liaison between the school system and local, state and federal agencies.Coordinates and provides training experiences of site coordinators and teachers.Plans and oversees district-wide magnet program recruitment activities in order to increase enrollment. Responsible for effective communications to provide information regarding magnet programs to parents and community.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
7+ years
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Microsoft OfficeOffice equipment (e.g., computer, copier)Teacher Certification
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district. Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district-wide.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Department: School Choice
Area:Central
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $195,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
Directs and oversees the Magnet Program. Designs, implements and directs innovative magnet programs to meet the needs of students across the district.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs the operation and strategic direction of the Magnet Department.Develops and implements innovations to magnet programs to insure continuous improvements of programs across the district. Provide leadership in the development of courses of instruction which integrate curriculum with technology. Evaluates current programs to insure the needs of the students are being met.Assists in the preparation and administration of funds in accordance with established federal, state and local policies.Plans, manages and develops systematic changes to the Magnet Program. Creates magnet policy and procedures.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
Provides expertise, consultation and/or technical assistance related to magnet programs to principals, magnet coordinators, and upper management across the District. Also serves as an advocate/liaison between the school system and local, state and federal agencies.Coordinates and provides training experiences of site coordinators and teachers.Plans and oversees district-wide magnet program recruitment activities in order to increase enrollment. Responsible for effective communications to provide information regarding magnet programs to parents and community.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
7+ years
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Microsoft OfficeOffice equipment (e.g., computer, copier)Teacher Certification
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district. Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district-wide.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.