What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Chief - Central position at Houston Independent School District?
Location : Central Division
Department : Division Chief - Central
Area : Central
Contract Months : 12
Salary Range : $215,000.00 – $255,000.00
Academic Year : 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Division Chief reports to the Chief of Schools at the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and is responsible for driving improved student outcomes across assigned Units / Divisions. This leader will leverage student performance and staff effectiveness data to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support schools across all feeder patterns. The Division Chief ensures that central office support is deployed efficiently and effectively to meet the diverse needs of schools and students. As part of HISD’s transformation efforts, this role requires an unwavering commitment to high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with the district’s mission to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving world.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
List most important duties first
1. Leadership & Performance Management
- Recruit, select, develop, and evaluate Senior Executive Directors of Instruction Units, ensuring alignment with HISD’s high-performance culture.
- Set bold, measurable, and achievable goals for Senior Executive Directors that drive student academic success and hold them accountable for results.
- Implement differentiated retention strategies to recognize and retain high-performing leaders while addressing performance gaps effectively.
2. Strategic Support & School Alignment
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
4. Data-Driven Decision Making & Accountability
5. Commitment to HISD’s High-Performance Culture
6. Additional Responsibilities
EDUCATION
Master's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
10 years in educational leadership within a large school system. Experience in an urban school district preferred. Experience as superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent or chief of staff at the district level is preferred.
Experience working with multi-layered budgets including state, federal and grant funds required. Must be effective with large forum public speaking engagements and presentations.
Working experience with data driven accountability performance model.
SKILL AND / OR REQUIRED LICENSING / CERTIFICATION
SAP, Microsoft Office, Chancery
Teacher Certification, School Administrator Certification
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
HISD is undertaking the most comprehensive public education transformation in the country. Our leaders are expected to be catalysts for change, ensuring that every student receives excellent instruction and is prepared for the demands of the modern workforce. We operate in a high-performance culture where accountability is paired with strong support.
HISD leaders :
Choosing to lead in HISD means embracing the challenge of transforming public education at scale. If you are a leader committed to excellence and willing to be part of an elite team dedicated to student success, then we welcome you to join us in this historic effort.
WORK COMPLEXITY / INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is highly complex and broad in scope covering several departments / divisions across HISD. Policy, procedures and precedent are created and approved by this position. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Participates in a group plan and / or budget development.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Greater latitude and discretion is warranted in making decisions which affect major areas of HISD and possibly the organization's public image. The job is constantly expected to apply creative solutions to complex problems and develop new ideas and concepts. Reviews and approves decisions and / or recommendations that may have a significant impact on the entire organization.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have a major impact to multiple divisions or the organization and may impact the general direction of HISD. Errors may cause continuous adverse influence on the future operations of the organization, in matters involving important customer commitments, organizational liability, and other matters which may appreciably affect future costs.
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
Leads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor, and becomes involved in the customer's decision making process including presenting alternatives and information and applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of problems. Monitors customer service standards.
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.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $215,000 - $255,000
