Deputy Superintendent

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the NOLA Public Schools. This role is responsible for providing strategic oversight, coordination, and support to the district’s executive-level Chief positions, ensuring their work is aligned and advancing the district’s mission.

The Deputy Superintendent’s core responsibility is to strengthen the internal operations of the district by leading and facilitating high-level strategic initiatives that promote systems thinking, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and foster shared decision-making. This position is pivotal in creating coherence across departments and ensuring that teams work in unison toward common goals.

In close partnership with the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent will also play a key role in driving progress toward the annual performance objectives set by the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB). This includes monitoring implementation, aligning resources, and maintaining a results-driven focus to ensure accountability and sustained organizational improvement.

Salary Range: $150,000- $220,000

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Planning

• Serve as a principal advisor to the Superintendent, offering high-level counsel on organizational strategy, performance improvement, and policy development
• Assist in prioritizing both internal operations and external engagements to ensure the Superintendent’s time is aligned with the most mission-critical initiatives
• Drive the district’s strategic planning process, collaborating with key leaders to define long-term goals, develop actionable plans, and identify the resources necessary to achieve organizational objectives
• Play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization, identifying emerging priorities and challenges, managing associated risks, and proactively adjusting strategies to ensure success
• Implement systems for progress monitoring and accountability to ensure achievement of strategic goals
  
  
  

Leadership Supervision & Support

• Build and strengthen leadership capacity across the organization, providing development opportunities, mentorship, and collaborative support to executive leaders
• Provide executive-level leadership and facilitation support, empowering Chiefs to manage citywide and districtwide functions effectively
• Offer ongoing coaching and performance feedback to Chiefs, supporting their growth and reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment of messaging across internal and external meetings, promoting clear and consistent communication of district priorities
• Represent the Superintendent as needed, ensuring continuity of leadership, decision-making, and strategic direction
  
  
  

Board & Executive Engagement

• Oversee the successful coordination and execution of all Board-related functions, including strategic meeting planning and communication
• Coordinate high-impact projects and prepares briefings, reports, and communications to inform internal leadership and the Board
• Organize and facilitate Superintendent briefings, ensuring that Chiefs are prepared with evidence-based, outcomes-driven presentations
  
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Chiefs, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams to align efforts and drive progress on district goals
• Engage with school leaders, families, and community stakeholders to incorporate their input into decision-making processes and resolve issues impacting school performance
• Maintain collaborative relationships with state and federal agencies, ensuring alignment with policy developments and compliance with regulatory requirements
  
  
  

Operations & Performance Management

• Coordinate key projects, timelines, and deliverables to support high-quality execution across departments
• Implement a progress monitoring system to track milestone achievement, operational performance, and goal alignment; and
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the continuous improvement of NOLA Public Schools
  
  
  

Educational Background

• Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in K-12 education including central office or executive-level roles
• Charter school experience is strongly preferred
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification with School Superintendent add-on
  
  
  

Other Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities Required

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale organizational initiatives in complex educational environments
• Strong understanding of both instructional and operational functions within a school district
• Proven track record of promoting equity, driving systemic change, and achieving measurable results
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Systems-level thinking and ability to align multiple departments toward shared goals
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style
• Political acumen and ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through
  
  
  

Direct Reports

• C-Suite Positions
  
  
  

Salaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting
  
  
  

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.