Director, School Choice Position Available In Duval, Florida

Director, School Choice
Duval County Public Schools

DISTRICT BASED

– Jacksonville, Florida This job is also posted in Duval County Public Schools, and Florida Department of Education
Job Details

Job ID:

5246067

Application Deadline:

Jul 02, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 18, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
The salary for this position is 100,000.00 and is non-negotiable. Job Summary
Leads the School Choice/Pupil Assignment Operations Department. Oversees the establishment, development and maintenance of school choice options including magnet programs, charter schools,
special transfer options, and other state mandated private and public school choice programs. Manages the assignment of students to schools, school boundaries and student enrollment
database. Writes, implements and manages large scale grants for magnet schools.
Essential Functions
1. Leads, directs, and manages School Choice operations; recruits, selects, orients,
trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines staff. Plans, monitors, appraises, andreviews staff job contributions to planning, development, delivery, follow-up, and evaluation of School Choice services.
2. Provides leadership, vision and visibility for all district School Choice programs.
3. Communicates policies, rules and procedures governing the district’s school choice options to the public. Prepares reports and makes presentations to the
administration, School Board and the community regarding school choice and pupil placement.
4. Monitors the implementation of unitary policies on magnet schools, pupil assignment, and student transfers.
5. Serves as Project Director for Magnet Schools Assistance Program grants(s).
6. Oversees the program design, implementation, and evaluation for more than 60 magnet schools. Identifies new magnet themes, makes recommendations for placement and implementation.
7. Ensures that magnet schools have an annual marketing and recruitment plan.
8. Oversees and approves all publications of the School Choice Department.
9. Implements the Opportunity Scholarship Program as needed.
10. Conducts site reviews and visits to magnet and charter schools. 11. Oversees School Choice programs including magnet, charter, special transfer options, McKay Scholarships, and Opportunity Scholarships.
12. Manages the Impact Aid/Federal Assistance Program.
13. Develops budgets and oversees the expenditure of district and federal funds.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Doctorate degree preferred.

Experience:

Seven (7) years successful supervisory or administrative experience at the school
or central office with increasing levels of responsibility. Knowledge of school board policies; state
and federal laws related to school choice options and pupil assignment; curriculum development;
and current trend in magnet program design and implementation. Demonstrated knowledge
and/or ability with technology, fiscal affairs, GIS software, and school boundaries. Must have
grant management background. Management experience with Magnet Schools Assistance
Program (MSAP) grant preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

Florida Department of Education Certification in Educational Leadership or Administration/Supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of school board policies; district rules and guidelines; and state and federal laws
related to school choice options and pupil assignment
Knowledge of curriculum development theories and practices
Knowledge of current trends in magnet program design and implementation
Knowledge of student tracking systems and methodologies associated with student
assignment
Knowledge of school boundaries
Knowledge of budget procedures
Strong word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, GIS, and database software skills
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong business acumen skills
Strong supervisory management skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to develop and manage organizational budget
Ability to communicate to management upwards and downwards
Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
Ability to design workflows and procedures;
Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
Ability to manage team activities
Ability to analyze complex data

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$100,000 Per Year
Job Requirements