Job Description
Position Type:
Executive Officers/Exec Dir Vision and Strategy Date Posted:
5/21/2026 Location:
Instructional Support Center Job Code:
Exec Dir Vision and Strategy - 020403 Standard Hours:
40 Department:
Office of Superintendent - 232312 Empl Class:
NA License and Certification Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator\'s Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Required Education Qualifications:
Master\'s Degree Education, Leadership, Public Administration or related field RequiredDoctoral Degree Education, Leadership, Public Administration or related field Preferred Experience Qualifications:
7 years Leadership experience in education, public sector, or a related field RequiredExperience working directly with executive leadership teams RequiredDemonstrated success in strategic planning, systems alignment, and organizational change Required Skills Qualifications:
Strategic thinking with the ability to operationalize visionStrong collaboration skills and ability to function as a senior-level thought partnerDeep understanding of instructional systems and student outcomesAbility to lead through influence across departmentsData-driven decision making and performance managementClear and disciplined communicationCommitment to equity and consistent outcomes for all students Primary Responsibilities:
The Executive Director of Visioning and Strategy works in close collaboration with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent to ensure that the district\'s Portrait of a Graduate drives all aspects of the organization. This role is responsible for translating the Portrait into a coherent, system-wide strategy and ensuring it is embedded across every division, school, and initiative. Serving as a key strategic partner to the Superintendent\'s Cabinet, the Executive Director brings alignment, focus, and accountability so that the district\'s vision is consistently reflected in practice across the system. In strong systems, vision is not owned by one office, it is carried consistently by leadership. This role ensures that, in partnership with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent, the Portrait of a Graduate becomes the throughline that guides decisions, priorities, and outcomes across the entire district. Portrait of a Graduate Alignment (Core Function) In partnership with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent, lead the system-wide integration of the Portrait of a Graduate into all district priorities, initiatives, and practicesEnsure the competencies and outcomes outlined in the Portrait are clearly defined, measurable, and reflected in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student experiencesCollaborate with division leaders to embed the Portrait into planning, implementation, and evaluation processesConduct ongoing reviews of programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with the Portrait, making recommendations for refinement or discontinuation Strategic Planning and Execution Co-develop and manage the district\'s strategic plan with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent, ensuring direct alignment to the Portrait of a GraduateEstablish metrics and benchmarks that measure progress toward Portrait outcomesMonitor implementation across departments and schools, ensuring consistency and coherence System Coherence and Cross-Functional Leadership Work alongside senior leadership to align academic, operational, and support functions around shared outcomesFacilitate cross-department collaboration to ensure unified direction and reduce fragmentationSupport leaders in prioritizing high-impact work tied to district goals Performance Management and Continuous Improvement Develop and implement systems to track progress toward Portrait-aligned goalsUse data to identify gaps between current practice and desired outcomesLead cycles of reflection and adjustment in collaboration with senior leadership Innovation and Future Readiness Advise the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent on emerging practices that strengthen Portrait outcomesEnsure innovation efforts are aligned to district priorities and not operating independentlyBalance forward-looking strategies with proven practices that support student success Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Support the Superintendent in communicating a clear and consistent vision tied to the Portrait of a GraduateDevelop messaging and materials that connect district priorities to day-to-day workBuild shared ownership of the Portrait across staff, families, and community stakeholders Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
