Chief of Schools Officer

Chief of Schools Officer Norristown Area School District

ADMINISTRATION BLDG

- Norristown, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Norristown Area School District Job Details

Job ID:

5705900

Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description The Chief of Schools Officer serves as the primary supervisor and coach for a cohort of K-12 building-level principals. This role is responsible for ensuring system coherence, ensuring that the district's strategic goals and curriculum standards are executed with high fidelity across all buildings.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or a related field. Doctorate preferred Valid Pennsylvania administrative certification required - K-12 Principal required and/or Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility preferred. 5-7 years of successful experience as a Building Principal or District Level Administrator Proven track record of improving student achievement data and school performance Mastery of the Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) Deep experience with Multi-tiered system support (MTSS) Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills for managing adult performance and addressing complex organizational issues Experience in a public urban school setting preferred Bilingual and Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred. Duties and responsibilities:

Instructional Coaching:

Provide ongoing professional development and coaching for school leaders in instructional leadership, staff management, and school culture to enhance leadership practice and student achievement.

Management Support:

Coach Principals in effective building-level hiring practices and staff evaluation techniques.

Continuous Improvement:

Cultivate instructional leaders to guide systematic improvement and increase desired outcomes through rigorous problem-solving and data-driven decisions.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct regular "Instructional Rounds" and learning walks with principals and assistant principals to observe and provide feedback on classroom teaching.

Curriculum Fidelity:

In partnership with the Teaching and Learning Department, ensure literacy and math interventions are implemented consistently across all assigned buildings.

Instructional Outcomes:

Ensure that building leaders guide school communities toward outcomes that directly impact student achievement and instructional practices.

Performance Evaluation:

Directly evaluate and rate principals using the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) frameworks.

Academic Access:

Identify and remove administrative barriers to ensure all qualified students have access to Advanced, Honors, AP, and Gifted programming.

Data Analysis:

Analyze district and state data platforms (e.g., PSSA/Keystone scores and attendance) to pinpoint and eliminate performance deficits.

Root Cause Analysis:

Apply rigorous Root Cause Analysis to disaggregated student data to address achievement and opportunity gaps. School Improvement Plans (SIPs): Assist principals in writing and executing measurable SIPs, with a focus on creating and managing high-performing systems that provide educational opportunities for all students.

Systemic Discipline Management:

In partnership with the Student Services Department, monitor discipline data and implement effective alternatives to exclusionary discipline to maximize time spent in the classroom.

Leadership Development:

Develop and lead an inspiring principal's program to cultivate a pipeline of high-performing leaders. Engage in relevant professional development to enhance performance and support the building of leaders Performs such other duties as requested/assigned by direct supervisor. Schedule and Salary 12 month position $185,000 - $200,000 (prorate accordingly)

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required