2026-2027 Executive Director of Secondary Education

JobID:

17935

Position Type:

Administrative Staff Date Posted:

3/20/2026

Location:

DISTRICT OFFICE POSITION PURPOSE

Under the guidance and support of the Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Schools, the Executive Director of Secondary Education provides strategic coaching and administrative leadership for secondary principals. The role requires, but is not limited to, the provision of ongoing coaching and professional development to enhance school-based instructional leadership capacity. The Executive Director also collaborates with the principal to ensure quality implementation of the school's instructional program while supporting the practices and procedures that ensure continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coaching, Professional Development, and Instructional Support Evaluates Principals while providing strategic coaching, training, and general professional support to ensure continuous improvement Coordinates professional learning opportunities for school-based administrators Provides leadership for principals in their efforts to improve teacher performance and ensure the application of quality instructional practices Collaborates with the principal to assess strengths and opportunities for improvement; aligns professional development in accordance with identified needs Works cooperatively with district and staff to support and enhance the school's instructional program. Collects, reviews, and interpret performance data to improve student achievement. Administrative/Professional Leadership Duties Helps to ensure that schools are in compliance with district mandates and expectations Plans and conducts principals' meetings while serving as a primary source of information and professional guidance Responds to constituent concerns, complaints, requests, and inquiries Performs other related duties as assigned

ABILITY TO

Effectively supervise, support, train, and professionally develop administrators Meaningfully collaborate, build positive rapport, and relate well to others Communicate clearly, orally and in writing

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Schools, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of school and district policies and practices Ability to analyze and solve complex problems relating to students, personnel, disciplinary actions, legal and regulatory issues, operations, and other management responsibilities Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks and responsibilities Knowledge of instructional methodologies, strategies, and assessment instruments Excellent verbal and written communications skills

CERTIFICATIONS

Must hold or be eligible for a provisional or clear renewable Leadership Certificate

EXPERIENCE

: Master's Degree in Education, Educational Administration or related field Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in Education, Educational Administration, or related field Minimum 3 years of experience as a Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO

Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Schools

DAYS PER YEAR

260 SALARY

CLASSIFICATION

Administrative Salary Schedule - LEVEL 211

EMPLOYEE GROUP:

Administrative

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Must apply online by completing an "Administrative" application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents. 2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents. 3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s). Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature:

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Date:

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