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Job Title: Director, School Leader Preparation and Development

TheOfficeofSchoolsis responsible foreffective management, operation and achievement of schools and provides leadership to principals, administrators, and teachers to ensure academic excellence for all students.

areresponsible formanaging (1) the leadership of their assigned schools, (2) the performance of their assigned schools, and (3) the operations of their assigned schools. The core focus of the Instructional Superintendents is to ensure that high-quality instruction is delivered in their schools, by continually assessing the quality of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the school level.

leads the strategic vision and implementation of the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative, building comprehensive and aligned principal pipelines grounded in the seven critical domainsidentifiedby Wallace. Their work ensures DC Public Schools recruits, selects, and develops exceptional school leaders who can bring the district’s vision of equity to life.In addition to designing and delivering robust instructional leadership programs, the team works to strengthen school leader recruitment and selection processes. By aligning these efforts with leadership development, they ensure coherence across the pipeline and improve the district’s ability toidentifyand support equity-centered leaders. Their programming focuses on instructional excellence, data analysis, targeted intervention, and capacity building within schools. The team also triangulates qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate leadership initiatives and ensure alignment with the developmental needs of school leaders.

School Leader Recruitment,Selection, andDevelopment leads the strategic vision and implementation of the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative, building comprehensive and aligned principal pipelines grounded in the seven critical domainsidentifiedby Wallace. Their work ensures DC Public Schools recruits, selects, and develops exceptional school leaders who can bring the district’s vision of equity to life.In addition to designing and delivering robust instructional leadership programs, the team works to strengthen school leader recruitment and selection processes. By aligning these efforts with leadership development, they ensure coherence across the pipeline and improve the district’s ability toidentifyand support equity-centered leaders. Their programming focuses on instructional excellence, data analysis, targeted intervention, and capacity building within schools. The team also triangulates qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate leadership initiatives and ensure alignment with the developmental needs of school leaders.

The Director, School Leader Preparation and Development is responsible for ensuring that DCPS continues to strengthen, provide, and sustain comprehensive, aligned leadership development that results in student achievement. This position plays a critical role in providing direct and indirect supports to build the capacity of school leaders by planning, coordinating, and facilitating leadership development programs across the district. This position works collaboratively with internal district offices and external partners to design and implement initiatives that support both aspiring and current school leaders.

This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Traffic record check (as applicable); Consumer credit check (as applicable); Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

The Director, School Leader Preparation and Development will report to the Deputy Chief, School Leader Recruitment, Selection, and Development .

TheOfficeofSchoolsis responsible foreffective management, operation and achievement of schools and provides leadership to principals, administrators, and teachers to ensure academic excellence for all students.

• Instructional Superintendentsareresponsible formanaging (1) the leadership of their assigned schools, (2) the performance of their assigned schools, and (3) the operations of their assigned schools. The core focus of the Instructional Superintendents is to ensure that high-quality instruction is delivered in their schools, by continually assessing the quality of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the school level.

• School Leader Recruitment,Selection, andDevelopmentleads the strategic vision and implementation of the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative, building comprehensive and aligned principal pipelines grounded in the seven critical domainsidentifiedby Wallace. Their work ensures DC Public Schools recruits, selects, and develops exceptional school leaders who can bring the district’s vision of equity to life.In addition to designing and delivering robust instructional leadership programs, the team works to strengthen school leader recruitment and selection processes. By aligning these efforts with leadership development, they ensure coherence across the pipeline and improve the district’s ability toidentifyand support equity-centered leaders. Their programming focuses on instructional excellence, data analysis, targeted intervention, and capacity building within schools. The team also triangulates qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate leadership initiatives and ensure alignment with the developmental needs of school leaders.

School Leader Recruitment,Selection, andDevelopmentleads the strategic vision and implementation of the Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative, building comprehensive and aligned principal pipelines grounded in the seven critical domainsidentifiedby Wallace. Their work ensures DC Public Schools recruits, selects, and develops exceptional school leaders who can bring the district’s vision of equity to life.In addition to designing and delivering robust instructional leadership programs, the team works to strengthen school leader recruitment and selection processes. By aligning these efforts with leadership development, they ensure coherence across the pipeline and improve the district’s ability toidentifyand support equity-centered leaders. Their programming focuses on instructional excellence, data analysis, targeted intervention, and capacity building within schools. The team also triangulates qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate leadership initiatives and ensure alignment with the developmental needs of school leaders.

The Director, School Leader Preparation and Development is responsible for ensuring that DCPS continues to strengthen, provide, and sustain comprehensive, aligned leadership development that results in student achievement. This position plays a critical role in providing direct and indirect supports to build the capacity of school leaders by planning, coordinating, and facilitating leadership development programs across the district. This position works collaboratively with internal district offices and external partners to design and implement initiatives that support both aspiring and current school leaders.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides strategic leadership for leadership development programs, including coaching, professional learning, and aspiring principal preparation initiatives that strengthen the school leadership pipeline.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates high-quality professional learning experiences that build the capacity of aspiring, emerging, and current school leaders.
• Establishes systems, structures, and processes to support the vision, strategic planning, and successful execution of leadership development initiatives.
• Leads strategic planning across multiple programs, setting goals, performance measures, and accountability structures aligned to district priorities.

• Cultivates and sustains strong internal and external partnerships, collaborating across departments and with educational institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders to advance leadership development goals.

• Monitors program implementation and effectiveness, using data, stakeholder feedback, and continuous improvement practices to inform decisions and enhance outcomes.
• Collaborates with district leaders to identify leadership talent needs and supports succession planning, recruitment, selection, and advancement processes for school leaders.
• Provides direct and indirect leadership support through coaching, consulting, facilitation of professional learning communities, and targeted development opportunities for leaders preparing for advancement.
• Oversees departmental operations and project management, including resource allocation, implementation planning, and resolution of complex operational challenges.
• Advises senior leadership on emerging research, policy, and educational trends, ensuring leadership development strategies remain responsive to district priorities and evolving best practices.

• Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Experience providing coaching and professional development to school leaders.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered leadership development.
• Outstanding interpersonal, teamwork, and management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.A deep desire to excel, persevere, and proactively identify opportunities to innovate.

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodation and/or application assistance is available upon request at all stages of the application and employment process. To request accommodation, please contact dcps.eeo-ada@k12.dc.gov.