Chief of School Climate & Student Well Being

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 208.000 - 334.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a Chief of School Climate & Student Well-Being to lead the district's strategy for creating safe, inclusive, and engaging schools. Working with the Superintendent and leadership, this role oversees prevention, intervention, and comprehensive student supports to ensure every student can thrive.

The position directs the Office of School Climate & Student Well-Being, aligns priorities with the board and strategic plan, and uses data to drive improvement.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; master's and doctoral degrees preferred.
• At least 15 years of full-time professional work experience with at least 10 years of people management.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale initiatives to improve school climate, student engagement, attendance, safety, and outcomes.
• Experience leading prevention, intervention, student support, or school safety initiatives in a large urban district preferred.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and ability to interact with diverse constituencies.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and executes City Schools' comprehensive strategy for school climate, student well-being, prevention, intervention, attendance, and school safety.
• Leads districtwide initiatives that foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments across City Schools.
• Uses data on behavior, attendance, climate, safety, and outcomes to guide planning and continuous improvement.
• Provides leadership and professional development to Executive Directors and Directors; sets priorities, goals, and budgets.
• Represents City Schools with community organizations, government agencies, and external partners.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Chief of School Climate & Student Well Being

District Office

District Office - Position - Other

Job Number 8600047238

Start Date

Open Date 11/05/2026

Closing Date 11/27/2026

City Schools is committed to cultivating school environments where every student feels safe, supported, connected, and prepared to succeed. The Chief of School Climate & Student Well-Being serves as the senior executive responsible for advancing that commitment by leading City Schools' strategy for school climate, student well-being, prevention, intervention, and comprehensive student supports.
Working closely with the Superintendent and Executive Leadership Team, the Chief oversees the Office of School Climate & Student Well-Being to ensure every school fosters a culture of safety, belonging, engagement, and positive student development. Through proactive prevention, responsive intervention, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, the Chief strengthens school communities while removing barriers that impact student success and supporting the well-being of students and staff.

The Office of School Climate & Student Well-Being develops and coordinates systems of support that foster safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where students can thrive. The office strengthens prevention, intervention, student engagement, and school safety while removing barriers that impact attendance, behavior, and student success.

Essential Functions

• Develops and executes City Schools' comprehensive strategy for school climate, student well-being, prevention, intervention, attendance, and school safety aligned with the Board's goals, Superintendent's priorities, and strategic plan.
• Leads districtwide initiatives that foster safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments while strengthening student engagement, attendance, positive behavior, and overall well-being across City Schools.
• Uses behavioral, attendance, climate, safety, and student outcome data to evaluate effectiveness, inform executive decision-making, and guide strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and professional development to Executive Directors and Directors while establishing the division's strategic priorities, annual goals, operating plans, performance measures, and budget.
• Reports regularly to the Superintendent and Board of School Commissioners on school climate, attendance, discipline, student well-being, safety, and strategic initiatives while representing City Schools with community organizations, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and external partners.

Prevention Services

• Leads City Schools' strategy for creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments that promote student well-being, belonging, positive behavior, and engagement. The Office of Prevention Services includes:
  • School Culture and Climate Teams
  • Counseling
  • Social Workers
  • Restorative Practices
  • Climate and Culture Support
  • Student Attendance
• Develops proactive systems, programs, and supports that strengthen school climate, improve attendance, build positive relationships, and foster student engagement across City Schools.
• Partners with school leaders and central office departments to implement prevention strategies that address barriers to learning while promoting students' social, emotional, behavioral, and mental well-being.

Intervention Services

• Leads City Schools' strategy for responding to behavioral, attendance, and school safety concerns through equitable, restorative, and student-centered intervention systems. Intervention Services includes:
  • Student Code of Conduct
  • Truancy
  • Reengagement Services
  • School Police & Safety
• Ensures intervention programs and practices are implemented with fidelity and aligned with Board policy, state and federal requirements, and City Schools' commitment to equitable, restorative, and student-centered approaches.
• Uses behavioral, attendance, safety, and intervention data to strengthen supports, improve student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across City Schools.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and Chief of Schools to align school climate, attendance, behavioral supports, and student engagement initiatives with instructional priorities, school improvement efforts, and effective implementation across City Schools.
• Works closely with the Chief of Professional Learning & Pipeline Development to strengthen educator and leader capacity in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, student engagement, and positive school culture.
• Partners with the Chief of Special Education & Diverse Learners to coordinate behavioral, attendance, mental health, and intervention supports that improve outcomes for students requiring additional services.
• Collaborates with the Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief of Staff to align staffing, strategic planning, resource allocation, Board reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that support City Schools' priorities for school climate and student well-being.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 334234.00

Minimum Salary 207800.00

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; master's and doctoral degrees preferred.
• At least 15 years of full-time professional work experience, with at least 10 years of full-time people management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational initiatives that improve school climate, student engagement, attendance, safety, and student outcomes.
• Experience leading prevention, intervention, student support, or school safety initiatives within a large urban school district preferred.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is not affiliated with a bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirment Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($207,800 - $248,341).