Director of Innovation

Montgomery Public Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools in Central Office is seeking a Director of Innovation to lead the district's strategic and academic initiatives. You will advise, coordinate, and monitor programs to ensure alignment with the district's mission.

You will work with academic leadership, departments, schools, and community partners to promote innovative practices, data-driven decisions, and equitable access to opportunities for students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education / Business / Public Administration / Educational Administration or related field.
• Must participate in a background check and meet suitability requirements.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered at the Board's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement of district initiatives.
• Support implementation of charter, magnet, and school choice initiatives.
• Coordinate diverse district initiatives (e.g., Dual Language Immersion, Intersession, High Dosage Tutoring, Summer Programs).
• Collaborate with departments, school leaders, and partners to align with district goals.
• Monitor program effectiveness, analyze data, and report to leadership.

Education

Master's degree or higher in Education / Business / Public Administration / Educational Administration or related field

Job description

JOB TITLE

Director of Innovation

REPORTS TO

Chief Academic and Accountability Officer

WORKDAYS

12 Months (240 Days)

SALARY

Schedule 64 ($92,628 - $121,772)

LOCATION

Central Office

FLSA Status

EXEMPT X

JOB DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES

To assist the Chief Academic and Accountability Officer in advising, supporting, coordinating, and monitoring strategic and academic initiatives (including but not limited to: Dual Language Immersion, Intersession, High Dosage Tutoring, Summer Programs, Afterschool Enrichment, and Intervention) that support the mission and vision of the school district. The Director works collaboratively with district departments, school leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders to ensure assigned initiatives are effectively implemented, monitored, and aligned with district goals.

• Coordinates the planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement of assigned strategic and innovative district initiatives.
• Supports the implementation and monitoring of district responsibilities associated with the Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, in collaboration with appropriate district leadership and departments.
• Assists with ongoing review, coordination, and implementation of processes related to charter schools, magnet schools, school choice, and other district innovation strategies.
• Coordinates assigned district initiatives, including Dual Language Immersion, Intersession, HighDosage Tutoring, Summer Programs, Afterschool Enrichment, Intervention Programs, and other innovative academic opportunities.
• Collaborates with district departments and school leaders to support the implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives approved by the Birmingham City Schools Board of Education and district leadership.
• Works collaboratively with academic leadership, department heads, principals, and program staff to promote alignment, clarify responsibilities, reduce duplication of efforts, and support implementation of the district's strategic priorities.
• Research promising practices, innovative instructional models, emerging programs, and educational trends and makes recommendations to the Chief Academic and Accountability Officer regarding opportunities that may benefit students and schools.
• Promotes a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration, problem solving, continuous improvement, and the development and testing of new approaches designed to improve student outcomes.
• Supports change-management efforts associated with assigned programs and initiatives by communicating expectations, identifying implementation challenges, supporting stakeholder engagement, and assisting schools and departments with successful implementation.
• Coordinates, organizes, and facilitates professional learning opportunities for district, school, and program staff related to assigned initiatives, innovative practices, program implementation, and equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with vendors, service providers, professional organizations, and community partners.
• Assists with the development and administration of the Innovation Department budget and monitors expenditures for assigned programs to ensure appropriate and responsible use of district resources.
• Monitors contracts, program expenditures, implementation timelines, deliverables, and other requirements associated with assigned initiatives and partnerships.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel in accordance with district policies and procedures and ensures staff members have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
• Identifies and supports professional learning opportunities for assigned employees to strengthen their effectiveness and capacity to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Develops, maintains, and recommends improvements to departmental procedures, processes, and implementation protocols to improve operational efficiency and the effective use of district resources.
• Establishes processes for monitoring the implementation, participation, effectiveness, and outcomes of assigned programs and initiatives.
• Collects, analyzes, and uses student achievement, participation, attendance, program implementation, and other relevant data to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Prepares reports, presentations, updates, and recommendations regarding assigned programs and initiatives for the Chief Academic and Accountability Officer and other district leadership as requested.
• Assists schools and departments with identifying barriers to successful program implementation and coordinates appropriate district support.
• Supports efforts to ensure students across the district have equitable access to innovative academic programs, enrichment opportunities, interventions, and other educational resources.
• Maintains knowledge of current educational trends, research, legislation, regulations, and emerging practices related to innovation, school choice, educational programming, and student opportunity.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and district requirements applicable to assigned programs and initiatives.
• aPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Academic and Accountability Officer or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university in Education, Business or Public Administration, Educational Administration, or closely related field.
• Must participate in a background check and subsequently meet the “suitability for employment” requirement
• The Superintendent may deem such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications as appropriate.
• Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (Hiretrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Hireture)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED

November 2026

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by the Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.