Leadership Effectiveness Coach (2026-2027 SY), Leadership Services

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 123,984 - 151,536; Part time

Job summary

Henry County Schools in McDonough, GA is seeking a part-time Leadership Effectiveness Coach to develop Principals and Assistant Principals. The role will apply the Highly Effective Leader Framework and align with district priorities while coaching leaders through one-on-one and small-group sessions to improve student outcomes.

You will collaborate with the district's Senior Team, provide timely feedback, and help build a culture of continuous improvement and leadership effectiveness across

Qualifications

• Hold Georgia Leadership Certification.
• Minimum of three years of successful building-level leadership experience in an accredited school system.
• Extensive knowledge of Henry County Schools and the Five Year Strategic Plan.
• Deep knowledge of leadership coaching and ability to develop others to continually grow.
• Proven track record of working well with others.
• Exceptional integrity, confidentiality, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Lifts or moves up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential relationship with designated leaders.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support, plus just-in-time training on leadership levers.
• Guide fidelity of the school's 90 Day Action Plan implementation.
• Collaborate with leaders to analyze data and drive better outcomes.
• Support a learning-focused culture driven by results.
• Help leaders build a positive climate through connectivity.
• Foster continuous improvement to maximize student and staff performance.
• Conduct site visits to observe leadership activities and professional learning.
• Provide timely, reflective follow-up and feedback based on observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Confidentiality & integrity

Education

Georgia Leadership Certification

Job description

Position

• Title: Leadership Effectiveness Coach
• Division: Leadership Services
• Reports To: Director, Leadership Development
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Salary Schedule: $100/Hour
• Work Days: Asscheduled; part-time, not to exceed 49%

Overview

The Leadership Effectiveness Coach will support Leadership Services in the development of Principals and Assistant Principals. The Board of Education believes that effective leaders produce excellent results. As such, the Leadership Effectiveness Coach will develop an understanding of current district priorities, the Highly Effective Leader Framework, and will collaborate with key members of the district's Senior Team to help build the capacity of our leaders in the most critical leadership behaviors resulting in improved achievement and outcomes for all students.

Essential Duties

• Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential, and non‑evaluative relationship with designated leaders.
• Provide designated leaders with individualized support through one‑on‑one meetings, small group support sessions, and just‑in‑time training, focusing on leadership levers within the Highly Effective Leader Framework.
• Provide guidance to leaders to ensure fidelity of implementation of the school's 90 Day Action Plan.
• Collaborate with leaders to analyze school data and assess performance outcomes to make informed decisions that lead to increased effectiveness and excellence.
• Support the leader in the development and sustainability of a learning focused culture driven by results.
• Assist leaders in building their capacity of establishing a positive school climate driven by connectivity.
• Support the leader in creating a culture of continuous improvement to maximize student and staff performance.
• Conduct site‑based visits to observe leaders in action as they facilitate administrative team meetings, collaborative planning, instructional and operational leadership team meetings, and professional learning.
• Provide timely and reflective follow‑up and feedback to Principals based on site visit observations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hold Georgia Leadership Certification.
• Minimum of three years of successful building‑level leadership experience in an accredited school system.
• Extensive knowledge of Henry County Schools and the Five Year Strategic Plan.
• Deep knowledge of leadership coaching and the ability to develop and motivate others to continually grow.
• Proven track record of working well with others.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.