Uplift Education, Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools

Edgility Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 187,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools to lead and inspire educational excellence across multiple campuses. This pivotal role involves managing and developing school leadership teams, ensuring instructional quality, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership abilities, a strong educational background, and a commitment to student achievement. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering students and shaping future leaders. If you are passionate about education and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in education, particularly in middle/high school.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Secondary Managing Directors and Campus Directors.
• Ensure high-performing school teams aligned with academic philosophy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Instructional Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Uplift Education, Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools

MISSION STATEMENT
To create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower students to reach their highest potential and inspire a lifelong love of learning, achievement, service, and responsible citizenship.

OPPORTUNITY
The Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools for Uplift Education will play a critical role in ensuring each of our 26 secondary schools (of 45 schools total) are executing with fidelity the network's instructional program, grounded in the International Baccalaureate framework, that prepares every scholar for college and beyond. The Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools will work in partnership with the President and Deputy Chief of Primary Schools colleagues to manage, inspire, develop, and retain Managing Directors, the Sr. Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction and Academic Directors across the network. The ultimate outcome of the Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools' work will be to work in partnership with the President to ensure that every Uplift middle and high school is either an "A" or "B" on the state's accountability framework and to ensure that 70% of alumni are on track to complete college within 6 years.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position supervises Managing Directors and potentially some Academic Directors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of the Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools include:

• Works with the President to manage, develop, and retain Secondary Managing Directors and Campus Directors providing regular coaching, professional development, and onboarding support to ensure they are fully equipped to lead and maintain high-performing school teams aligned to Uplift's bold academic philosophy;
• Partners with Managing Directors to hire, inspire, and develop Campus Directors and Deans, fostering stable and effective leadership teams capable of executing instructional excellence and strong school culture;
• Works with the President and Deputy Chief of Primary Schools to design and implement a scope and sequence for Managing Director professional development;
• Encourages cross-division collaboration to align Primary, Middle, and High School academic and cultural priorities;
• Collaborates with the COO and Regional Directors of Operations to strengthen coordination and partnership between instructional and operations teams;
• Directly supervises and coaches a subset of Managing Directors or Academic Directors, conducting weekly data reviews, joint site visits, coaching observations, and professional development reviews;
• Assists in resolving student, staff, and parent issues escalated from campuses;
• Observes and evaluates monthly Director professional development sessions;
• Collaborates with the Chief People Officer to ensure every school has a strong, diverse pipeline of teachers and leaders.

COMPETENCIES
In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal Deputy Chief of Secondary Schools candidate will have/be a:

• High expectations (academic and behavioral) for all students;
• Relentless achiever;
• Ability to lead;
• Superior Instructional Leader;
• Reflects and self-improves;
• Excellent communicator;
• Collaborative;
• Promote a mission-driven culture.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education And/Or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B.S.) from a four-year college or university required. A master's degree in education or a related field is desirable. Applicants should have 3-5 years of Academic Director/Principal supervisory experience with a clear track record of success in middle and/or high school.

Language Skills
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and instructional manuals. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Mathematical Skills
Demonstrated ability to apply mathematical concepts to analyze data and inform decision-making.

REASONING ABILITY
Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft Office applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with frequent interruptions and varying noise levels.

Other Qualifications
Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 - $187,500, and robust benefits.

TO APPLY
Please submit a resume online at the provided application link.

Uplift Education is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.