Executive Director of Instruction - Central Division

Houston ISD - Executive Director of Instruction - Central Division Job Title: Executive Director of Instruction - Central Division School: Campus Description: Date Posted: 9/26/2025 Deadline: Until Filled Openings: 1 Commitment: Full Time Overview The Executive Director of Instruction plays a critical leadership role in HISD's high-performance culture by overseeing and supporting approximately 10–15 schools. This position is responsible for leading a cross-functional team to ensure each campus delivers rigorous, high-quality instruction while addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. The Executive Director is accountable for improving instructional quality and student outcomes across a feeder pattern by coaching, evaluating, and developing principals through a pay-for-performance framework rooted in clear, data-informed metrics. As a key member of the leadership team, this role partners with Division Chiefs and other district departments to align resources and supports for schools, ensuring principals are equipped to lead instructionally excellent campuses. This position embodies HISD’s vision for system-wide transformation by building capacity, removing barriers to success, and ensuring all students are on a pathway to long-term economic opportunity and civic participation. Responsibilities Oversee and support approximately 10–15 schools within the Central Division to ensure rigorous, high-quality instruction. Lead a cross-functional team to address academic, social, and emotional needs of students. Coach, evaluate, and develop principals using a pay-for-performance framework with clear, data-informed metrics. Partner with Division Chiefs and district departments to align resources and supports for schools. Build capacity and remove barriers to ensure all campuses are on a path to instructional excellence and student success. Qualifications Education: Master’s Degree Work Experience: 5+ years of successful experience as principal or other related position Thorough knowledge of board policy and procedures; working knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures Proven effectiveness as a coach or mentor of others in leadership positions Salary Range $170,000 - $195,000 How To Apply To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our careers site. See steps below. Visit Click "Click Here to View Career Opportunities" Search the Job ID: 25831 Apply Now Note: Our application system requires a two-step completion process. Please check your email, including spam, for a request to confirm personal information. For questions regarding the application process, please reach out to: Human Resources - Talent 713-556-7373 Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06