Chief of Schools

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.

 Contingent upon funding

JOB DESCRIPTION:

REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent of Academics

Quality school leadership is one of the leading factors determining student achievement. Providence Public Schools is committed to implementing innovative school and program models to ensure that every student has access to learning environments that meet their needs in order to thrive! 

In addition to the overall vision-setting and strategic planning for the Innovative Schools model, the Chief of Schools will focus on supporting principals' growth as instructional leaders through direct management and coaching in these unique schools.  The Chief of Schools will drive and oversee all innovation and design related efforts within the district.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree or formal training in Educational Leadership; doctorate preferred;
• 8-10 years of relevant experience preferably in a public education turnaround distric

CERTIFICATE / LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Building Level Administrator Certification or Superintendent certification

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a key member of the Cabinet, contributing to the development and execution of district strategy aligned to the Superintendent’s vision.
• Provides direct supervision, coaching, and evaluation of Principal Supervisors to ensure high-quality support to school leaders.
• Establishes clear expectations and accountability systems for Principal Supervisors and principals to drive student outcomes.
• Strengthens leadership capacity across schools by ensuring effective coaching, professional learning, and performance management systems for school leaders.
• Ensures alignment between central office supports and school needs, streamlining systems to provide coherent, responsive service to schools.
• Promotes consistency in instructional expectations, operational effectiveness, and student experience across all schools.
• Leads and oversees school improvement planning and implementation in alignment with district priorities and turnaround efforts.
• Ensures the effective use of qualitative and quantitative data to inform school improvement, leadership decisions, and progress monitoring.
• Builds and sustains a districtwide culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Collaborates with cross-functional district teams to identify and remove barriers to school success and innovation.
• Oversees the implementation of innovation and redesign strategies across school-based programs.
• Engages families, community stakeholders, and advisory groups as partners in school improvement efforts.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of school improvement initiatives and leadership practices.
• Manages departmental operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance management.
• Serves as liaison to external partners, including the Rhode Island Department of Education and other agencies.
• Secures and manages funding to support school improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

• Proven experience in leading effective teams and individuals, managing organizational change and initiating key innovations 
• Advanced ability to set and meet goals and priorities, and work with colleagues to implement and drive results-oriented systems for teaching and learning 
• Highly effective decision-making skills, organizational, planning, and administrative skills 
• Alignment with mission, vision and core values of Providence Public Schools 
• Exceptional communication ability, both written and oral 
• Bilingual Preferred 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

EEO Statement

Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work

Providence Public School District participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all participating employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Please review the following posters for more information:

• Notice of E-Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
• IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)

Salary : $151,290 - $171,922