Adjunct Executive Coach, Field Services

Classification:  Admin/Prof - Adjunct (part-time)

Exemption Status/Test:  Exempt/Professional

Job Grade:  6

Department:   Center for Strategic District Support

Reports To:  Chief of the Center for Strategic District Support 

Job Goal:

The Executive Coach, Field Services will serve as a key liaison between local school districts and Region 4, providing strategic support and expert consultation to superintendents. In this role, executive coaches will conduct regular onsite visits to engage superintendents, assist in needed areas and problem-solving, and offer expertise across a broad range of leadership and governance matters. Additionally, executive coaches will attend Region 4 superintendent meetings to help districts leverage and utilize the full range of resources and services offered by Region 4 that align with district needs.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university

• Three years of demonstrated success as a superintendent in a public school district

• Proven experience providing guidance, support, and technical assistance to district leadership teams

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Certification:

• Texas Superintendent Certification or at least three years of experience as a Texas Superintendent

Experience:

1. Demonstrated success as a superintendent in a public school district.
2. Proven experience providing guidance, support, and technical assistance to district leadership teams.
3. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Special Knowledge and Skills:

1. Strong ability to collaborate with a variety of educational leaders and stakeholders.
2. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
3. Expertise in executive coaching for high-performing school leaders.
4. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust with district leadership.
5. Deep understanding of Region 4 programs, services, and coordinated supports, or a willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. TEA School Board Training Authorized Provider (EISO Coach).
2. Lone Star Governance Coach certification.
3. Doctorate in Education or a related field.
4. Experience working with education service centers or across multiple school districts.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provide Expert Guidance and Support: Deliver timely and relevant updates to district leadership regarding developments, initiatives, and priorities at the regional and state levels.
2. Offer Targeted Technical Assistance: Provide expert consultation on key topics such as school finance, superintendent/board relations, school safety, district accountability, personnel management, and policy implementation, along with mandated training requirements.
3. Build Strong Relationships with Superintendents: Foster and maintain lasting relationships with superintendents by offering personalized support and solutions to meet their unique leadership challenges.
4. Conduct Regular Visits and Needs Assessments: Visit districts regularly and maintain open lines of communication to assess needs, become familiar with district goals, and provide coordinated assistance tailored to each district’s specific context.
5. Engage in Regional Collaboration: Participate in superintendent county-cluster group meetings as necessary and collaborate with Region 4 personnel to coordinate academic and programmatic services that meet the specific needs of each district.
6. Support New Superintendents and Promote Peer Networking and Engagement of all Superintendents: Facilitate opportunities for new superintendents or those new to Region 4 to build peer relationships, acclimate to the regional leadership group, and integrate into superintendent networks. Support the Region 4 Executive Director in coordinating mentorship programs for first-time superintendents within the region.
7. Participate in Region 4 Superintendent Meetings: Attend and actively engage in Region 4’s monthly superintendent meetings, ensuring continuous relationship-building with both traditional and charter school leaders, while promoting Region 4 services related to superintendent and board training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:

Frequent in and occasional out of region travel; frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of a mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.