Job title: Executive Director of Network Schools
Work Location: Central Office
Unit/Department: Administrative

Orleans Parish
School Board

3520 General DeGaulle Dr.,
Suite 5055
New Orleans, LA 70114

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

Job Description
 Full-time

 Exempt

 Part-time

 Nonexempt

Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Orleans Parish School Board, the
Director of Network Schools will provide effective leadership and oversight of the OPSB Network Schools and
assist with the oversight of instructional programs at the Youth Study Center and the Alternative Learning
Institute.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Other duties may be assigned in the evolution of this new division.
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Sets and defines the academic vision and leadership for network schools, achieving buy-in and
investment from the school teams to adopt best practices;
Sets with principals ambitious, clear and measurable goals related to student achievement, holding
principals accountable for meeting the goals, and providing support and adjustment where needed;
Regularly briefs the CAO and Superintendent on the progress of each school and each principal’s
performance towards achieving school goals;
Assesses leadership capacity and develops an individualized Leadership Development Plan (“LDP”)
for each principal, which includes conducting regular formal and informal evaluations to support the
achievement of their performance plans and goals of the LDP;
Develops a high-performing network team of principals who leverage one another’s strengths and
support one another in achieving shared goals;
Utilizes and creates best practices to increase student achievement on measures that matter for
college and career readiness;
Creates a data driven culture in assessing schools, teachers and student performance;
Leads a comprehensive and concrete network-wide plan for the curriculum transition, ensuring all
curriculum and assessments align with state standards;
Works closely with Exceptional Children’s Services and other departments as necessary to ensure all
students are achieving, regardless of need;
Fosters meaningful relationships with families and community partners to provide holistic support for
students across schools and creates a strong support structure to ensure all students are achieving;
Ensures adherence to all district and state policies;
Works with school leaders to create a talent management strategy to develop and attract highly
effective teachers;
Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications, Education and Work Experience:
Master’s Degree required. Doctorate Degree preferred. Minimum of five years successful experience in
education administration at the level of principal or above.
Executive Director of Network Schools
September, 2015

 Louisiana Type A Certificate or Educational Leader Certificate Level 2 (EDL2) eligible
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Experienced instructional leader with deep knowledge of literacy and numeracy.
Proven track record leading large-scale, sustainable turnaround efforts, as well as transforming good
schools into great ones.
Expertise in leadership development, building effective teams, coaching, and ensuring professional
growth for all network team members.
Pursues and implements innovative ideas and methods, remains committed to seeking out and
sharing current research and evidence-based best practices.
Is knowledgeable of operations, management and organizational design and uses this knowledge to
ensure improved student outcomes.
Builds collaborative relationships with a wide variety of constituent groups, including external
partnerships, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support
school and principal needs.
Demonstrates an unyielding commitment to continuous improvement and an unwavering belief that all
students can achieve at high levels.
Extensive experience in school and central office operations.

Work Environment:
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the job.
 Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.)
part of the work day;
 Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
 Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals,
etc) rarely;
 Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or
similar elements rarely;
 Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.
Professional Conduct: Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of
professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty,
dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to OPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct
which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
Chain of Supervision: Chief Administrative Officer
Supervises: Interim Director of Network Schools, Instructional Specialist, Priority Program Design Specialist,
School Leaders/Principals for all Network Schools

Executive Director of Network Schools
September, 2015