Director - Leadership Development
Job Description
Director - Leadership Development
Department: School Leadership
Reports to: Senior Executive Director of Leadership Development
Pay Grade: 1001
Days: 239 Days
Salary Range: minimum $100,000 - maximum $130,000
FSLA Status: Exempt
Position Purpose
The Director of Leadership Development is responsible for the execution and delivery of district leadership development initiatives aligned to the systems, priorities, and leadership academies designed and led by the Senior Executive Director of Leadership Development.
This role ensures high-quality implementation, coherence, and participant experience across leadership professional learning for principals, assistant principals, and aspiring leaders. The Director does not own system-level strategy, leadership academy design, or district-wide outcomes, but plays a critical role in ensuring initiatives are executed with fidelity, consistency, and urgency at scale.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Design and facilitate leadership professional learning experiences aligned to district priorities and instructional expectations.
Develop session materials, tools, and resources that support defined learning objectives.
Support the planning and facilitation of monthly principal meetings as directed, ensuring alignment with established agendas and priorities.
Implement summer and back-to-school leadership professional learning designed by the Senior Executive Director.
Leadership Academies
Executes, facilitates, and supports the district's leadership academies in alignment with the vision, structure, and expectations established by the Senior Executive Director of Leadership Development.
Designs and refines academy components, session content, learning experiences, and facilitation materials within the academy framework and parameters established by the Senior Executive Director.
Facilitates academy sessions, learning labs, and cohort-based experiences to ensure high-quality adult learning, coherence, and consistency across campuses and participant groups.
Coordinates logistics, schedules, materials, participant communication, and operational supports necessary for successful academy implementation.
Implements academy experiences as designed and directed, ensuring fidelity to system priorities, instructional expectations, and leadership competencies.
Monitors participant engagement, attendance, completion, and implementation of learning; collects qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform continuous improvement.
Synthesizes implementation insights and participant data to provide actionable feedback to the Senior Executive Director.
Does not hold responsibility for academy strategy, system-level design, entry or exit criteria, budget authority, or district-wide outcomes.
Data, Monitoring, and Reporting
Collect and analyze participant feedback and implementation data to inform continuous improvement.
Prepare summaries, reports, and implementation insights for review by the Senior Executive Director.
Track participation and completion of leadership development offerings.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
Partner with principals, assistant principals, and internal departments to support effective delivery of professional learning.
Communicate clearly with participants regarding expectations, schedules, and learning outcomes.
Build strong working relationships to support implementation fidelity and responsiveness.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise assigned staff or project teams as designated by the Senior Executive Director of Leadership Development.
Supports training, coaching, and evaluation of staff involved in leadership development initiatives.
Personal Work Relationships
All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
Other Duties as Assigned
Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board policies and regulations.
Complies with lawful directives in situations requiring coordinated team effort.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of federal and state guidelines, district policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of leadership development, instructional leadership, and adult learning best practices.
Knowledge of data systems, data analysis, and action planning.
Skill in managing change within a large, complex organization.
Skill in project management, planning, development, and evaluation.
Skill in analyzing multiple data sources, identifying root causes, and supporting corrective action.
Skill in continuous improvement and problem-solving models.
Ability to make timely decisions in high-accountability environments.
Ability to align academic and operational systems to support school-level execution.
Ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in alignment with district priorities.
Ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret data for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to use software to create and analyze spreadsheets, dashboards, presentations, and documents.
Ability to engage in self-reflection and professional growth.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and manage frequent interruptions.
Travel Requirements
Travels to district campuses and professional meetings as required.
Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of the mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree in education or a related field required.
Certification/License: Valid Texas Mid-Management and/or Principal Certification preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience.
Minimum of three years of successful campus leadership experience (principal experience preferred).
Experience designing and facilitating professional development.
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.