Hiring: Chief Schools Officer (Immediate Opening) Company: IDEA Public Schools Location: Hidalgo County, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:09:24 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive educational leadership experience •Success as a campus principal, with a record of improving student achievement •Demonstrated results improving academic outcomes across multiple schools or a region •Executive leadership in a high-performing charter network or large public school system Required Skills: •IDEA Public Schools educates more than 80,000 students across 130 schools in seven Texas regions. We believe every child deserves access to an excellent school that prepares them for a life of meaningful, empowered choice. The Chief Schools Officer ensures that promise becomes reality on every campus. •Success is measured in student outcomes: students reading on grade level, campuses earning A and B ratings, schools that families choose and students stay in, and graduates ready for college. •Directly supervises Area Superintendents, Chief of Staff, and the VP of School Development. Leads multiple layers of leadership supporting principals and campus leadership teams statewide. •This is a full-time hybrid position based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate. •Up to 50% travel across IDEA's Texas regions. •Ensure faithful implementation of the academic model. Partner with the Chief Academic Officer, who designs curriculum, assessments, training, and data tools. Build the systems that get those tools used well in every classroom: strong Tier 1 instruction, effective intervention, and disciplined use of data. •Ensure faithful implementation of the school operations model. Partner with Chief Campus Operating Officer, who designs the operational model: facilities, safety, transportation, food service, and campus systems. Build the systems that get every campus running these well, so operations enable instruction rather than compete with it. •Develop principals and the leaders who coach them. Coach Area Superintendents and Executive Directors to develop principals into instructional leaders. Build leadership pipelines and succession plans so every campus has a strong principal. Qualifications: •Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time to IDEA regions across Texas •Must be able to work in office, campus, and classroom environments •Must be able to navigate stairs or use an elevator •Must be able to sit for extended periods during meetings and work sessions •Must be able to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods •Bachelor's degree required •Master's degree preferred Compensation: •Salary for this role is commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!