Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Executive Director, Performance Area

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • $90K — $108K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related area required
  • Master's degree in School Administration or related area required
  • NC Certification (Principal or Superintendent) preferred
  • Minimum of five years' experience as a building or district administrator preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of public school system policies and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise assigned programs and staff in the district
  • Provide day-to-day support for PreK-12 schools in the performance area
  • Facilitate leadership and support for principals and assistant principals
  • Serve as a coach and mentor for school leaders and teachers
  • Analyze data and prepare reports to ensure schools meet strategic goals

Benefits

  • Full-time, 12-month position
  • Opportunity for professional development and leadership training
  • Work within a supportive educational community
  • Engagement in district, state, and public functions
  • Potential for career advancement within the school system
Full Job Description
Licensed District and School Administrators



Start Date

Open Date 10/02/2026

Closing Date 10/30/2026

General Definition of Work

The performance area executive director, under minimal supervision, performs senior level work with extensive decision-making discretion coordinating instructional support services to assist schools in achieving desired student achievement goals. This position will support the assigned performance area to serve the needs of the schools and community. Employee will oversee principals in assigned areas to resolve school-based concerns and problems. This position is responsible for assisting principals and teachers in striving for maximum student achievement. Employee performs advanced and supervisory work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures related to a wide variety of programs and activities under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Pay Grade 11/Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of School Performance

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions
  • Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
  • Lead, manage and supervise assigned programs/staff in the district
  • Provide day-to-day support and supervision of PreK-12 schools assigned to the performance area
  • Provide leadership and support for principals and assistant principals
  • Serve as a facilitator in identifying and securing expertise and support services to principals, school based support staff and teachers to help them increase student achievement
  • Serve as a coach/mentor to individual principals/assistant principals/teachers/literacy facilitators/academic facilitators
  • Assist building administrators with current and desired conditions regarding district priorities in their schools
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to discuss academic achievement, benchmarks and the performance area support needed to help schools reach desired academic goals
  • Assist the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance in overseeing the performance area functions to ensure compliance with district policy and the strategic plan
  • Serve as a representative of the Assistant Superintendent of School Performance at district, state, public and governmental functions when necessary and appropriate
  • Monitor fidelity of school implementation of district curriculum and program initiatives
  • Coordinate and collaborate with district and performance area staff to provide timely and appropriate professional development that supports the school improvement plan
  • Analyze data and prepare reports as needed/required ensuring every school meets their SIP goals and the district meets the targets in the strategic plan
  • Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
  • Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
  • Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
  • Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school systems
  • Comprehensive knowledge of staff development practices, procedures, and techniques
  • Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
  • Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications
  • Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
  • Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
  • Ability to develop and monitor a budget
  • Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
  • Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
  • Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
  • Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in related area required
  • Master's degree in School Administration or related area required
  • NC Certification (Principal or Superintendent) preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience as building or district administrator preferred
  • Equivalent combination of experience and education

Special Requirements
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
  • Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings


# of Jobs 1.00

Salary: From 90811.18

Teacher Scale N

Minimum Educational Requirements Masters

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
  • Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
  • Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
  • Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
  • Ability to move to other work locations
  • Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
  • Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
  • Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
  • Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
  • Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
  • Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress
  • Must be on-call as a regular part of the job


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About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is a public school system in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the second-largest school district in North Carolina and the 17th largest in the United States. CMS serves over 147,000 students in grades Pre-K through 12 and employs over 19,000 people, making it one of the largest employers in the Charlotte area. The district operates 176 schools, including 89 elementary schools, 34 middle schools, 29 high schools, and 24 alternative and special schools. CMS is committed to providing all students with a high-quality education that prepares them for college, career, and life.
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