Chief of Staff - Office of Superintendent

id='p103709_'>Chief of Staff - Office of Superintendent JobID: 103709

Position Type:

Executive Officers/Chief of Staff

Date Posted:

7/28/2026

Location:

Instructional Support Center

Job Code: Chief of Staff - 020093 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Office of Superintendent - 232312 Empl Class: NA Job Description: Show/Hide

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Required)

Education Qualifications:

• Specialist's Degree in related field (Required)
• Certification (AS-6) (Required)

Experience Qualifications:

• 10+ years in a public school setting with five years progressive administrative leadership experience Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups including the Board, Superintendent, Cabinet, Board Attorney, central office staff, local school staff, and the general public
• Overall knowledge of the total operation of the school system is essential
• Must have knowledge of current school law
• Must have good listening, writing, and decision-making skills
• Must be organized and intuitive in order to accomplish the various activities that need attention and action on a daily basis
• Must have a working knowledge of the Continuous Quality Improvement philosophy and exhibit Gwinnett's Quality-Plus Leadership principles on a daily basis
• Must have the confidence and credibility to deal with a variety of people and issues in a professional, sensitive, and confidential manner

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensure the effective operation of the Superintendent's office and provide comprehensive support in system initiatives and priorities, cross divisional collaboration, and assist the Superintendent with Board initiatives and projects. Work collaboratively with designated staff to ensure effective leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best educational programs and services. Provide direct support in all matters related to Legislation and Policy and serve as the District's Legal liaison.

Support the Superintendent and Senior Staff members in Policy Development and complex issues and needs.

• Advance the Superintendent's vision and priorities for the District.

• Support the Superintendent with designated key group's (i.e., Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, TAC, etc.) and serve as his representative as designated.

• Assist in the accurate and timely dissemination of information from the Superintendent's Office to all stakeholders related to the District's strategic direction.

• Participates with the Superintendent and other senior staff in strategic planning, policy development and problem resolution of complex issues and needs.

• Analyze and manage sensitive issues to prevent negative District impact.

• Prepare and contribute to the preparation or reports, briefings, presentations, and response on strategic issues as appropriate.

• Support the Superintendent in oversight and direction related to change management and Strategic Planning.

• Provide oversight of designated specials projects and all facets of the Superintendent's Office.

• Ensure Divisional alignment to District initiatives and priorities.

• Participate and assist the Superintendent with Strategic Planning and implementation of the District's Blueprint.

• Facilitate cross divisional communication.

• Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet.

• Keep the Superintendent apprised of significant issues, problems, and concerns.

• Serve as a confidential advisor to the Superintendent of various system issues.

• Support Superintendent's vision of innovation across the District.

• Support the Superintendent with Board relations.

• Attend all meetings designated by the Superintendent to provide support for Board members.

• Communicate and assist Senior staff with Board expectations.

• Provide effective communication to Board members on designated issues, initiatives, and priorities.

• Support Board members with any/all essential needs as directed by the Superintendent and foster, manage, and develop Board cohesiveness.

• Provide oversight and direction in the development, review , and revision of system policies/procedures and the Legislative process.

• Interpret to Board members, staff, and community the policies and procedures.

• Keep the Superintendent and Board apprised of new legislation and its impact on system policies and operations.

• Ensure the development and implementation of the Board Legislative Priorities.

• Assist with Gwinnett Legislative Delegation, Intergovernmental relations and lobbying.

• Serve as the legal Liaison with the School Board Attorney and ensure compliance with all applicable statues related to records compliance.

• Assist central staff with issues that may require legal assistance from the Board Attorney and coordinate referrals as appropriate.

• Monitor all legal complaints (lawsuits) resulting from compliance issues with Federal and/or State Law.

• Supervise the Director of Records Compliance to ensure the appropriate and timely response to request made under the Open Records Act.

• Ensure ongoing attainment of pertinent knowledge, skills and ability which add to the effective operations of the Superintendent's Office and School District.

• Knowledge of Title 20 annotated code of Georgia.

• Knowledge of District operations and organization.

• Ability to organize and effectively process and maintain records.

• Ability to make oral presentations.

• Maintain effective working relationships with District personnel and the general public.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.