Leadership Development Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The District Leadership Development Director provides strategic leadership for the design, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of districtwide leadership development systems aligned to the district's strategic plan. This role exists within the Strategy, Innovation, and Performance (SIP) division because leadership capacity is a critical driver of strategic plan execution, organizational effectiveness, talent sustainability, and long-term district transformation.

The Director leads the development of coherent leadership pipelines and professional learning experiences that strengthen leadership effectiveness across the organization. The position supports succession planning, executive leadership performance evaluation, leadership competency development, and cross-functional leadership capacity building to ensure the district develops, retains, and sustains high-performing leaders at all levels.

The Director works collaboratively across all divisions and departments to align leadership development systems with district priorities, strategic initiatives, organizational culture, and performance expectations.

REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent of Strategy, innovation, and Performance

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

WORK DAYS: 250

Education and Experience

Required:

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in education, organizational development, leadership development, or related field.
• Experience designing or facilitating leadership development programs preferred.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, and performance management systems preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and other Requirements

Required: Valid clear renewable Georgia Professional Standards Commission issued teaching or service certificate.

Preferred: Valid clear renewable Georgia Professional Standards Commission issued leadership certificate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate a districtwide leadership development framework and aligned learning experiences for district leaders.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and support leadership development experiences, workshops, retreats, coaching opportunities, and professional learning communities for district leaders.
• Develop differentiated leadership pathways for aspiring, emerging, and executive leaders.
• Lead and support leadership pipeline development and succession planning efforts for critical leadership roles.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the district's competency-based executive leadership evaluation system.
• Coordinate executive leadership evaluation processes, calibration activities, timelines, and professional learning supports.
• Partner with chiefs, department leaders, and district teams to align leadership development efforts to strategic priorities and organizational needs.
• Develop leadership tools, resources, guidance documents, and implementation supports for leaders across the district.
• Monitor and analyze leadership development and evaluation data to identify trends, strengths, and growth opportunities.
• Support organizational change management and strategic initiatives requiring leadership capacity building across departments.
• Manage the planning, communication, logistics, and execution of district leadership development programs and initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and progress updates related to leadership development, succession planning, and organizational capaci

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of leadership development, adult learning theory, organizational leadership, and talent development systems.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and organizational performance management practices.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, presentation, and professional learning design skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use findings to improve leadership systems and organizational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of competency-based performance evaluation systems preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time. Incumbents will receive an annual contract, and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience.

Work Environment

Employees in this classification are normally exposed to a typical office environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

Exceptional Physical or Sensory Demands

Occasional heavy lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Sitting or standing for extended periods with limited control over rest periods.