Portland, OR – Chief of Schools Grades K-12

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is a PK-12 urban school district in Portland, Oregon. With more than 49,000 students in 81 schools, it is one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest.  PPS has a diverse student body.  17% percent identify as Latino, 9% black, and 6% Asian.  Another 11% self-identify as multi-racial.  Approximately 8,000 employees work for the school system.

With highly trained teachers and staff; an engaged parent community; strong partnerships, and a focus on closing the racial educational achievement gap, PPS has seen significant gains in its graduation rate and has enjoyed steady enrollment growth. Thanks to the state Legislature, school funding is improving and thanks to Portland voters, a PPS School Building Improvement Bond is now fueling the modernization of our aging school buildings for 21st century learning.

The Chief of Schools reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction & School Communities (ISC) and part of the Instruction and School Communities leadership team. The Chief of Schools leads and supervises senior district leaders responsible for principal supervision and support of more than 80 schools. The Chief of Schools establishes a culture of high expectations which provides every student with equitable access to high- quality, standards-based, and culturally-responsive instruction – improving student performance and eliminating achievement disparities.   A full job description can be found attached to this job posting.

HYA is also recruiting the following cabinet level positions for Portland Public Schools:

• Deputy Superintendent Business & Operations
• Chief Academic Officer
• Chief Student Support Services

To apply for a position, send the following three items in a single PDF to portland@hyasearch.com with the Job Title of the position you are seeking as the subject heading.  DEADLINE IS MAY 29, 2022

• Cover letter explaining why you are seeking this position and what you can contribute to the school district
• A current resume
• A list of 3 references – names, title, cell phone, and email address