Chief of Schools

Chief Of Schools

The Tejano Center for Community Concerns, based in Houston, Texas, is a multifaceted nonprofit organization committed to improving opportunities for children and families in underserved communities. Through its integrated programs including education, housing, health, and social services, the Tejano Center empowers individuals and strengthens neighborhoods. At the heart of this work is Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success (RYSS), a PK12 open-enrollment public charter school system serving more than 2,200 students across nine campuses. RYSS provides a rigorous academic program grounded in cultural pride, character development, and college readiness, with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of education in a culturally relevant environment.

The Chief of Schools serves as the senior executive leader responsible for academic performance, instructional quality, campus leadership effectiveness, and enrollment sustainability across the RYSS network. This role provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure alignment with the organization's mission, compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements, charter performance standards, and delivery of high-quality educational programs that meet the needs of all students. The Chief of Schools directly oversees principals and academic leaders and serves as the primary driver of instructional excellence, accountability performance, and continuous improvement across all campuses.

Education / Certification: Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field required. Valid Texas Superintendent Certificate or Mid-Management Administrator Certification required.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of successful school or district-level leadership experience. Charter school leadership experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in instructional leadership, accountability improvement, compliance oversight, enrollment growth, and curriculum development.

Special Knowledge and Skills: Deep knowledge of TEA accountability systems, charter school law, and federal/state education regulations. Expertise in curriculum design, instructional best practices, and assessment systems. Strong executive leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.

Core Competencies: Instructional Leadership, Equity and Inclusion, Data-Driven Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Enrollment Growth & Retention, Curriculum Leadership.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic & Executive Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction Leadership, Compliance and Accountability, Campus & Operational Oversight, Student Enrollment Leadership, Community & Stakeholder Engagement, Personnel Leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct supervision of campus principals, curriculum and instruction leaders, and district-level directors as assigned by the Superintendent.

Working Conditions: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional overnight travel. Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to support schools and district operations.

Performance Expectations: Demonstrated improvement in student academic outcomes and accountability performance. Effective leadership of campus principals and instructional systems. Strong compliance record and operational alignment. Collaborative, visible, and mission-driven executive leadership presence.