| Location | Beaumont, TX |
SY2026-2027
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Beaumont
Independent
School
District
Position
Description
Position
Overview
The
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
serves
as
the
executive
leader
responsible
for
providing
strategic
leadership,
organizational
integration,
and
executive
oversight
for
the
district's
student
opportunity,
readiness,
and
support
systems.
This
position
exists
to
ensure
student-centered
organizational
systems
function
as
one
coherent
framework
that
expands
equitable
access,
strengthens
student
readiness,
promotes
meaningful
learning
opportunities,
and
improves
student
success
across
the
Ofce
of
Academics.
The
Executive
Director
translates
the
strategic
direction
established
by
the
Deputy
Chief
into
integrated
organizational
systems
that
align
multilingual
education,
counseling,
student
behavior,
college,
career,
and
military
readiness,
student
development
programs,
and
other
student
support
systems
to
strengthen
implementation,
improve
organizational
effectiveness,
and
advance
district
priorities.
Success
is
measured
through
equitable
access
to
high-quality
opportunities
and
supports,
organizational
coherence,
leadership
effectiveness,
student
readiness,
and
measurable
improvements
in
student
achievement,
engagement,
and
postsecondary
success.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Qualications
Master's
degree
required;
advanced
degree
in
educational
leadership,
public
administration,
business
administration,
organizational
leadership,
or
related
eld
preferred.
Valid
Texas
administrator
certication
required.
Demonstrated
experience
leading
multiple
district
systems,
departments,
or
organizational
functions
that
support
student
achievement,
access,
and
success.
Proven
track
record
of
improving
organizational
performance,
operational
effectiveness,
and
student
outcomes
through
strategic
systems
leadership.
Extensive
knowledge
of
student
opportunity
and
readiness
systems,
multilingual
education,
counseling,
student
behavior,
college,
career,
and
military
readiness,
and
strategies
that
promote
equitable
access,
student
success,
and
postsecondary
readiness.
Experience
developing
leadership
capacity
and
leading
directors
or
other
organizational
leaders.
Demonstrated
ability
to
lead
cross-functional
initiatives,
build
organizational
alignment,
and
operate
effectively
in
complex,
collaborative,
and
high-accountability
environments.
Leadership
Philosophy
The
Executive
Director
believes
sustainable
improvement
occurs
when
related
organizational
systems
function
together
with
clarity,
consistency,
and
shared
accountability.
Leadership
is
demonstrated
through
strategic
integration,
organizational
alignment,
disciplined
execution,
continuous
improvement,
and
an
unwavering
commitment
to
student
success.
The
Executive
Director
operates
from
the
belief
that:
Organizational
coherence
strengthens
system
effectiveness.
High-performing
organizations
require
aligned
systems
rather
than
isolated
initiatives.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Leadership
exists
to
develop
people,
strengthen
systems,
and
improve
organizational
performance.
Every
organizational
system
within
the
Executive
Director's
area
of
responsibility
should
contribute
to
one
coherent
Academic
Operating
System.
Decisions
should
be
grounded
in
evidence,
aligned
to
district
priorities,
and
focused
on
improving
student
outcomes.
Continuous
improvement
is
achieved
by
strengthening
organizational
systems
before
addressing
isolated
challenges.
Collaboration
across
departments
and
stakeholder
groups
is
essential
to
sustained
success.
Executive
Leadership
Responsibilities
Executive
Responsibility
Executive
Leadership
Student
Support
Systems
Aligns
counseling,
behavioral
supports,
attendance,
intervention,
crisis
response,
and
other
student
support
systems
that
promote
student
well-being,
engagement,
belonging,
and
academic
success.
College,
Career,
and
Military
Readiness
Integrates
readiness
systems
that
expand
access
to
postsecondary
education,
workforce
experiences,
military
pathways,
industry
credentials,
and
successful
transitions
beyond
graduation.
Multilingual
Education
Leads
systems
that
promote
language
acquisition,
biliteracy,
academic
achievement,
and
equitable
access
for
multilingual
learners.
Student
Development
Programs
Ensures
Fine
Arts,
Health,
Physical
Education,
and
related
student
development
programs
operate
as
integrated
systems
that
promote
high-quality
instruction,
student
wellness,
leadership,
creativity,
and
life
readiness.
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Aligns
districtwide
opportunities,
programs,
and
initiatives
that
expand
equitable
access,
remove
barriers
to
participation,
and
increase
student
readiness
for
college,
career,
military,
and
life.
Organizational
Integration
Aligns
student
opportunity,
readiness,
and
support
systems
to
ensure
coherent
implementation,
shared
accountability,
and
coordinated
services
across
the
district.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Executive
Initiatives
and
Special
Projects
Leads
executive
initiatives
and
cross-functional
projects
assigned
by
the
Deputy
Chief
that
strengthen
student
opportunity,
organizational
effectiveness,
and
district
priorities.
Organizational
Outcomes
The
Executive
Director
is
accountable
for
ensuring
student
opportunity,
readiness,
and
support
systems
produce
measurable
improvements
in:
Student
Opportunity
Increased
equitable
access
to
high-quality
programs,
services,
and
learning
opportunities.
Reduced
barriers
to
participation
and
success.
Expanded
opportunities
that
prepare
students
for
college,
career,
military,
and
life.
Student
Success
Improved
academic
achievement,
engagement,
attendance,
and
persistence.
Increased
college,
career,
and
military
readiness.
Improved
outcomes
across
multilingual
education,
student
support,
and
student
readiness
systems.
Student
Development
Increased
access
to
and
participation
in
Fine
Arts,
Health,
Physical
Education,
and
other
student
development
opportunities.
Improved
student
wellness,
belonging,
creativity,
leadership,
and
overall
development.
Expanded
opportunities
that
support
whole-child
development.
Organizational
Effectiveness
Strong
alignment
among
student
opportunity,
readiness,
and
support
systems.
Consistent
implementation
of
district
priorities.
Effective
coordination
of
student
opportunity
and
support
systems
across
the
Ofce
of
Academics.
Leadership
Effectiveness
Increased
leadership
capacity
across
assigned
organizational
functions.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Clear
accountability
for
implementation
and
organizational
performance.
Strong
collaboration
among
departments,
campuses,
families,
and
community
partners.
Continuous
Improvement
Effective
monitoring
of
organizational
performance
and
program
implementation.
Data-informed
decision-making
that
strengthens
student
opportunity
and
support
systems.
Sustainable
improvement
across
assigned
organizational
systems.
Leadership
Accountability
The
Executive
Director
is
accountable
for
ensuring
the
assigned
executive
responsibilities
function
as
one
coherent
system
that
consistently
improves
organizational
performance
and
student
outcomes.
The
Executive
Director
is
expected
to:
Provide
executive
leadership
across
assigned
organizational
systems.
Establish
strategic
priorities
and
implementation
expectations
across
assigned
organizational
functions.
Ensure
alignment
among
student
opportunity,
readiness,
and
support
systems.
Monitor
organizational
performance
and
drive
continuous
improvement.
Develop
leadership
capacity
throughout
the
assigned
executive
responsibilities.
Align
organizational
resources
to
maximize
effectiveness.
Anticipate
organizational
risks
and
proactively
remove
barriers.
Lead
strategic
initiatives
and
special
projects
aligned
to
district
priorities.
Authority
and
Decision
Rights
The
Executive
Director
has
the
authority
to:
Establish
operating
expectations
across
assigned
organizational
systems.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Design,
integrate,
and
improve
organizational
systems
within
the
assigned
areas
of
responsibility.
Allocate
organizational
resources
in
alignment
with
district
priorities.
Approve
operating
procedures
and
implementation
frameworks.
Direct
cross-functional
initiatives
within
the
assigned
organizational
systems.
Recommend
organizational,
stafng,
and
resource
changes.
Recommend
administrative
procedures
that
strengthen
organizational
effectiveness.
Signicant
districtwide
organizational,
nancial,
or
strategic
decisions
remain
subject
to
approval
by
the
Deputy
Chief
of
Academics
and
Superintendent,
as
appropriate.
Core
Skill
Set
The
competencies
below
represent
the
executive
leadership
capabilities
required
to
lead
an
integrated
portfolio
of
organizational
systems
and
improve
student
and
organizational
outcomes.
Executive
Leadership
and
Organizational
Integration
-
Aligns
multiple
related
organizational
systems
into
one
coherent
framework
that
advances
district
priorities
and
improves
organizational
effectiveness.
Systems
Design
and
Continuous
Improvement
-
Designs,
integrates,
monitors,
and
improves
organizational
systems
that
strengthen
implementation
and
performance.
Strategic
Leadership
and
Capacity
Building
-
Develops
leadership
capability
across
the
portfolio
by
establishing
clear
expectations,
strengthening
organizational
capacity,
and
empowering
leaders.
Performance
Management
-
Uses
multiple
sources
of
evidence
to
evaluate
organizational
performance,
monitor
implementation,
and
improve
outcomes.
Change
Leadership
-
Leads
organizational
change
while
maintaining
trust,
stability,
and
focus
on
district
priorities.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Cross-Functional
Collaboration
-
Builds
strong
partnerships
across
departments,
campuses,
and
stakeholders
to
strengthen
organizational
coherence.
Executive
Communication
-
Communicates
strategic
priorities,
organizational
expectations,
and
complex
information
clearly
to
diverse
audiences.
Strategic
Resource
Stewardship
-
Aligns
people,
resources,
partnerships,
and
organizational
capacity
to
maximize
effectiveness
and
student
impact.
Strategic
Decision-Making
-
Makes
sound
decisions
by
balancing
competing
priorities,
anticipating
organizational
risk,
and
maintaining
focus
on
long-term
success.
Student
Opportunity
and
Postsecondary
Readiness
organizational
systems
expand
equitable
access
to
high-quality
learning
experiences,
meaningful
student
supports,
and
pathways
that
prepare
every
student
for
success
beyond
graduation.
BISD
Leadership
Principles
The
Executive
Director
demonstrates
unwavering
commitment
to
the
district's
leadership
principles,
which
guide
executive
decision-making
and
organizational
design.
High-Quality
Instruction
is
the
Core
Work.
Stabilize
the
Instructional
Core
First.
Enable
Principals
to
Lead
Instruction.
Systems
Over
Individuals.
Protect
Organizational
Coherence.
Reduce
Organizational
Complexity.
Reduce
Variability
Across
Campuses.
Build
Capacity,
Not
Dependency.
Design
for
Execution.
Make
Outcomes
Visible.
Personality
Traits
Visionary
and
Strategic
-
Thinks
beyond
immediate
challenges
to
establish
long-term
direction
while
connecting
daily
work
to
district
priorities.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Systems-Oriented
-
Naturally
seeks
patterns,
relationships,
and
organizational
solutions
that
strengthen
coherence
rather
than
isolated
improvements.
Architect
Mindset
-
Thinks
beyond
solving
immediate
problems
by
designing
sustainable
organizational
systems
that
improve
performance
over
time.
Decisive
and
Courageous
-
Makes
timely,
well-informed
decisions,
addresses
difcult
issues
directly,
and
remains
steadfast
when
leading
organizational
change.
Calm
Under
Pressure
-
Maintains
composure,
exercises
sound
judgment,
and
provides
stability
during
periods
of
complexity,
uncertainty,
or
crisis.
Collaborative
and
Relationship-Centered
-
Builds
trust,
values
diverse
perspectives,
and
fosters
productive
partnerships
while
maintaining
accountability
for
results.
Results-Oriented
-
Maintains
an
unwavering
focus
on
measurable
outcomes,
organizational
effectiveness,
and
continuous
improvement.
Resilient
and
Adaptable
-
Navigates
change
with
exibility,
learns
from
challenges,
and
models
perseverance
in
pursuit
of
district
goals.
Integrity-Driven
-
Demonstrates
honesty,
professionalism,
humility,
and
ethical
leadership
while
consistently
placing
students'
best
interests
at
the
center
of
decision-making.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26
SY2026-2027
Emotional
Intelligence
Expectations
Self-Awareness
Demonstrates
humility,
condence,
and
awareness
of
the
organizational
impact
of
executive
decisions.
Seeks
feedback
and
continuously
improves
executive
leadership
effectiveness.
Self-Management
Exercises
disciplined
judgment
during
periods
of
complexity
and
change.
Maintains
composure,
resilience,
and
strategic
focus.
Social
Awareness
Understands
the
needs
of
campuses,
departments,
students,
families,
and
community
stakeholders.
Anticipates
organizational
impacts
before
making
decisions.
Relationship
Management
Builds
trust
through
transparency,
consistency,
and
integrity.
Leads
difcult
conversations
with
courage
and
professionalism.
Develops
leaders
capable
of
sustaining
organizational
excellence.
Measures
of
Success
Success
is
measured
through
improvements
in
organizational
effectiveness,
leadership
capacity,
system
performance,
implementation
delity,
organizational
coherence,
and
student
outcomes
as
evidenced
by
district
performance
goals,
strategic
priorities,
and
executive
performance
measures.
Executive
Director
of
Student
Opportunity
and
Readiness
Updated:
7.2.26