Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree required in education, school administration and/or a related field Texas Principal certification required; Texas Superintendent certification preferred 10+ years experience in education with a record of success managing and coaching large teams to achieve ambitious goals Expertise in curriculum development, program design, and/or pedagogy Experience as a teacher, teacher-coach, and principal preferred Excellent strategic, analytic, and critical thinking skills Excellent communication skills and competency to set vision, build consensus and manage priorities from conception to completion Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness Ability to interpret policy, procedures and assessment data Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership, school administrators, teachers, families, and staff Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Teams) and Google Drive. Executive Director of Academics (26 - 27 SY) JobID: 1278 Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: District Office Date Available: Until Filled Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Tejano Center for Community Concerns Raul Yzaguirre School for Success Executive Director of Academics Job Description Job title: Executive Director of Academics Reports to: Chief of Schools Work location: Status: Revision date: Job Overview The Executive Director of Academics (EDA) plays a critical leadership role for RYSS by executing the vision for the public charter district's curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives aligned to RYSS's Strategic Plan.