Chief Schools Officer

Job overview

The Chief Schools Officer role is an in-person position based in San Mateo, CA, with extensive travel across Aspire NorCal schools; the annual salary range is $275,000–$300,000. Aspire NorCal will operate 22 schools serving approximately 10,000 scholars across Northern California, with a mission focused on post-secondary success and educational equity. As the senior instructional leader, the Chief Schools Officer is accountable for scholar outcomes and oversees educators and administrators implementing the instructional program. The role leads curriculum and instruction, develops school leadership, and guides organizational strategy and resources toward grade-level achievement and post-secondary readiness.

What you'll do

• Plan and evaluate courses of study across TK–12
• monitor scholar outcomes and lead data reviews
• oversee curriculum and instructional materials
• lead, coach, and evaluate superintendents
• establish expectations for principals and school leadership teams
• oversee student services and program compliance
• shape strategy and resource decisions
• report outcomes to the CEO, Board, and authorizers
• build community and district partnerships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief schools officer

k–12 education

instructional leadership

school system leadership

aspire norcal

san mateo ca

full-time

in-person

$275k–$300k/year

extensive travel

scholar outcomes

charter schools

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible for Aspire health benefits
• retirement through CalSTRS or CalPERS depending on credential requirements, with a 403(b) option
• paid time off and additional teammate benefits to be determined.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of progressive instructional leadership, including multi-site school system accountability, and 5+ years managing principals or leaders of principals, including at least one year as a principal. Must reside in a county where Aspire NorCal schools are located; extensive travel is required.

About the employer

Stronger Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.