Chief Talent Officer (Immediate Opening)

Description

Chief Talent Officer

Mission : IDEA Public Schools seeks a Chief Talent Officer (CTO) to design and lead our national human capital strategy—building the systems, culture, and leadership pipelines that enable every scholar to achieve excellence.

Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the CTO will oversee IDEA’s comprehensive Talent Engine for 10,000+ employees. This includes the divisions of Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Staff Experience, Human Resources, and Compensation & Benefits.

As a forward-thinking and people-centered leader, the CTO will ensure IDEA remains a destination for the best educators and staff in the nation, cultivating a workplace where belonging, growth, and excellence thrive. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with operational discipline, balancing compliance and risk management with innovation and a belief that—with the right systems, coaching, and support—anyone can become an exceptional teacher or leader.

Supervisory Responsibilities : The CTO is directly responsible for the supervision and oversight of all aspects of talent and human resources work and will lead a six-person leadership team :

• Vice President Talent Acquisition
• Vice President of Human Resources
• Vice President of Compensation & Benefits
• Vice President of Staff Experience
• Chief of Staff
• Director of Human Resources Quality Assurance

Location : This is a fully remote position allowing for residency anywhere in the state of Texas, with preference for candidates already living in or willing to relocate to one of our seven Texas regions : Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin(Midland / Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio

Travel Expectations : Up to 30% of thetime in the busiest months of year with many weeks requiring no travel at all

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties : Vision and Strategy

Talent Development

Talent Acquisition and Staffing

Staff Experience and Culture

Human Resources

Compensation and Benefits

Organizational Leadership and People Management

Additional Duties and Responsibilities : as assigned

What You Bring – Competencies

Additional Skills :

Required education and experience :

Preferred education and experience :

Physical Requirements :

Additional Context

Salary for this role is commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications, in alignment with internal equity. The role is also eligible for performance pay tied to organizational outcomes.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at .

Application process :

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

At IDEA the Staff Experience Team uses our CoreValues to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here :

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.