New York City Schools Chancellor

Chancellor of the
New York City Department of Education
Logo of the NYC Department of Education
since October 16, 2024
New York City Department of Education
Member ofNew York City Panel for Educational Policy
Reports toThe Mayor of New York City
SeatNew York City
AppointerMayor of New York City
Term lengthFour years
renewable at mayor's pleasure
Constituting instrumentNew York City Charter
Inaugural holderWilliam H. Maxwell
Deputy
  • 1 Chief operating officer/chief of staff
  • 1 senior deputy chancellor
  • 5 deputy chancellors
WebsiteChancellor Webpage

The New York City Schools Chancellor (formally the "Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education") is the head of the New York City Department of Education. The Chancellor is appointed by the Mayor, and serves at the Mayor's pleasure. The Chancellor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department as well as responsible of all New York City Public Schools. The Chancellor is also a member of the New York City Panel for Educational Policy (formerly the New York City Board of Education). The current Chancellor is Melissa Aviles-Ramos.