Chief Academic Officer

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

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Chief Academic Officer

Position Type: Certified

Job Title: Chief Academic Officer

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Status: Exempt

Reports To: Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

Days Worked: 235 Days (12 months)

• Education: Educational Specialist degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in educational leadership, school curriculum, or a related field is required. A doctorate degree is preferred.
• Certification or Licensure: Must possess or meet the qualifications for a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) Certification in Educational Leadership or equivalent out-of-state leadership certification.
• Skills: Demonstrates effective school or district level leadership in academic program development and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability to build and lead collaborative, inclusive teams while exercising sound decision‑making to balance academic priorities and ensure curriculum and federal program compliance. Demonstrates knowledge of Special Education requirements, national and Georgia standards, instructional strategies, assessment systems, and federal education regulations. Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities within a complex educational system, use data to inform planning and reform efforts, and apply technology and writing skills to prepare reports and presentations.
  
  Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and cross‑departmental collaboration skills to support cohesive implementation of academic programs and initiatives.
• Work Experience: Three or more years of successful teaching experience and three or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience in curriculum and instructional leadership roles are required. Experience with district-level curriculum development and evaluation is preferred. Documented success leading large‑scale academic initiatives is required. Other combinations of relevant education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position effectively may be considered.

The Chief Academic Officer provides leadership for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the district’s instructional and academic programs, including Teaching and Learning, Special Education, High School Programming and Workforce Development, and Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS). This position involves implementing the academic vision and strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the Profile of a Graduate. The Chief Academic Officer oversees curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student support initiatives to improve academic outcomes and collaborates with district and school leaders to ensure compliance with state and federal instructional requirements.

• Establishes procedures to effectively supervise the implementation of curriculum and/or programs.
• Develops and leads the district instructional planning and implementation.
• Leads the development and execution of academic policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Promotes interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Develops and implements strategies to enhance student retention, progression, and graduation.
• Oversees and coordinates the preparation and administration of the budgets for assigned areas in compliance with established Local, State, and Federal policies and regulations.
• Develops a plan for continuous improvement in the quality of school instruction by all certified educators of the district.
• Develops and implements a curriculum to prepare students for academic and career.
• Plans and coordinates the curriculum development process for all relevant areas.
• Oversees and aligns the efforts of curriculum and instruction services to reflect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the P‑12 instructional program throughout the system.
• Provides direction, goal setting, and support for all curriculum unit planning, development, and revisions.
• Develops, implements, and supervises all curriculum and instruction and…