Chief Academic Officer

Definition

The Chief Academic Officer leads coordinated planning and consistent implementation of the District's academic program, making certain that programs and priorities ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world. The Chief Academic Officer will oversee, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of systemic cross‑functional strategic projects and initiatives. The leader will provide direct support to school administrators to ensure work environments that are student‑focused and results‑oriented, leading to high student academic outcomes.

The Chief Academic Officer will work collaboratively with the Superintendent and Executive Team.

Receives direct supervision from the Superintendent.

Supervises district licensed staff and non‑licensed staff.

• Direct the educational programs of the district to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world.
• Oversee and supervise academic functions of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student academic data.
• Develop and oversee the continuous improvement process (MTSS) for schools and the district overall.
• Supervise culturally and linguistically diverse education, the Achievement, Equity, and Culture for Students (ACES) Team, Title I federal programming, and READ Act.
• Supervise special education and multi‑tiered student supports.
• Consult with the Executive Director of Schools on behavioral and school culture as needed; collaborate with the Executive Director of Schools on coordination of work with the Student Services Team and building leaders.
• Ensure that the district's curriculum meets the needs of all students and leads to high educational outcomes. Oversee the adoption, development, implementation, and maintenance of district curriculum materials; collaborate with school administrators and teachers to identify needs and resources.
• Ensure that the district is using assessments to monitor student achievement and drive academic outcomes for all students; oversee adoption, development, implementation, and maintenance of district curriculum materials; collaborate with school administrators and teachers to identify needs and resources.
• Oversee adoption, development, implementation, and maintenance of district instructional practices in a coherent framework that guarantees all students benefit from high‑quality instruction and achieve high educational outcomes.
• Develop, manage, and administer the district's curriculum, assessment, and professional development budgets.

• Manage a portfolio of schools, split between the CAO and Executive Director of Schools.
• Foster and promote a culture of trust and reliability that motivates teachers and administrators to perform at the level of excellence necessary to improve student achievement and close the achievement gap.
• Design and deliver professional development for school and district instructional leaders.
• Oversee the implementation of the district's teacher coaching and principal coaching model and necessary professional development.
• Develop and oversee school improvement planning processes and procedures.
• Oversee professional development of school leaders to achieve high quality leadership in every school.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Human Resources and Executive Director of schools to execute a process to recruit, select, hire, and develop high quality leaders.

• Work with the Chief of Human Resources to develop and implement recruitment, hiring, coaching and evaluation systems that enhance teacher effectiveness and impact student achievement.
• Oversee teacher and principal induction and professional development.
• Ensure the professional development of all teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to develop teacher growth and effectiveness and achieve high educational outcomes for students.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with CDE, OCR, and other agencies as it applies to curriculum, instruction, graduation requirements, and civil…