Chief Academic Officer; Federal Program​/Pre-K

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Washington County School District Washington County Schools District Office - Plymouth, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5932864

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Chief Academic Officer Job Summary

Under the leadership of the Superintendent, this position directs, coordinates, and evaluates all educational programs for grades PreK-12 in the support of continuous growth and improvement. Responsibilities include development of policies and practices which are designed to support and enhance the educational opportunities available to the children of Washington County Schools. Through the development and implementation of short and long-term goals and objectives and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional outcomes, the CAO ensures that programs and opportunities offered are of the highest quality possible based on available resources.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction. Minimum of three years executive level, public school, central office experience and 3 years as a building principal required. Must have three years of successful experience as a teacher in public schools. Three years of public school experience as a principal preferred. Must possess budget planning and execution experience.

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and current issues in educational administration. Must possess a demonstrated ability to guide the strategic planning process which supports division goals and programs. Must possess the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable structural or composite characteristics of data, people or things. Must possess excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.

Must possess the ability to speak effectively before large groups and high level executives. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school division officials, staff, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Duties are performed in an office, in schools, community centers and wherever the business of the school division is to be conducted. Overnight travel is required. Must be knowledgeable of and physically able to operate a variety of equipment including personal computers. Must possess a valid driver’s license and physically be able to operate a motor vehicle. Work usually requires walking and standing.

Requires ability to talk, hear and communicate via telephone. The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Supervision Exercised:
Position provides overall supervision of school based instruction and assigned direct reports (Instructional Coaches, Federal Programs and clerical staff)

Supervision Received:
Superintendent

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Chief Academic Officer will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Washington County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

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