Chief Academic Officer

Troy Independent School District; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Academic Officer at Tedk12 oversees the district's curriculum and instruction, guiding the strategic planning and implementation of programs to improve student achievement. This leader ensures all curricular work is effective, efficient, and aligned with district goals.

Key duties include budgeting and personnel management, collaborating with directors, principals, teachers and staff, maintaining curriculum documents, evaluating program impact with data, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a classroom teacher
• 5 years experience in the principalship or district leadership roles preferred
• Lead the development and delivery of curriculum and instruction to support student achievement
• Experience evaluating instructional programs using data and student outcomes

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
• Oversee the development of innovative career and technology instructional programs and ensure curricular documents, instructional materials, and assessment instruments are in place.
• Lead district-level decision-making to establish goals and major classroom programs with collaborative processes.
• Provide campuses with career exploration and testing resources.
• Evaluate program effectiveness based on data and adjust as needed.
• Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs using input from teachers and principals and student data.
• Ensure necessary time, resources, materials, and technology are available to support goals.
• Collaborate with directors, principals, teachers, and staff to revise curriculum documents.
• Engage staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials.
• Support district goals and campus performance objectives.
• Oversee staff development programs aligned with the district's mission.
• Participate in implementing teacher appraisal systems.
• Ensure compliance with policies and law, and file required reports

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum and inquiry

Ability to interpret data and evaluate

Budget and personnel management

Policy and procedures implementation

Strong communication and interpersonal

Job description

Chief Academic Officer

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Responsible for the overall management of the district’s curriculum and instruction function. Lead the strategic planning and implementation of curriculum and instruction programs. Ensure that the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs are effective and efficient,incorporate district goals, and support student achievement.

Qualifications:

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• 5 years experience as a classroom teacher
• 5 years experience in the principalship or district leadership roles preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional and Program Management

• 1. Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
• 2. Oversee the development of innovative career and technology instructional programs and ensure that curricular documents, instructional support materials, student assessment instruments, and admission criteria are in place for each program. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• 3. Lead the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and major classroom instructional programs. Ensure that goals and objectives are developed using effective collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques.
• 4. Provide all campuses with career exploration and awareness resources and testing materials.
• 5. Evaluate the career and technology program effectiveness based on evaluative findings (including student achievement data) and recommend changes as needed.
• 6. Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals, applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes and adjustments where appropriate.
• 7. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplishment of education goals are available.
• 8. Collaborate with Directors, principals, teachers, and other instructional staff to develop, maintain, and revise curriculum documents based on a systematic review and analysis.
• 9. Engage instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional tools and materials to meet student learning needs.
• 10. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district goals and objectives and campus performance objectives (academic excellence indicators).
• 11. Oversee staff development programs and ensure that effective activities that support instructional programs, incorporate input from teachers and principals, and are consistent with the district’s mission are provided.
• 12. Participate in the implementation of the designated teacher appraisal system.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• 13. Ensure compliance with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area.
• 14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• 15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget

• 16. Develop and administer the curriculum and instruction budget based on documented program needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.

Personnel Management

• 17. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in curriculum and instruction department as needed.
• 18. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• 19. Select, train, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Communication

• 20. Ensure that established goals and expectations related to implementation of the curriculum and instruction programs are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner.
• 21. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.

Community Relations

• 22. Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to the community and solicit its support in realizing district’s mission.
• 23. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• 24. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Other

• 25. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on curriculum and instruction issues to the board, principals, teachers, parents, and community groups. Attend regular meetings of the board.
• 26. Stay abreast of current research and best practices in curriculum and instruction and adjust plans, policies, and procedures accordingly.
• 27. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws related to curriculum and instruction. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.