Chief Academic Officer - District Leader

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks an Assistant Superintendent to serve as Chief Academic Officer, guiding district curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning across all schools.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, instructional leadership, and collaboration with the Superintendent and executive team to advance equity, student achievement, and organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college; Doctorate preferred.
• Valid New Jersey School Administrator Certificate or CE required.
• Minimum of seven years of educational leadership experience.
• Experience with curriculum, instruction, assessment, and MTSS.

Responsibilities

• Lead district curriculum, instruction, assessment and programming.
• Monitor district academic performance and accountability measures.
• Support school principals and administrators with instructional leadership.
• Ensure compliance with New Jersey Department of Education requirements.
• Develop leadership capacity through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning.

Skills

Data-driven decision-making

Instructional leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in education

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks an Assistant Superintendent to serve as Chief Academic Officer, guiding district curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning across all schools.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, instructional leadership, and collaboration with the Superintendent and executive team to advance equity, student achievement, and organizational excellence.