Deputy Chief Academic Officer
Summary
The Deputy Chief Academic Officer leads and oversees the district’s school and division improvement initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing academic performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that all schools and Academic departments meet and exceed district, state, and federal accountability and performance standards. The Deputy Chief Academic Officer collaborates with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and community stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies that drive student achievement, close achievement, close achievement gaps, and meet district expectations.
Essential Duties
- Leads collaborative teams to achieve District initiatives identified in the Strategic Plan
- Works closely with the Chief Academic Officer and provides division leadership in the CAO’s absence
- Assists in communicating information regarding instructional and student support programs to the stakeholders of Fulton County
- Reports to Cabinet and the Board of Education regularly
- Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and other district leaders to ensure alignment for school improvement efforts with district-wide initiatives
- Monitors the implementation of intervention programs and services for underperforming schools
- Engages with parents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to build support for school improvement efforts
- Facilitates the sharing of successful practices and innovations across the district
- Leads divisions Continuous Improvement processes for the lifecycle of identified division programs to include; ideation, implementation, data collection, evaluation, and improvement/maintenance/sunset processes
- Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal accountability requirements and prepare reports for district leadership and the school board
- Manage and allocate resources effectively to support school and department Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Stays current with research and trends in education and integrate new knowledge into the District’s improvement strategies
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
- Will oversee or supervise departments as deemed appropriate by the Chief Academic Officer
Required Education
Certification/Licensure
Experience Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong background in school and department administration and supervision
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement an action plan aligned to the District’s strategic plan
- Ability to plan and implement long-range objectives
- Ability to effectively use data for decision making
- Strong decision-making ability, budget experience, proven performance and resource management skills
- Ability to effectively lead, organize, and direct the work of others
- Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta