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Fulton County Schools

Deputy Chief Academic Officer

Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Category: District Leadership

Job Function: Executive

Department: Academics-Deputy

Salary Schedule Range

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

Master’s Degree in School Administration or a related field

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for Teaching or Leadership Certification

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in management and business administration with at least 3 years of experience in positions of leadership at local school and/or District level

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

Posting ID: 31092

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Nearest Major Market:

Atlanta

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