Deputy Chief Academic Officer

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 gaps, and meet district expectations.Leads collaborative teams to achieve District initiatives identified in the Strategic PlanWorks closely with the Chief Academic Officer and provides division leadership in the CAO’s absenceAssists in communicating information regarding instructional and student support programs to the stakeholders of Fulton CountyReports to Cabinet and the Board of Education regularlyCollaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and other district leaders to ensure alignment for school improvement efforts with district-wide initiativesMonitors the implementation of intervention programs and services for underperforming schoolsEngages with parents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to build support for school improvement effortsFacilitates the sharing of successful practices and innovations across the districtLeads divisions Continuous Improvement processes for the lifecycle of identified division programs to include; ideation, implementation, data collection, evaluation, and improvement/maintenance/sunset processesEnsures compliance with district, state, and federal accountability requirements and prepares reports for district leadership and the school boardManages and allocates resources effectively to support school and department Continuous Improvement initiativesStays current with research and trends in education and integrates new knowledge into the District’s improvement strategiesPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administratorWill oversee or supervise departments as deemed appropriate by the Chief Academic OfficerRequired Education

Master’s Degree in School Administration or a related fieldCertification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for Teaching or Leadership CertificationExperience 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 levelKnowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong background in school and department administration and supervisionDemonstrated ability to design and implement an action plan aligned to the District’s strategic planAbility to plan and implement long-range objectivesAbility to effectively use data for decision makingStrong decision-making ability, budget experience, proven performance and resource management skillsAbility to effectively lead, organize, and direct the work of othersAbility to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalWorking Conditions

Normal office environmentPhysical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment

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