Fulton County Schools
Deputy Chief Academic Officer
Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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 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 prepare reports for district leadership and the school boardManage and allocate resources effectively to support school and department Continuous Improvement initiativesStays current with research and trends in education and integrate 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 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 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
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.
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 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 prepare reports for district leadership and the school boardManage and allocate resources effectively to support school and department Continuous Improvement initiativesStays current with research and trends in education and integrate 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 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 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
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.