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Amherst County School District

Chief Academic Officer

Amherst County School District, Amherst, Virginia, United States, 24521

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Reports to:

Superintendent

General Definition of Work:

Responsible for evaluation, development, and implementation of all aspects of the Division-wide curricular, instructional, and assessment programs

Essential Functions: Supervises, directs, and evaluates all instructional staff which support: Gifted and Talented Education and Enrichment

Core Area Curriculum and Instruction

Elementary Resource Teachers

SOL Resource Program

Technology Program

Local Remediation Program

School Counseling

Assessment

Examines SOL test results and other standardized test results to determine changes to curricular, instructional, and assessment practices to improve student achievement Works with, directs, and evaluates the Coordinator of Instruction and Assessment for SOL, SELP, Stanford Testing, and all testing programs Oversees operation of the Student Information System and Information Collection Works directly with teachers, principals, and other central office staff to provide curriculum development opportunities Works directly with teachers, principals, and other central office staff to determine and provide intervention/remediation opportunities as needed Oversees development, implementation, and review of the Division Support Plan, School Support Plans, and all school improvement processes Oversees funds related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment Completes state reports relating to curriculum, instruction, and assessment Collaborates with the Human Resources Office for the development and implementation of the Division Professional Development Program for Instruction Provides monthly instructional updates to the School Board Reviews and updates Amherst County Public Schools' Policies related to Instruction Coordinates with principals regarding the master schedule for schools Meets with parents and/or staff members to address problems or concerns regarding curriculum, instruction, and/or assessment Facilitates and coordinates implementation of online course offerings Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer to determine FTE positions according to the SOQs and the Local Budget Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer to interview, observe, support, and document areas of concern related to employees Collaborates with the Chief Finance Officer to prepare and administer the instruction and technology budgets Provides expenditure control for requisitioning and ordering textbooks, materials, equipment, technology, and staff development for the instructional program Collaborates with the Superintendent to provide recommendations regarding administrative assignments based on meeting the requirements of VDOE and the ACPS Principal Evaluation System Approves, monitors, and reports all out-of-county travel for Amherst County Public Schools employees All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Education and Job Experience : Doctorate and superintendent license preferred. School principal experience preferred

License/Endorsements:

Valid state license with an endorsement of Administration and Supervision PreK-12

Contract Period:

12 months

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer