Evergreen Public Schools
Chief Academic Officer (7082)
Evergreen Public Schools - Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662
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Position Title:
Chief Academic Officer
2025 - 2026 School Year
1.0 FTE Non-Rep Administrator
260 days / 8 hrs per day
This is a Continuing Position.
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year: Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information. Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits. Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.
Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
STANCE STATEMENT:
Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural, and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.
Summary Statement:
In collaboration with the Superintendent, the Chief Academic Officer provides leadership in developing and implementing educational programs and services to ensure students in Evergreen Public Schools graduate world-competitive. Duties may include supervision and evaluation of other administrative staff as delegated by the Superintendent.
Essential Functions:
Leads the implementation of the Evergreen Public School's Strategic Plan, Pillars of Teaching and Learning and School Environment. Leads by emulating the district's core values in order to actualize its intent to graduate all students post diploma ready. Guides the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs/services to ensure every child in Evergreen Public Schools achieves their potential. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism with others, recognizing the personal achievements and professional contributions of others and demonstrating knowledge of a sensitivity toward individuals and groups from all racial, ethnic/cultural, national socio-economic backgrounds. Stays current with developments in curriculum/instruction. Establishes a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices and routines. Provides and/or facilitates training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement. Provides leadership to ensure understanding and promotion of authentically engaging work that aligns with Evergreen's Strategic Plan. Recommends solutions to a variety of complex issues to ensure every child is successful. Serves as an effective resource to staff and community for educational issues. Develops relationships, maintaining active participation with professional, civic, social, volunteer, and other community agencies/groups in order to utilize their unique perspectives and abilities in the education of Evergreen's students. Leads for inclusive programming for students qualified for special education services and multilingual services. Reports the status of district programs to the leadership teams as they relate to the beliefs and commitments of the school district. Monitors a variety of instructional and operations programs to ensure they are consistent with the direction set by the Board of Directors and the Evergreen Strategic Plan. Works closely with the Chief Operations Officer in relation to union issues including serving on the district's negotiations team. Attends Board of Directors' meetings and prepares reports for the Board as tasked by the superintendent. Serves on the Superintendent's Leadership Team. Performs other duties, as assigned, for the purpose of planning and leading the district in achieving the goals set by the Board of Directors. Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures. Publicly draws attention to all equity gaps that exist for various groups of students with plans to address their elimination. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms. Qualifications:
Holds or is eligible to hold Washington State administrative credentials. Earned Doctorate preferred. Minimum ten years experience in education, including six years administrative experience. Minimum of five years building principal experience. Minimum of five years teaching experience. Demonstrated principled leadership and vision; commitment to lifelong learning for self and others. Demonstrated ability in effective written and oral communications with diverse community members to include students, staff, parents and community stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to respond to and engage with a diverse multi-cultural and multi-racial community, and to work side by side and foster strong, positive relationships with parents, staff, students and the public. Demonstrated ethical decision making ability. Demonstrated interest and ability to be an effective leader in a culturally diverse educational community; appreciation for the Evergreen school community. Demonstrated success in working as a member of a leadership team. Demonstrated respect for the Board's positions and priorities. Ability to engage and work with the Board, as appropriate, demonstrating respect for their community knowledge and expertise. Demonstrated understanding of current educational methodologies and trends. Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State education reform policies, procedures, and requirements (PLC's, TPEP, Common Core, Smarter Balanced Assessment, etc.). Experience in developing and facilitating engaging professional development for staff and a commitment to equity while building a diverse and inclusive school community. Demonstrated expertise in the implementation of educational technologies to enhance learning. Demonstrated belief all children can learn and achieve and are the district's customers. Demonstrated ability to move the district's current agenda forward with solid, yet creative approaches. Ability to present information effectively, both orally and in written communications. Demonstrated ability to listen, collaborate, and resolve differences positively. "Team" minded with demonstrated ability to delegate. Demonstrated skill in promoting positive public relations. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with bargaining units. Demonstrated ability to work closely with the Chief Financial Officer in fiscal planning and management.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity: Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator Cale Piland
Director of Student Services 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4430
Section 504/ADA Coordinator Cate Winters
Health Services Manager 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-6711
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Tracy Thompson Senior Director Human Resources 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4014
Chief Academic Officer
2025 - 2026 School Year
1.0 FTE Non-Rep Administrator
260 days / 8 hrs per day
This is a Continuing Position.
Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year: Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information. Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits. Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.
Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
STANCE STATEMENT:
Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural, and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.
Summary Statement:
In collaboration with the Superintendent, the Chief Academic Officer provides leadership in developing and implementing educational programs and services to ensure students in Evergreen Public Schools graduate world-competitive. Duties may include supervision and evaluation of other administrative staff as delegated by the Superintendent.
Essential Functions:
Leads the implementation of the Evergreen Public School's Strategic Plan, Pillars of Teaching and Learning and School Environment. Leads by emulating the district's core values in order to actualize its intent to graduate all students post diploma ready. Guides the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs/services to ensure every child in Evergreen Public Schools achieves their potential. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism with others, recognizing the personal achievements and professional contributions of others and demonstrating knowledge of a sensitivity toward individuals and groups from all racial, ethnic/cultural, national socio-economic backgrounds. Stays current with developments in curriculum/instruction. Establishes a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices and routines. Provides and/or facilitates training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement. Provides leadership to ensure understanding and promotion of authentically engaging work that aligns with Evergreen's Strategic Plan. Recommends solutions to a variety of complex issues to ensure every child is successful. Serves as an effective resource to staff and community for educational issues. Develops relationships, maintaining active participation with professional, civic, social, volunteer, and other community agencies/groups in order to utilize their unique perspectives and abilities in the education of Evergreen's students. Leads for inclusive programming for students qualified for special education services and multilingual services. Reports the status of district programs to the leadership teams as they relate to the beliefs and commitments of the school district. Monitors a variety of instructional and operations programs to ensure they are consistent with the direction set by the Board of Directors and the Evergreen Strategic Plan. Works closely with the Chief Operations Officer in relation to union issues including serving on the district's negotiations team. Attends Board of Directors' meetings and prepares reports for the Board as tasked by the superintendent. Serves on the Superintendent's Leadership Team. Performs other duties, as assigned, for the purpose of planning and leading the district in achieving the goals set by the Board of Directors. Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures. Publicly draws attention to all equity gaps that exist for various groups of students with plans to address their elimination. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms. Qualifications:
Holds or is eligible to hold Washington State administrative credentials. Earned Doctorate preferred. Minimum ten years experience in education, including six years administrative experience. Minimum of five years building principal experience. Minimum of five years teaching experience. Demonstrated principled leadership and vision; commitment to lifelong learning for self and others. Demonstrated ability in effective written and oral communications with diverse community members to include students, staff, parents and community stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to respond to and engage with a diverse multi-cultural and multi-racial community, and to work side by side and foster strong, positive relationships with parents, staff, students and the public. Demonstrated ethical decision making ability. Demonstrated interest and ability to be an effective leader in a culturally diverse educational community; appreciation for the Evergreen school community. Demonstrated success in working as a member of a leadership team. Demonstrated respect for the Board's positions and priorities. Ability to engage and work with the Board, as appropriate, demonstrating respect for their community knowledge and expertise. Demonstrated understanding of current educational methodologies and trends. Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State education reform policies, procedures, and requirements (PLC's, TPEP, Common Core, Smarter Balanced Assessment, etc.). Experience in developing and facilitating engaging professional development for staff and a commitment to equity while building a diverse and inclusive school community. Demonstrated expertise in the implementation of educational technologies to enhance learning. Demonstrated belief all children can learn and achieve and are the district's customers. Demonstrated ability to move the district's current agenda forward with solid, yet creative approaches. Ability to present information effectively, both orally and in written communications. Demonstrated ability to listen, collaborate, and resolve differences positively. "Team" minded with demonstrated ability to delegate. Demonstrated skill in promoting positive public relations. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with bargaining units. Demonstrated ability to work closely with the Chief Financial Officer in fiscal planning and management.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity: Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator Cale Piland
Director of Student Services 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4430
Section 504/ADA Coordinator Cate Winters
Health Services Manager 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-6711
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Tracy Thompson Senior Director Human Resources 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: (360) 604-4014