Chief Academic Officer

Primary Function

Provides leadership and oversight in the development, delivery and evaluation of all aspects of the instructional program, preschool through grade 12.

Minimum Qualifications

• Postgraduate professional certificate with an endorsement in administration and supervision
• Minimum requirement of a Master’s degree with Doctorate in Education preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in administration; principal experience preferred
• Central Office leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community
• Possess high moral standards and integrity

Necessary and Special Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to include ability to analyze key data points to identify areas of need and potential solutions
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Considerable knowledge of education-related federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and policies to include the Virginia Standards of Quality (SOQ) and Standards of Accreditation (SOA)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees in all YCSD departments.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and organize complex data.
• Ability to work independently on complicated projects and complete in a timely manner
• Ability to recognize a problem and assist in its resolution
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the execution of duties
• Exercises tact, courtesy and confidentiality in frequent contact with employees, parents and representatives from outside agencies and organizations

Performance Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate management of the PK-12 instructional program, including the provision and evaluation of curriculum, textbooks, testing, and instructional resources and programs
• Provide leadership for all objectives in the strategic plan, as appropriate to the instructional program and services
• Provide leadership in the planning, design and implementation of a quality professional development program for building administrators, teachers and para-educators to support the strategic plan
• Work with staff to analyze and manage data needed for the strategic plan and state accreditation.
• Keep abreast of educational research and provide leadership to support effective and innovative instructional practices
• Keep the division superintendent informed of the effectiveness and needs of the schools' instructional program
• Supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of directors and principals in organizing and delivering the program of instruction
• Provide oversight for the development and monitoring of School Improvement Plans
• Provide oversight of instructional programs and services to include: special education, gifted, English learners, magnet and regional programs.
• Coordinate and guide long and short term instructional planning for schools
• Interpret and communicate the division's instructional programs, policies, practices, and procedures to the community and other interested parties
• Oversee development of the budget for the department of instruction and assume responsibility for appropriate management of fiscal resources
• Evaluate staffing needs and make recommendations to the division superintendent
• Attend and present as necessary, at School Board work sessions and regular meetings
• Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follow established safe work practices
• Monitor and support compliance with YCSD policies and procedures relating to instruction
• Follow established YCSD policies and procedures at all time
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

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Position Type: Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent

Terms of Employment: Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation: Job performance evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations.

Revised: 10/4/2019