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Confidential

Chief Academic Officer

Confidential, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39201

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Chief Academic Officer

About the Company

Innovative charter school network

Industry Education Management

Type Educational Institution

Founded 2014

Employees 51-200

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Academic Officer to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will be a visionary and bold leader, with a strong commitment to equity and a proven track record in K-12 education. This role is pivotal in refining and executing the academic vision, leading innovation in curriculum and instruction, and ensuring the academic performance and school culture of the educational network align with the organization's goals. The Chief Academic Officer will be responsible for strategic vision and leadership, professional development and talent development, curriculum, instruction, and assessment oversight, as well as equity, inclusion, and scholar support.

Applicants for the Chief Academic Officer position at the company should be data-driven strategists, adept at using data to drive decisions and monitor progress. The role requires a leader who is a relationship builder, emotionally intelligent, and highly collaborative, capable of coaching and inspiring across diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will also be a change agent, able to balance stability with innovation and lead transformational change while maintaining consistency for scholars and staff. A minimum of 10 years in K-12 education, with at least 5 years in senior academic leadership, is essential, along with a deep belief that all scholars can achieve at high levels and a commitment to eliminating inequities in education.

Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration