RePublic Schools
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Chief Academic Officer
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RePublic Schools
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Chief Academic Officer
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RePublic Schools
Description
Who We Are
Serving nearly 3,000 scholars in seven schools across two cities, RePublic Schools is the only school network dedicated to reimagining public education in the South. We confront historic inequities and actively work to dismantle them by creating environments that embrace, honor, and celebrate our scholars’ identities and experiences, as well as the identities and experiences of every member of our community.
RePublic Schools is seeking a
Chief Academic Officer
to serve as a key member of our leadership team and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is responsible for the academic vision of the organization, overseeing academic performance, instructional leadership, and school culture across the network. You will collaborate with the Chief Team to ensure our schools meet high standards of excellence and equity, with a primary focus on delivering exceptional academic results and eliminating disparities.
What You’ll Do Strategic Vision & Leadership (30%)
Refine and execute RePublic’s academic vision anchored in love, achievement, and belonging.
Develop a 3–5-year academic vision, goals, and strategies aligned with organizational goals and RePublic’s Portrait of a Graduate.
Collaborate with the CEO, executive team, and board to align academic priorities with organizational strategy.
Lead innovation in curriculum and instruction, expanding pathways through project-based learning, career exploration, and advanced coursework to prepare scholars for college and career.
Professional Development & Talent Development (25%)
Own the vision for network-wide instructional professional development for teachers and leaders.
Ensure professional learning builds skill, deepens instructional expertise, and fosters mission-aligned culture.
Coach and directly manage senior academic leaders, and support principals and assistant principals in deepening instructional leadership.
Lead and oversee the network Academic Team to provide coaching and development for the department to support schools in driving strong instruction.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Oversight (20%)
Oversee K–12 curriculum design and adoption, ensuring alignment with state standards and culturally responsive, rigorous instruction.
Partner with the Director of Data, Assessment, and Accountability to implement meaningful assessment systems that measure growth and inform instruction.
Analyze student performance data and engage school leaders in designing interventions and strategies that close academic gaps.
Equity, Inclusion & Scholar Support (15%)
Ensure strong academic experiences and support for multilingual learners, scholars with disabilities, and other historically marginalized groups.
Partner with other leaders to monitor compliance with IDEA, Title I, and ELD standards while pushing toward equitable outcomes.
Lead with a commitment to scholar inclusion and belonging practices across programs and classrooms.
Organizational & Stakeholder Leadership (10%)
Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to system-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
Build and foster relationships with principals, network leaders, teachers, and external partners to drive scholar outcomes and school experience.
Represent RePublic with authorizers, funders, and other stakeholders, advocating for academic excellence and equity.
Lead with self-awareness and emotional intelligence to advance collaboration and handle challenges constructively.
Qualifications Who You Are
Visionary & Bold Leader: An outspoken advocate for instruction and pedagogy, with the ability to inspire and mobilize others around a transformative vision.
Equity-Driven Educator: Deep belief that all scholars—regardless of background—can achieve at high levels, with a track record of eliminating inequities.
Proven Instructional Leader: Minimum 10 years in K–12 education with at least 5 years in senior academic leadership; strong knowledge of K–12 curriculum and instruction.
Data-Driven Strategist: Skilled at using data to drive decisions, monitor progress, and hold teams accountable for results.
Relationship Builder: Emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and highly collaborative; able to coach, influence, and inspire across lines of difference.
Change Agent: Able to balance stability with innovation, leading transformational change while maintaining consistency for scholars and staff.
Chief Expectations
As Chief Academic Officer, you are expected to meet the following to model leadership excellence in the mindsets and behaviors we operate with to lead and support great schools.
The home base is located in either Nashville, TN or Jackson, MS. Travel is required monthly between regions to provide in-person academic support and development.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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Chief Academic Officer
role at
RePublic Schools
Join to apply for the
Chief Academic Officer
role at
RePublic Schools
Description
Who We Are
Serving nearly 3,000 scholars in seven schools across two cities, RePublic Schools is the only school network dedicated to reimagining public education in the South. We confront historic inequities and actively work to dismantle them by creating environments that embrace, honor, and celebrate our scholars’ identities and experiences, as well as the identities and experiences of every member of our community.
RePublic Schools is seeking a
Chief Academic Officer
to serve as a key member of our leadership team and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is responsible for the academic vision of the organization, overseeing academic performance, instructional leadership, and school culture across the network. You will collaborate with the Chief Team to ensure our schools meet high standards of excellence and equity, with a primary focus on delivering exceptional academic results and eliminating disparities.
What You’ll Do Strategic Vision & Leadership (30%)
Refine and execute RePublic’s academic vision anchored in love, achievement, and belonging.
Develop a 3–5-year academic vision, goals, and strategies aligned with organizational goals and RePublic’s Portrait of a Graduate.
Collaborate with the CEO, executive team, and board to align academic priorities with organizational strategy.
Lead innovation in curriculum and instruction, expanding pathways through project-based learning, career exploration, and advanced coursework to prepare scholars for college and career.
Professional Development & Talent Development (25%)
Own the vision for network-wide instructional professional development for teachers and leaders.
Ensure professional learning builds skill, deepens instructional expertise, and fosters mission-aligned culture.
Coach and directly manage senior academic leaders, and support principals and assistant principals in deepening instructional leadership.
Lead and oversee the network Academic Team to provide coaching and development for the department to support schools in driving strong instruction.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Oversight (20%)
Oversee K–12 curriculum design and adoption, ensuring alignment with state standards and culturally responsive, rigorous instruction.
Partner with the Director of Data, Assessment, and Accountability to implement meaningful assessment systems that measure growth and inform instruction.
Analyze student performance data and engage school leaders in designing interventions and strategies that close academic gaps.
Equity, Inclusion & Scholar Support (15%)
Ensure strong academic experiences and support for multilingual learners, scholars with disabilities, and other historically marginalized groups.
Partner with other leaders to monitor compliance with IDEA, Title I, and ELD standards while pushing toward equitable outcomes.
Lead with a commitment to scholar inclusion and belonging practices across programs and classrooms.
Organizational & Stakeholder Leadership (10%)
Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to system-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
Build and foster relationships with principals, network leaders, teachers, and external partners to drive scholar outcomes and school experience.
Represent RePublic with authorizers, funders, and other stakeholders, advocating for academic excellence and equity.
Lead with self-awareness and emotional intelligence to advance collaboration and handle challenges constructively.
Qualifications Who You Are
Visionary & Bold Leader: An outspoken advocate for instruction and pedagogy, with the ability to inspire and mobilize others around a transformative vision.
Equity-Driven Educator: Deep belief that all scholars—regardless of background—can achieve at high levels, with a track record of eliminating inequities.
Proven Instructional Leader: Minimum 10 years in K–12 education with at least 5 years in senior academic leadership; strong knowledge of K–12 curriculum and instruction.
Data-Driven Strategist: Skilled at using data to drive decisions, monitor progress, and hold teams accountable for results.
Relationship Builder: Emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and highly collaborative; able to coach, influence, and inspire across lines of difference.
Change Agent: Able to balance stability with innovation, leading transformational change while maintaining consistency for scholars and staff.
Chief Expectations
As Chief Academic Officer, you are expected to meet the following to model leadership excellence in the mindsets and behaviors we operate with to lead and support great schools.
The home base is located in either Nashville, TN or Jackson, MS. Travel is required monthly between regions to provide in-person academic support and development.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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