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Chief Academic Officer
About the Company
Highly regarded public charter school
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Type Educational Institution
Employees 51-200 About the Role
The Company is in search of a Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to lead its TK-12 academic program with a strong focus on equity and community engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of an academic program that aligns with the organization's mission and values. This includes establishing clear academic priorities, overseeing curriculum and instruction, and ensuring the academic success of all students, particularly those from historically underserved groups. The CAO will also be tasked with building and maintaining trust-based relationships with families, community leaders, and external stakeholders, and navigating the complex social, political, and educational landscape of the community.
Applicants for the CAO position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least 10 years' of progressive leadership experience in public education, with a strong preference for those with a background in California's educational system. The role requires a leader with a deep commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive practices, as well as the ability to balance high academic expectations with care for students, families, and staff. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in academic improvement, experience in special education and student support services, and the capacity to lead a large team with a focus on continuous growth and development. Strong political, organizational, and stakeholder navigation skills are essential, as is a collaborative, humble, and relationship-centered leadership style.
Hiring Manager Title CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration
Highly regarded public charter school
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Type Educational Institution
Employees 51-200 About the Role
The Company is in search of a Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to lead its TK-12 academic program with a strong focus on equity and community engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of an academic program that aligns with the organization's mission and values. This includes establishing clear academic priorities, overseeing curriculum and instruction, and ensuring the academic success of all students, particularly those from historically underserved groups. The CAO will also be tasked with building and maintaining trust-based relationships with families, community leaders, and external stakeholders, and navigating the complex social, political, and educational landscape of the community.
Applicants for the CAO position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least 10 years' of progressive leadership experience in public education, with a strong preference for those with a background in California's educational system. The role requires a leader with a deep commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive practices, as well as the ability to balance high academic expectations with care for students, families, and staff. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in academic improvement, experience in special education and student support services, and the capacity to lead a large team with a focus on continuous growth and development. Strong political, organizational, and stakeholder navigation skills are essential, as is a collaborative, humble, and relationship-centered leadership style.
Hiring Manager Title CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration