Chief Academic Officer jobs in Detroit, MI

Position Title: Chief Academic Officer

Funding Source: General Fund

Reports to: This position reports to and is evaluated by the Chief Executive Officer. Supervise: Instructional Leadership Staff

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in education with evidence of coursework in educational leadership
• Record of Continuing Education Credits for School Administrators
• Demonstrate experience in the management of school programs
• Show evidence of at least 8 years of appropriate teaching and administrative experience
• Demonstrate a strong leadership ability
• Possess certification as a School Principal or higher in the State of Michigan
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to drive students achievement
• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of current educational practice
• Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum structures and research-based best practices

Position Description: The Chief Academic Officer provides leadership, vision, motivation, organization and evaluation to all academic departments, levels and divisions across and throughout the DAAS School District. By working with the leadership in each building, this position provides general oversight and ensures consistency of all academic functions across and throughout the school. The Chief Academic officer serves as an executive level administrator and acts as proxy for the Chief Executive Officer in his/her absence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction and support to the implementation of the school’s instructional and program plans
• Collaboratively monitor curriculum implementation and student achievement
• Evaluate instructional staff performance
• Design and implement professional development experiences for staff that encourage and support their professional growth
• Ensure that continuous improvement is guided by student achievement standards, school performance standards and concrete data from state and local assessments
• Create a school climate that applauds academic and personal accomplishment through recognition activities
• Structure and manage student recruitment, retention and enrollment processes
• Engage parents and community in planning and implementing programs, immediately responding to concerns as they arise
• Create expanded educational options for the challenged learner
• Ensure the installation of a welcoming structure, attitude and process for receiving all parents and visitors to the building
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date cumulative records and progress reports/profiles for all enrolled students
• Efficiently manage school assets monitoring the school budget and maintaining financial records and inventories of school assets
• Complete and submit all reports due to federal, state and county authorities within specific timelines
• Monitor building security and maintenance activities establishing clear performance expectations for safety, cleanliness as well as emergency procedures
• Regularly monitor the external and internal appearance of the school, addressing physical plant hazards, the egress and ingress of students and the aesthetic appeal of the school site
• Ensure fair and equitable application of the school discipline code in the management of negative student behaviors
• Other duties and responsibilities as designated by the CEO

Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects; Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.

Terms of Employment: Salary benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.