Deputy Chief Academic Officer

at  Fulton County Schools

SUMMARY

The Deputy Chief Academic Officer leads and oversees the district’s school and division improvement initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing academic performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that all schools and Academic departments meet and exceed district, state, and federal accountability and performance standards. The Deputy Chief Academic Officer collaborates with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and community stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies that drive student achievement, close achievement, close achievement gaps, and meet district expectations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in School Administration or a related field

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in management and business administration with at least 3 years of experience in positions of leadership at local school and/or District level

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong background in school and department administration and supervision
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement an action plan aligned to the District’s strategic plan
• Ability to plan and implement long-range objectives
• Ability to effectively use data for decision making
• Strong decision-making ability, budget experience, proven performance and resource management skills
• Ability to effectively lead, organize, and direct the work of others
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen and provide leadership which results in the best possible work environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Leads collaborative teams to achieve District initiatives identified in the Strategic Plan
• Works closely with the Chief Academic Officer and provides division leadership in the CAO’s absence
• Assists in communicating information regarding instructional and student support programs to the stakeholders of Fulton County
• Reports to Cabinet and the Board of Education regularly
• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer and other district leaders to ensure alignment for school improvement efforts with district-wide initiatives
• Monitors the implementation of intervention programs and services for underperforming schools
• Engages with parents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to build support for school improvement efforts
• Facilitates the sharing of successful practices and innovations across the district
• Leads divisions Continuous Improvement processes for the lifecycle of identified division programs to include; ideation, implementation, data collection, evaluation, and improvement/maintenance/sunset processes
• Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal accountability requirements and prepare reports for district leadership and the school board
• Manage and allocate resources effectively to support school and department Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Stays current with research and trends in education and integrate new knowledge into the District’s improvement strategies
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
• Will oversee or supervise departments as deemed appropriate by the Chief Academic Officer