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Chief Academic Officer

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Chief Academic Officer CODE: 0175 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Chief Academic Officer GRADE: NS MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: The chief academic officer reports to the deputy superintendent and performs the following primary responsibilities: Provides visionary leadership and establishes, communicates, and operationalizes a clear, system wide, research-based vision for a world-class, culturally proficient and equity-based core instructional program and services that meet the diverse needs of all students, including English language learners and multilingual education; students receiving special education services and those eligible for gifted and talented services and resources. Provides direct supervision to leaders responsible for Pre-K-12 and Career and College Readiness Districtwide Programs and Services; Special Education and related business and related services; and English Learners and Multilingual Education Services. Manages, plans, directs, organizes, coordinates, implements, monitors, and assesses all districtwide educational and instructional programs, policies, accreditation and procedures for pre-kindergarten/early childhood and Kindergarten - Grade 12. Oversees the services that meet the unique instructional needs or interests of students: special education, accelerated and enriched instruction; IB/Magnet programs; career and technology education; interventions; Out-of-School Time and other related programs. Collaborates with others to manage and equitably allocate grant and federal programs resources; strategically and organically integrate educational technology in all aspects of the curriculum and instructional program; and ensure the instructional resources reflect aligned assessment and accountability measures. Facilitates the planning, implementation and evaluation of all related professional development. Engages staff and community stakeholders to plan/support MCPS strategic priorities and initiatives through collaborative opportunities with MCPS central offices and schools to improve student academic success and overall student and school experiences. Develops and monitors the office budget based on the student needs and system priorities. Establishes a comprehensive student assessment program aligned with the curriculum to determine student learning levels. Administers multi-tiered system of interventions to improve achievement of students who are not meeting grade-level expectations. Designs innovative subject, classroom, and whole-school instructional programs to increase staff capacity and student learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated student-focused leadership that reflects the core values of learning, relationships, respect, excellence, and equity; promotes visionary leadership through strategic planning; proactive problem-solving, and results driven actions. Advanced knowledge of PreK-12 central office administration procedures and practices related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and programs and services for all students. Proven strategic and visionary skills with group facilitation, planning, problem solving, and coaching/mentoring. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead staff to set standards and to accomplish goals in a large and complex education organization. Proven leadership commitment and experience to contribute to cultural equity, diversity, and inclusion for education and professional enrichment in support of MCPS being an antiracist school system. Proven qualitative and quantitative data analysis capabilities to lead the development of data-driven office and district-level goals and decision-making skills that meet the unique and diverse program and services needs of individuals and groups of students. Experienced in the supervision and evaluation of staff using standards-based criteria. Proven ability to authentically communicate, interact, and work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including those from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds. Proven ability to oversee & guide complex, politically sensitive community processes that result in authentic and strong engagement with key external organizations, students, families, associations and government and community partners, and the community at large. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education and District policies and procedures. Committed to maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of the position. Deep understanding of the latest research and evidence on the most effective instructional materials and practices for diverse learners.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree required; degree background in curriculum and instruction/development and design, educational leadership/administration or related field is required; Doctorate preferred. Minimum of five years as a district-level leader or organizational manager with direct supervision and evaluation of staff using performance standards. Minimum of five years in teaching and curriculum design, special education services or a combination of experience in education administration with an emphasis in learning services, adult professional development or project management. Development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans goals and progress. Experience working with and serving diverse students, staff and community stakeholders. Project, grant and budget management experience. Use of data and project management evaluation tools to identify impact of projects/workflow. Advanced knowledge and utilization of key performance indicators and strategic planning at the central office level to monitor the impact of central office initiatives and processes on student academic progress; Strategic utilization of data related to the achievement of student groups not meeting performance standards and the identification of research-and evidence-based strategies to mitigate the root causes and accelerate learning. Experience supervising and monitoring extended day and extended year programs for impact on student performance. Advanced knowledge of business fiscal and information systems, resolution and compliance, placement of students; and programs and related services for students receiving special education services. Planning, writing, and delivering reports and presentations to key stakeholders including the Board of Education, superintendent of schools, government officials, staff, students, and other community and external partners. Experience supervising executive and district level staff. Must successfully complete current district training for supervision and evaluation of staff within one year of entering the position.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must meet Maryland State certification requirements for Administrator II.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Requires the ability to work long hours and withstand moderate amounts of stress in order to maintain a healthy physical and social emotional state of well-being.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees, monitors, and facilitates the integration of the projects/initiatives identified by the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools and aligned to the District's strategic priorities.

Engage in all work and interactions with a culturally proficient and responsive approach, using the lenses of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and community partners regarding resources, programs, services, and learning opportunities and experiences for students.

Develops the strategic direction of the district related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and related student programs and services associated with teaching and learning.

Develops districtwide instructional priorities that improve student growth and proficiency on state local, state, and federal assessments and reduce academic performance gaps between the identified student groups.

Analyzes the needs, interests and strengths of students to strategically identify programs, services, and resources to enhance their learning experiences.

Aligns and implements extended day, extended year, and out-of-school time resources to the core instructional program outcomes and collaborates with staff to determine and report the impact of the programs on student progress.

Solicits input from staff to actively engage them in identifying their instructional needs and use the data to appropriately facilitate their professional learning experiences related to teaching and learning.

Hires, trains, directs, evaluates, coaches and mentors office staff.

Creates and presents various reports and updates to the Board of Education, County Council, communities and MCPS leaders.

Establishes processes and structures that promote communication, collaboration, and coordination of support to schools within and across offices.

Maintains a professional and respectful work environment that promotes authentic engagement of staff in decisions, professional learning opportunities, problem solving, and other characteristics of a positive work environment.

Ensures fiscal integrity and develops, administers, and monitors analyzes budget expenditures and recommendations to determine the return on investment and impact on students and/or staff.

Establish and maintain positive and authentic working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including advisory groups, related to student services and programs, district initiatives and accountability measures.

Engages in self-reflection and solicit feedback that provides data for personal and professional growth and development.

Partners with schools to develop and implement innovative instructional programs and interventions designed to increase student achievement.

Class Established: 4/2007
Date(s) Revised: 5/2022
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.