Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

POSITION

Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS)

Mobile, Alabama

Reports Directly to: Deputy Superintendent/Head of Schools

Salary: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 a year

• $7,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th)
• Performance Incentives, based upon network academic performance
  
  

Position Overview

ACCEL Academy, recognized throughout for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is

seeking a Chief Academic Officer (CAO). The CAO sets the strategic vision and direction for the

instructional framework and pedagogical approach to ACCEL's academic programs and is a key

lever to accomplishing the network's academic goals. The CAO is the leader, spokesperson, and

resident expert on curriculum, instruction, pedagogy, and learning. This role develops the shortand

long-term instructional vision. It works to establish a culture of high expectations and

shared responsibility for equitable access to high-quality and culturally relevant instruction.

The CAO works to create authentic partnerships between network offices and schools to ensure

closer alignment of network resources with school needs, to implement an instructional plan for

the network that ensures effective teaching in every classroom, and to create conditions that

ensure systemic improvement of practice over time in every classroom. The CAO is responsible

for all instructional functions, including 6th - 12th curriculum and instruction, professional

development, student services, athletics, special education, family engagement, career,

network, federal programs, registrar, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, teaching fellowships,

gifted and talented, and college and career readiness. This position requires a strong

instructional foundation, requiring the incumbent to stay current on instructional

administration techniques and programs throughout the state and nation, incorporating

findings into the local organization where appropriate relating to public and charter

requirements.

Essential Functions

• Leads curriculum development, implementation, and assessment through an equity lens
  
  

for the network.

• Develops a strategic plan with senior leadership that includes goals and strategies to
  
  

ensure equitable standards-aligned instruction for every student.

• Directs and evaluates academic divisions, including instructional improvement,
  
  

curriculum and instruction, professional development, exceptional children services,

gifted services, English as a second language, etc., and student support services.

• Delivers written and oral presentations on academic accountability to various
  
  

stakeholders (i.e., Board of Directors, Deputy, Superintendent, principal, teachers,

parents and community groups).

• Approves departmental budgets and determines allocations for staff, supplies, and
  
  

equipment.

• Collaborates with the Deputy and leadership in all academic areas to evaluate existing
  
  

curriculum programs based on observations and results of Accountability Services

testing to determine updates to School Improvement Plans.

• Coordinates with the Deputy to ensure that all student services, including special
  
  

education and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) are implemented in compliance

with state and federal law.

Collaborates with school systems, community agencies, local universities, and research

laboratories to promote shared learning.

• Establishes direction for school improvement efforts by monitoring the progress of
  
  

school performance, student achievement objectives, and academic excellence

indicators to align strategies for school improvement.

• Collaborates with schools to develop instructional programs and to implement reform
  
  

models designed to improve the achievement of all students; develops a two-way

feedback loop from school sites to the Chief Academic Office.

• Supports staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating project plans and strategies
  
  

to achieve goals and objectives.

• Plans, develops, and implements professional development activities for teachers,
  
  

ensuring a robust, systemic approach that meets student needs.

• Monitors the coordination of all network professional development efforts and the
  
  

implementation of new and existing educational programs using Professional Learning

Communities (PLCs) as a vehicle to provide staff support.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent, complying with lawful
  
  

directives that the need for a team effort may drive.

• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site,
  
  

in-person during regular business hours and as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.
• Teaching Fellow Program
• Curriculum and Instruction
• PowerSchool
• Network Registrar
• Federal Programs
  
  

Ability To

• Thorough understanding of curriculum and instruction and other student-related
  
  

services.

• Proven ability to supervise multiple functions with full accountability for effective
  
  

operation and results.

• Ability to use computer technology in administrative and educational settings.
• Excellent organizational ability.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and consensus-building expertise.
• Excellent human relations skills.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree with an emphasis in curriculum, instruction, and school leadership is
  
  

Required

• A doctorate degree is preferred
• K-12 Administrative Certification or ability and willingness to obtain this certification
• Degree or relevant experience in working directly with middle and high-school-aged
  
  

students as a teacher, mentor, or in another capacity

Terms

Twelve (12) month, 260 day contract with salary as established by the Board in terms of the

Administrative Provisions And Based On Experience And Qualifications.

Salary: $110,000- $120,000.00 a year

• $7,500 Signing Bonus (Paid December 15th)
• Performance Incentives, based upon network academic performance
  
  

Timeline

Interviews: March 6 -10, 2023; Selection: March 23, 2023; Preferred Start Date: April 1, 2023

Benefits: Full-time employees receive health benefits through the Alabama Public Education

Employees' Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP) and retirement benefits through the Alabama

Teacher Retirement System.

The board members are looking for a transformational educator who will lead the personalized

learning environment. All interested candidates should apply by Friday, February 24, 2023 for

The First Cut-off And Adhere To The Following Steps

• Email your resume and cover letter to:
  
  

jobs@accelacademymobile.com.

Note: Your cover letter must include a response to the following essay question: In

100-400 words, please explain why you are an excellent candidate to lead ACCEL

Academy, including any experience and specific data/accomplishments that will

demonstrate your ability to meet and/or surpass the goals and mission of ACCEL

Academy.

• All correspondence regarding your application will be sent via email to the email address
  
  

you place on your resume. Please make sure you enter your address correctly and check

your email regularly. If your email account utilizes a SPAM filter, it is your responsibility

to identify "@accelacademymobile.com" addresses as "safe" so that you are able to

receive email messages from these addresses or save this email address as a contact.

• All inquiries regarding this position should be emailed to
  
  

jobs@accelacademymobile.com.

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with their qualifications as well as professional

accomplishments with an emphasis on adherence to the application process.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that

diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we

encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at ACCEL Day and Evening

Academy. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational

experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.

ACCEL does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religi... more

Reports To Deputy Superintendent/Head of School

Job Posting Link www.accelacademymobile.com/employment

Salary Range: From/To $110-000 - $120,000 with $7,500 signing bonus. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with previous experience and degree attainment.

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