Chief Academic Officer

Chief Academic Officer

The Chief Academic Officer leads coordinated planning and consistent implementation of the District's academic program, making certain that programs and priorities ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world. The Chief Academic Officer will oversee, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of systemic cross-functional strategic projects and initiatives. The leader will provide direct support to school administrators to ensure work environments that are student-focused and results-oriented, leading to high student academic outcomes. The Chief Academic Officer will work collaboratively with the Superintendent and Executive Team.

Primary Duties:

• Educational Programs
• School Management and Leader Development
• Instructional Development
• District Leadership

Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of equitable policies and practices, standards based education, curriculum development and instruction, using data to promote student achievement, districtwide implementation of MTSS framework, strategies to integrate social-emotional learning into academic programming, classroom, district, and state assessments, strategies, processes, implementation and facilitation of educator professional development, growing and improving principal and teacher effectiveness, concepts, methods and techniques of developing and implementing goals, objective and programs, culturally and linguistically diverse education supports for exceptional students, including special education and gifted education, principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation, pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulation, English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google programs and presentation software, spreadsheets and ability to present data, principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation.

Ability to provide leadership in the planning and development of district programs that meet the needs of a diverse population, project management, including the ability to deploy resources and manage multiple projects, supervise, plan and direct standards based education practices and curriculum development, analyze data to improve student achievement, deliver presentations to administrators and school staff, develop, recommend and implement district programs, oversee, direct and coordinate the work of staff, analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals, select, supervise, train, coach, and evaluate staff, participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures, prepare clear and concise administrative and statistical reports, maintain confidential records and reports, operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, be available to respond to urgent or emergent inquiries or issues on evenings and weekend, establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, effective public speaking and presentation.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples may include: seven years experience in curriculum development and instruction, standards-based education, and data management, plus three years of school-based administrative and supervisory responsibilities, or equivalent experience and skills. Training / Education: Master's degree from an accredited college in education, educational leadership, or related field. License or Certificate: Possession of a Principal's License from the Colorado Department of Education. Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate valid Colorado driver's license.

Location and Working Conditions:

Location: The position will be primarily located at the Carbondale District Office, but requires frequent travel to Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. Working Conditions: Office environment with exposure to computer screens and use of a keyboard. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. Light lifting and carrying.

Salary Range and Days Worked:

Salary range: $151,930-$191,586 depending on qualified experience. Days worked: 252 days/year (with paid personal time, paid vacation days, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks) Benefits: The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20% of an employee's wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.