Chief Academic Officer

Chief Academic Officer

The Chief Academic Officer serves as the chief instructional officer to the Executive Director; provides administrative oversight of day-to-day functions of the charter school organization's academic programs and State testing, including English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), SELPA/Special Education programs and services, Programs for the Gifted (G.A.T.E.), academic data evaluation and review, and related learning support systems for TK-8 pupils; assist in directing and maintaining the implementation of the charter school organization's long range academic goals and objectives; plans and coordinates academic professional development for a coherent design, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs that facilitate professional development, leadership development, and continuous learning for all certificated/classified staff; serves as a cabinet level advisor to the Executive Director on matters related to academics and assessment, and progress.

Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential. Possession of a valid California Administrative Services Credential, Master's degree from an accredited college/university, Doctorate degree highly desirable, Experience in charter school policy, governance, and public relations preferred. Must demonstrate his/her ability as the lead learner, including knowledge of: - Charter school operations, and organization, rules, regulations, and laws governing charter schools; - Local community in which the students and their families live and work. It is vital that the administration have an understanding of the community to assist students in reaching their academic potential; - Multiple Intelligences approaches to learning couples with experience in teaching strategies; - Data-based innovative educational research that may be applied to strengthen student learning; and - Students and their families, including their background and aspirations.

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Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational, environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued. Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational, environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.