Chief Academic Officer

Reports to: Superintendent

General Definition of Work: Responsible for evaluation, development, and implementation of all aspects of the Division-wide curricular, instructional, and assessment programs

Essential Functions:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates all instructional staff which support:

Gifted and Talented Education and Enrichment

Core Area Curriculum and Instruction

Elementary Resource Teachers

SOL Resource Program

Technology Program

Local Remediation Program

School Counseling

Assessment

• Examines SOL test results and other standardized test results to determine changes to curricular, instructional, and assessment practices to improve student achievement
• Works with, directs, and evaluates the Coordinator of Instruction and Assessment for SOL, SELP, Stanford Testing, and all testing programs
• Oversees operation of the Student Information System and Information Collection
• Works directly with teachers, principals, and other central office staff to provide curriculum development opportunities
• Works directly with teachers, principals, and other central office staff to determine and provide intervention/remediation opportunities as needed
• Oversees development, implementation, and review of the Division Support Plan, School Support Plans, and all school improvement processes
• Oversees funds related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Completes state reports relating to curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Collaborates with the Human Resources Office for the development and implementation of the Division Professional Development Program for Instruction
• Provides monthly instructional updates to the School Board
• Reviews and updates Amherst County Public Schools' Policies related to Instruction
• Coordinates with principals regarding the master schedule for schools
• Meets with parents and/or staff members to address problems or concerns regarding curriculum, instruction, and/or assessment
• Facilitates and coordinates implementation of online course offerings
• Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer to determine FTE positions according to the SOQs and the Local Budget
• Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer to interview, observe, support, and document areas of concern related to employees
• Collaborates with the Chief Finance Officer to prepare and administer the instruction and technology budgets
• Provides expenditure control for requisitioning and ordering textbooks, materials, equipment, technology, and staff development for the instructional program
• Collaborates with the Superintendent to provide recommendations regarding administrative assignments based on meeting the requirements of VDOE and the ACPS Principal Evaluation System
• Approves, monitors, and reports all out-of-county travel for Amherst County Public Schools employees
• All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Education and Job Experience: Doctorate and superintendent license preferred. School principal experience preferred

License/Endorsements: Valid state license with an endorsement of Administration and Supervision PreK-12

Contract Period: 12 months

FLSA Status: Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer