Chief Academic Officer (12-month position)The Pawtucket School Department seeks a visionary equity-driven and results-oriented instructional leader to serve as its Chief Academic Officer (CAO). As a key member of the Superintendents Cabinet the CAO will shape and drive the academic vision and strategy across the district to ensure that every student regardless of background has access to rigorous high-quality instruction and the supports necessary to is a unique opportunity to lead transformational work in an urban district committed to innovation equity and Responsibilities:Strategic Instructional and implement a comprehensive academic strategy aligned with the districts goals for excellence equity and whole-child the design implementation and monitoring of the districts curriculum instruction and assessment capacity across schools to support standards-aligned culturally and linguistically responsive teaching -Wide Coordination:Supervise departments including Teaching and Learning School Transformation Special Education Social & Emotional Learning Technical Education and the development and deployment of district-wide instructional frameworks tools and coherence and alignment across content areas grade levels and school types (elementary middle and high school).Talent Development & School Support:Support and coach school leaders in implementing high-impact instructional practices and data-driven and deliver professional learning systems for teachers instructional coaches and a culture of continuous improvement through clear metrics and collaborative cycles of Equity and Accountability:Analyze student achievement data to identify strengths gaps and trends in academic outcomes across schools and with the Office of Data & Accountability to measure progress and make informed equity by dismantling barriers to access and opportunity for historically underserved and Communication: Build trust and strong working relationships with school leaders teachers central office departments families and community the district with state and local education agencies and key external a clear academic vision internally and externally ensuring alignment across : (Required):Masters degree in Education Educational Leadership Curriculum & Instruction or related Island Building Administrator or District Administrator certification (or eligibility).Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience at the school or district level including experience supervising principals or managing academic track record of improving student academic outcomes in an urban school :Doctorate in Education or related or multilingual with turnaround or school improvement understanding of the needs of multilingual learners students with disabilities and students living in Attributes:Passionate advocate for equity and excellence for all thinker with strong execution and responsive and reflective leader who inspires supports and holds others -informed Process:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit:-Cover letter-Resume-Three current letters of reference-Proof of certificationsTHIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
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