Chief Academic Officer, 2026-27

• Develop and lead the academic vision strategy and multi-year school improvement plans in collaboration with the Head of School.
• Ensure alignment of curriculum instruction assessment and professional learning across schools and grade levels.
• Develop short and long-term plans for the districts teaching and learning program with the Strategic Plan.
• Monitor academic performance data to identify trends prioritize improvement strategies and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Conduct strategic analyses and develop clear quantifiable goals and objectives for culturally responsive educational practices.
• Advise the Head of School and Board on academic performance risks and strategic opportunities.

• Oversee the development adoption and implementation of standards-aligned curriculum and instructional resources as well as the curriculum review process.
• Ensure consistent instructional expectations and evidence-based teaching practices across schools.
• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive assessment systems including interim benchmark and formative assessments.
• Establish systems for monitoring instructional quality and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Oversee the district Summer Learning Program including design curriculum and recruitment.

• Directly supervise principals/directors curriculum coordinators/directors including the Director of Multilingual Learners.
• Oversee recruitment selection assignment supervision and evaluation of direct reports key instructional support staff and all summer learning staff.
• Support leadership pipelines and succession planning for instructional leadership roles.
• Collaborate with Instructional Coaches to support the new teacher induction and mentor program.

• Oversees the cohered collaborative professional development calendar structure for teachers school administrators and staff to accelerate student achievement across all student groups.
• Design and oversee district-wide professional development that builds educator instructional expertise and leadership capacity.
• Coach instructional leaders to strengthen school leadership effectiveness.
• Identifies supports and monitors training and strategies for addressing gaps in student performance.
• Equity Access and Student Achievement
• Lead initiatives that ensure equitable access to rigorous culturally responsive instruction for all students.
• Partner with the Chief of Student Services and Director of Multilingual Learners to develop aligned practices across curriculum and instruction.
• Monitor student achievement outcomes across demographic groups and lead strategies to address achievement gaps.
• Partner with student support teams to align academic programming with multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

• Ensure academic programs meet federal state and authorizer accountability requirements.
• Oversee academic reporting processes including state testing accountability metrics and school improvement planning.
• Present academic performance updates to Senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Serves as district liaison to external instruction and curriculum-related committees task forces and work groups

• Collaborate with operations talent and student services teams to ensure systems support effective teaching and learning.
• Partner with Human Resources on educator hiring performance management systems and instructional leadership staffing strategies.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks requested or assigned by the Board or Head of School

• Serve on the Senior Leadership Team
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School

• Masters degree required in educational administration curriculum and instruction or related field.
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership School Administration Curriculum and Instruction or related field preferred.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts DESE Administrator License (Principal/Assistant Principal or Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent) as a condition of employment after the first year.

• Minimum 10 years of instructional leadership experience (principal network/district academic leader or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of instructional leadership at the network/district level or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and thorough knowledge of public charter education required.
• Demonstrated success in improving student achievement outcomes across multiple schools or grade bands.
• Experience designing curriculum assessment and professional learning systems.
• At least three years of classroom teaching experience is preferred.
• Successful experience as a school principal is preferred.

• Deep expertise in standards-aligned curriculum evidence-based instructional practices and assessment design.
• Strong data analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach senior instructional leaders.
• Commitment to equity-focused academic leadership and inclusive instructional practices.
• Exceptional communication change management and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Experience working in charter urban public school or multi-school network settings.
• Experience leading large-scale instructional improvement initiatives.

• Travel between campuses as required.
• Participation in evening meetings leadership retreats or board presentations as needed.

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