Chief Academic Officer
Company: Academies of Math and Science
Location: Tempe
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Level: SeniorJob Location: Tempe Office - Tempe, AZEducation
Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $180,000.00 - $240,000.00
Salary/yearJob Category: Education Chief Academic Officer Location:
Tempe, AZ Full-Time/Not Remote Start Date: July 1st 2022 About the
Organization AMS Impact Group, CMO for Academies of Math and
Science, is a network of 10 K-8 charter schools in Arizona serving
approximately 9000 scholars in all low-income, minority
neighborhoods. The mission of the Academies of Math and Science is
to transform today's scholars into tomorrow's global visionaries.
As Arizona's largest low-income K-8 charter school operator, since
inception, we have specifically chosen to expand to underserved
communities with the desire to create a program of choice for
hardworking scholars and parents that hold a belief that education
makes THE difference in children's lives. For more information
about our founding, see here:
https://www.amsschools.org/apps/pages/our-story . About the Role
AMS Impact Group is seeking a talented and dynamic executive
instructional leader to continue to create and elevate the
network's success with improving educational outcomes for scholars
that need it the most. The CAO will lead the network to move from
its current performance of outperforming 85% of nearby schools to
95% of nearby schools and all schools with a similar demographic in
the state of Arizona. In partnership with the CEO, the CAO will
update and revise goals as necessary and implement the 7 Levers of
Leadership in addition to revise/select effective curriculum in
order to achieve outstanding scholar growth and retention; teacher
growth, retention, and promotion; and leader growth, retention, and
promotion outcomes. This role reports directly to the CEO. Direct
reports for role will include: 3 Regional Director of Schools (with
2 serving cross functional roles in teaching and leadership
development) Director of Curriculum (who manages a team of
approximately 12 including content experts and assessment) Director
of Special Education Deputy Director of Social and Emotional
Learning The ideal candidate : Is a model of passion for craft,
professionalism, kindness, and accountability across the
organization. Embodies great coaching, leadership, and pedagogical
practices, and loves to model, provide feedback, and coach others.
Believes that great curriculum, teaching, and leadership make the
critical difference in scholar achievement. Is committed to great
school management that leads to high levels of leader and teacher
retention. Believes that teaching is a complex science that can be
trained and taught by those willing to take on the challenge
through exceptional professional development and coaching. Has
demonstrated success identifying and remedying instructional issues
both from a management perspective as well as a design perspective
(such as with curriculum). Thinks systematically about school and
system wide issues and demonstrates strength in improving practices
organization-wide. Is a creative problem-solver with a solutions
orientation. Demonstrates strength and ability to organize and
execute ambitious plans related to staff culture, teacher and
leader development, and curriculum. Is a prolific learner,
constantly seeking out evidence-based practices to implement and
use. and develops themselves by learning from other strong
leaders/networks. Enjoys being a hands-on leader when required, but
knows when to delegate, utilize, and model shared leadership. Key
responsibilities for the CAO role include: Strategic Instructional
and Cultural Leadership Serving as a member of the executive team;
advising on the strategic direction of the organization/schools
alongside the CEO, COO, CFO, and CIO. Ensuring ongoing development
and execution of strategic initiatives that include the network's
professional development, teacher and leader coaching, data
analysis, instructional planning, and curriculum (including
selection, revision, and implementation). Enabling strong execution
of all AMS academic systems, while continuously securing feedback
from all stakeholders to ensure scholar, teacher, and leadership
needs are met. Leading and supporting school leaders to achieve all
KPIs including staff and scholar culture, scholar achievement, and
teacher and leader development. The network seeks to outperform
95%+ of nearby schools and schools with similar demographics.
Ensuring each school leader is continuously focusing on the
highest-leverage priorities by observing campuses; coaching of
Director of Schools and school leaders; and modeling and leading
effective data meetings, common planning, real-time feedback,
professional development, leadership team meetings, 1:1s, and other
high-leverage touch points. Resolving high-level parent issues that
are directed to management/board. People Management Hiring all
Direct Reports as well as approving the promotion/hire of
Principals. Leading and/or overseeing the quality of professional
development for network staff and school leaders as necessary based
on strategic initiatives and perceived gaps. Managing and coaching
all direct reports. Operational Leadership Working alongside the
COO to support the operational functions of each school including:
new scholar enrollment and facilities. Overseeing revision of
policies as required based on new state and federal guidance.
Overseeing partnership between, and communications to, Charter
Authorizer and Arizona Department of Education. Overseeing all
program compliance based on state and federal requirements
including MOWR, EL & AZELLA, TIA, Title I Cycle reviews, ASBCS site
visits, state testing, etc. Salary/Benefits Salary range -
$180,000-240,000 depending on results/experience and $15k bonus.
Fully paid employee benefits including medical, dental, short/long
term disability, and life insurance; optional low-cost vision
insurance and 401k retirement plan (with 4% employer match) The
ideal candidate will possess most or all of the following
attributes Demonstrated track record of excellence as a principal,
regional director, or executive leading schools to outperform
neighborhood schools (95th percentile+ as measured against schools
with similar demographic compositions). Minimum 3 years experience
supervising and coaching principals. Minimum 3 years experience in
network director role leading curriculum, assessment, and/or
instruction. Executive leadership experience. Demonstrated evidence
turning around underperforming campuses and taking campuses from
good to great. Demonstrated track record of developing leaders,
evidenced through promotion of their staff. For example, assistant
principals becoming principals, principals becoming regional
directors, etc. Mastery of pedagogical practices in TLAC, Get
Better Faster, Leverage Leadership. Completion of a formal course
of study (or mastery of similar practices) through Relay Graduate
School, Building Excellent Schools, Achievement First Incubator, or
another program that has a track record of excellence preparing
educators to substantially increase achievement of scholars in
low-income communities preferred. Demonstrated strength in project
management skills with an ability to take feedback from multiple
sources (network, school leadership, and teachers), come up with
strategic initiatives, and break down strategic initiatives into
implementable projects. BA/BS required. Higher levels of education
are preferred, but not required. PM20 2NT020 PI177713661
Keywords: Academies of Math and Science, Tempe , Chief Academic Officer, Executive , Tempe, Arizona
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