Chief Academic Officer

Position PurposeThe Chief Academic Officer serves to advance the mission of Hill Country Christian School by promoting excellence at all levels of the school's academic program and by ensuring all academic programs embody a commitment to Christ-centered and classical education.Position TypeThe Chief Academic Officer reports directly to the Head of School and is considered executive level management and is therefore salaried and exempt.QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of experience in an academic leadership position or relevant in a school (Christian school preferred)A Masters degree or other advanced degree in education or relevant field of studyMust be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of FaithMust faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with Statement of Faith of this schoolSuccessful record of developing academic programs and/ or overseeing curriculum and instruction practices is requiredExceptional interpersonal skills with a high degree of competency to build and maintain effective professional relationshipsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneouslyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsKey Results AreasThe Chief Academic Officer will ensure academic excellence by:Training, developing, and overseeing division level principalsHire (when necessary) and then lead/manage Elementary, Middle and High School PrincipalsProvide visionary leadership to principals for the academic programEnsure principals are leading and managing their teachers in alignment with the academic vision and the curricular objectivesHold principals accountable to excellent execution of our academic programServing as top level advisor to the Head of School on all academic programsKeep Head of School informed on all levels of academic progressMaintain and further develop academic dashboard to measure school’s academic performanceCoordinating and analyzing all standardized testsWork with school administration to coordinate CLT testing days (3-10Work with the College Board to schedule ACT, PSAT, and SAT testing on site.Aligning Curriculum scope and sequence from 12 down to KindergartenWork with Principals and teachers to ensure all curriculum scope and sequences are in alignment with our academic and cultural visionsWhen necessary, revise standards to meet current academic visionReview and refine current grade by grade scope and sequence documents to ensure they are reflect our academic aspirationsDevelop any scope and sequence documents that are either non-existent or too outdated to be usefulDeveloping, leading, and coordinating all faculty developmentAct as the primary point of contact and driver for all faculty developmentWork with principals and Head of School to outline yearly professional development plansCoordinate with outside/guest speakers to deliver excellent PD opportunities for facultyMaintain a teacher training track to ensure new teachers are intentionally developed into master teachers according to the Hill Country wayProviding teacher coaching to Department ChairsWork with principals and Department Chairs to coach individual teachers under their careProvide master teacher level coaching for Department chairs so that they can be master teachers on their own, but also ensure all teachers in their departments are moving towards teacher mastery.When necessary, providing teacher coaching to lowest performing teachersWork with principals and Department Chairs to pinpoint lowest performing teachers and work out a plan to provide intense coaching and feedback to quickly get teachers up to speed or moved out of their positionPhysical and environmental requirementsFrequently move about inside campus buildings and outside on the groundsMust be able to exchange accurate and professional information whether in person, via email or telephone. Frequently communicate, via email, telephone, or in person, with colleaguesGrasp, move, or assemble small objectsMust be flexible and adapt to various classroom settings and learning styles, schedules, and changesPossible exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses #J-18808-Ljbffr