Federal Pre-K Academic Director

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Chief Academic Officer (Federal Program / Pre-K) Job Summary

Under the leadership of the Superintendent, this position directs, coordinates, and evaluates all educational programs for grades PreK-12 in the support of continuous growth and improvement. Responsibilities include development of policies and practices which are designed to support and enhance the educational opportunities available to the children of Washington County Schools.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)

• Must possess a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction. Minimum of three years executive-level, public school, central office experience and 3 years as a building principal required. Must have three years of successful experience as a teacher in public schools. Three years of public school experience as a principal preferred.
• Must possess budget planning and execution experience. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and current issues in educational administration. Must possess the ability to guide the strategic planning process which supports division goals and programs.
• Must possess excellent leadership, management, and communication skills. Must possess the ability to speak effectively before large groups and high-level executives. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school division officials, staff, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Duties are performed in an office, in schools, community centers and wherever the business of the school division is to be conducted. Overnight travel is required. Must be knowledgeable of and physically able to operate a variety of equipment including personal computers. Must possess a valid driver’s license and physically be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Work usually requires walking and standing. Requires ability to talk, hear, and communicate via telephone. The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

This Job Description in No Way States or Implies That These Are the Only Duties to Be Performed by This Employee. The Chief Academic Officer will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Washington County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.