Job Description:
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PURPOSE
The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) is a leadership role that will report to the Superintendent of Columbia Public Schools. The CAO provides leadership and executes the vision and strategic direction for Columbia Public Schools curriculum, instruction, assessment and school improvement initiatives. Responsible for our core instructional program, the Chief Academic Officer ensures that all scholars become independent learners who are curious, engaged, and growing in all aspects academically, socially, and emotionally.
 
The Chief Academic Officer supervises and provides direct coaching and concrete, actionable feedback to the district academic team, as well as collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer and Superintendent to foster a district-wide growth mindset of continuous learning and professional development. The Chief Academic Officer ensures the professional development and coaching of instructional faculty is aligned to Columbia Public Schools priorities to achieve high-quality, culturally relevant instruction within a warm, inclusive, and academic rigorous environment across our schools within the district.
 
The Chief Academic Officer is a highly motivated and collaborative leader who takes initiative to solve problems and address challenges through an equity lens, centering the needs of all scholars on the pathway to achieving their full potential. The Chief Academic Officer models the core values of scholarship, merit, community, and responsibility and embodies a growth-mindset.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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