Chief Academic Officer - (25-26 SY)
Company: Freedomprep
Location: Memphis
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
About Us:Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools () is a
network of Prek-12 free public charter schools serving students in
Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all
students in grades Prek-12 to excel in college and in life. Since
our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade
students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple
campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with
grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.At Freedom Prep, we
are committed to transforming education for students of color
across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality
educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the
past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local
and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in
English language arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided
by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a
high-quality public education, character development is essential
to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds
the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.At
Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous
environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes
advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the
core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and
Community.Job Description:The Chief Academic Officer will serve as
a key member of our organization's leadership team and will report
directly to the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, you will be
responsible for the academic vision of the organization while
overseeing the academic performance, instructional leadership, and
school culture of our educational network. You will work in close
collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial
Officer, Chief of Staff, and Chief People Officer to ensure that
our schools meet the highest standards of excellence and equity.
Your primary focus will be on delivering exceptional academic
results, eliminating disparities, and fostering a culture of
success for all our students.Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Leadership and Supervision:
- Provide visionary academic leadership, ensure vision and
mission alignment to our school leaders and network academic
team.
- Collaborate with the CEO to set and drive the academic vision
for our schools. Implement research-proven, standards-based
instructional practices and curriculum.
- Support school leaders in implementing effective instructional
cycles and data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with the CEO on region-wide and individual
professional development for Heads of Schools and direct
reports.
- Network Leadership and Supervision:
- Lead the development and selection of high-quality curricular
materials and aligned assessments across academic disciplines and
grade levels that are designed to serve students at all levels and
abilities in partnership with the Academic team, Regional teams,
and schools.
- Oversee program design, implementation, and achievement of all
specialized learning groups, including students with IEPs, emergent
bilingual and multilingual students.
- In partnership with the Head of Schools, oversee the support
and development of teachers and school academic leaders to
implement curriculum in a highly effective way, including
professional development for teachers in pedagogy and their
specific content areas. Use data effectively to drive instructional
practice and, in collaboration with the Chiefs, improve and adjust
academic strategy and program.
- Lead the Academic team: Regional Director of Schools, Managing
Director of Academics, Managing Director of Student Services and
collaborates closely with each Head of School.
- School Management and Performance:
- Oversee the academic and cultural performance of our
schools.
- Build trust-based relationships across organizational layers to
achieve goals and navigate challenges.
- Foster collaboration among school leaders to ensure
network-wide alignment.
- Work with incoming school leaders on school design, planning,
and implementation.
- School Culture and Equity:
- Ensure that each school maintains a positive, engaging culture
of excellence and college-focus.
- Champion equity and work to eliminate racial disparities in
school performance.
- Monitor the implementation of behavioral consequences to align
with the network's mission and vision.
- Compliance and Special Needs Support:
- Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations
related to Individualized Education Plans and English Language
Learners.
- Work with Heads of Schools, families, and the CEO to manage
risks and crises related to student safety.
- Innovate and partner with the operations team to improve
academic data systems and curriculum.
- Talent Development and Professional Development:
- Coach and develop school leaders and network academic
teams.
- Design and deliver ongoing professional development for school
leaders and school culture teams.
- Lead talent development structures to support leadership and
coaching.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Significant K-12 urban teaching experience and prior success in
a school leadership position.
- A minimum of ten years of professional experience with at least
five years in K-12 school leadership.
- Minimum of 2-year of Chief level experience preferred.
- Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to
detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proactive problem solver.
- Proven experience in coaching senior leaders and school leaders
in an educational setting.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize effectively in an
entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong work ethic and proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to our educational
mission, vision, and goals.Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 a yearWe are
excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about ,
values, and potential opportunities. We'd encourage you to explore
a few additional resources about , the for what's possible, and why
you should consider as a place for you to become a part of. We are
one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their
needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the
South.BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize
transparency in everything we do. We believe that open
communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this
commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to
view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices.
You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click
to be redirected.Check out some of the unique and rare benefits ,
including but not limited to:
- Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to
retirement stage
- Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options
such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)
- Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult
Social-Emotional Learning
- Support in obtaining licensureCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Freedom
Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and
experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual
orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal
opportunity employer.
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