Chief Academic Officer

Job Title: Chief Academic Officer

Department: Administration

Category: Administration; Full-time; Exempt

Report To: Head of Schools

Salary Range: $103,000 - $118,000 DOE

Summary: The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) directs the development and implementation of the school’s academic program Preschool through 12th grade.  The CAO provides leadership to the pedagogy, curriculum, and professional development for Redlands Christian Schools.  The CAO is responsible for the school’s achievement of the Schoolwide Learner Outcomes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities as Chief Academic Officer include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned.) 

Curriculum: 

• Oversees design and implementation of a quality PS-12 curricular program 

• Leads the curriculum review cycle 

• Ensures robust biblical worldview integration in RCS classes including training faculty in the development of a biblical worldview. 

• Develop a scope and sequence document that succinctly captures the school’s curriculum building from the mission and vision of the school and appropriate standards. 

• Oversees documentation of the curriculum 

Faculty: 

• Assists principals in identifying, recruiting and hiring qualified faculty. 

• Visits classrooms and assesses teacher performance particularly in terms of pedagogy, curriculum fulfillment and student engagement.  

• Plans and implements a comprehensive faculty development program in conjunction with the administration to include: professional education coursework and/or readings, vocational training, in-services, mentoring, and attendance at seminars and conventions. 

• Implements the school’s new faculty orientation program as well as the new teacher mentoring program. 

• Oversees teachers in induction programs. 

• Manages the implementation of the professional development funds for teachers. 

Learning: 

• Oversees and makes sense of the analysis of RCS learning data (standardized testing and classroom data) and provides direction on how the school/teacher can improve. 

• Reviews grades, grading procedures, lesson plans, RenWeb, progress reports, etc. 

Schedules: 

• Provides input on class scheduling with the goal of maximizing student learning towards the achievement of the school’s academic goals. 

Education and/or Experience: 

Master's degree (MS or MS) from and five or more years of experience in education.  Administrative credential preferred.  Experience as an administrator is preferred. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord 

• Maintain a positive Christian testimony 

• Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith 

• Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook 

• Strong communication skills both oral and written 

• Ability to meet people comfortably and engage in substantive conversation 

• Must be able to work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision 

• Ability to handle financial matters with integrity and with concern for confidentiality 

• Ability to use technology 

Redlands Christian School offers excellent medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance options. In addition, opportunities for professional development and other retreats. Please use the links to complete the application as well as upload your resume and cover letter! We look forward to getting to know you.