Chief Academic Officer Hillsborough

Job Description
Title: Chief Academic Officer

Job Code: 10101
FLSA Status: Exempt, Administrative

Class: Administrative
Division: Teaching and Learning
Salary Schedule: Administrative Y13, plus benefits
Bargaining Unit: 03, HASA Administrators
Board Approved Date: April 12, 2016
Revised Date: August 8, 2023
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the superintendent and reporting to the deputy
superintendent, the Chief Academic Officer will have authority and accountability for the academic
performance of all schools and will provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for Hillsborough
County Public School curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Chief Academic Officer will manage
instructional teams and will sit on the superintendent’s cabinet, helping to shape and drive initiatives
across the organization. The Chief Academic Officer will work collaboratively with regional
superintendents, principals, supervisors, and all other related personnel.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of all assigned departments.

• Supports and works in conjunction with all district divisions to enhance student performance and
well-being.
• Ensures that all departments are in compliance with appropriate federal and state mandates.
• Establishes and manages budgets for all assigned departments.
• Monitors the division for financial and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with local, regional, state, and national representatives in the development,
implementation, and maintenance of federal and state K-12 student education laws, regulations,
policies, and procedures.
• Provides periodic reports to the superintendent as directed.
• Evaluates staff in accordance with the district’s performance evaluation system.
1
Job Code: 10101
• Participates in superintendent’s cabinet meetings to assist in formulation, implementation, and
evaluation of appropriate policies and procedures concerning the school system.
• Generates creative solutions to district challenges.
• Prepares recommendations for school board meeting agendas and attends school board
meetings.
• Leads and monitors division/department in progress toward attainment of divisional strategic
goals and objectives.
• Interprets and applies local, state, and/or federal legislation, requirements, and standards to
district programs and services.
• Represents the superintendent at school, business, and community meetings during business
hours and non-standard business hours. Attends local, regional, and state meetings as a
representative of the superintendent.
• Manages divisional budget with an emphasis on cost consciousness.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as
determined by the needs of the district.
COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes
that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.
Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence and
overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standards of excellence. Recognizes and acts on
opportunities. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Business Ethics: Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others.
Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written
form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects
and uses appropriate communication methods.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making
process. Makes timely decisions.
Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands

organization's strengths and weaknesses. Analyzes market and competition. Identifies external
threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Job Code: 10101
Visionary Leadership: Creates a clear, compelling vision. Communicates vision and gains
commitment. Acts in accordance with vision. Displays passion and optimism. Mobilizes others
to fulfill the vision.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required to perform this job successfully.
Education: A master's degree. Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration/Supervision

required.
Experience: Three (3) years of related management or supervisory experience required.

Experience in public school administration, public school district administration, or other large
diverse organizations required.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Educational

Leadership, School Principal, or Administration and Supervision preferred.
Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or
complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively
presents to managers, the public, and school board.
Mathematical Skills: Applies advanced math concepts and math operations to such tasks as
frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, correlation techniques, and
sampling theory.
Reasoning Ability: Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
deals with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

Job Code: 10101
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and
community organizations throughout the district during day and evening hours. This position is
considered “critical personnel” during any emergency situation and can be subject to being held over or
called back to a district location at any and all times.
SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in
one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and
evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s
policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities of their positions.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability, or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans
and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Chief Academic Officer Hillsborough

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Chief Academic Officer Hillsborough

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Chief Academic Officer Hillsborough

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Job Description

Title: Chief Academic Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt, Administrative

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of all assigned departments.

Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands

Education: A master's degree. Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration/Supervision

Experience: Three (3) years of related management or supervisory experience required.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Educational

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

You might also like