Chief Academic Officer (Immediate Opening)

Job Description

Revised: 7/24/2026

Position Title: Chief Academic Officer Job Title: Chief Academic Officer Function: Academic Support Family: Curriculum Planning Reports to: Deputy Superintendent of Academics and School Leadership

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade: E25 Salary Range * $132,772 - $187,445

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date.

While the posted salary range represents the anticipated compensation for this position, the District reserves the right to consider compensation outside the range based on the candidate's qualifications, credentials, leadership experience, market factors, and organizational needs, subject to applicable approvals. Minimum Work Days: 230 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Probationary- Admin Funding Source: This position is locally funded

Job Scope

Oversees daily operations of multiple departments or campuses within a specific segment of the district. Develops long- and short-term strategies and oversees implementation of them. Responsible for implementing cost saving procedures while increasing performance using multiple inputs and measuring outputs. Will adhere to the execution of district-wide policies, procedures, and programs. Manages multiple development and planning matters within scope of direction.

Position Summary

The Chief Academic Officer (COA) oversees the curriculum and instruction, assessment, professional learning, and all educational services and monitors the daily operations of the program and provides leadership and direction through Senior Management in the planning, implementing, and establishing goals for the department. Adapts and executes departmental plans and contributes to the development of department strategies.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Diagnose instructional needs and recommend instructional programs and materials to address identified needs.
2. Provides leadership to all personnel in Academic Services to ensure that all departments are coordinating efforts to provide efficient and effective delivery of educational services.
3. Collaborate with the Instructional Superintendents to ensure the implementation of high-quality instructional materials
4. Collaborates with others in the development, implementation, and monitoring of district and campus short and long-range instructional goals to improve instructional outcomes as measured by the state and national standards

Job Description

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5. Align content processes and product outcomes for K-12 curriculum and instruction programs with national and state standards.
6. Design and implement a long-range strategic plan for effective PK-12 programs.
7. Advocates, facilitates, and monitors the planning, implementation, and assessment of professional learning for instructional staff.
8. In collaboration with school principals, leadership, and instructional staff, develop campus curriculum and instruction programs.
9. Develop, review, and approve curriculum and instruction department operating policies/procedures and state board rules related to instruction.
10. Identify, analyze, and apply research and best practices that support instructional programs at all grade levels.
11. Monitor the quality and implementation of all curriculum and instruction programs and recommend adjustments as needed.
12. Provide budget oversight for curriculum and instruction program(s).
13. Provides oversight for Early Childhood, Federal and State Programs, and professional learning
14. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years' equivalent experience and
• 3+ years of professional experience in education or curriculum and instruction.
• Progressive leadership experience to include: o Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Managing employees or teams. o Coaching, Mentoring, Developing, and Performance Managing employees or teams.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification
• Valid Texas Mid-management, administrator, or principal certification.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years' progressive experience in education or curriculum and instruction.
• 6+ years of progressive leadership experience to include: o Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Managing employees or teams. o Coaching, Mentoring, Developing, and Performance Managing employees or teams.
• 3+ years in a Central Office Position
• Strong curriculum, curriculum alignment, curriculum standards and assessment and program management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation K-12
• Ability to evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to evaluate and modify instructional program and teacher effectiveness based on data analysis and interpretation

Job Description

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• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflict

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc .

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15-44 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• Supervise assigned personnel

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions.

Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non -discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.

San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito.

La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176

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