Chief Academic Officer
Montgomery County Public Schools - Rockville, Maryland
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Job Specific Information: The salary for this position is $249,322. This position is posted ongoing until filled and has a July 1, 2025 start date. Please upload a current resume and interest letter. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
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MCPS Official Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Leads and manages the programs and processes of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) that promote and sustain the instructional framework; provides innovative leadership and management oversight, and ensures accountability, for curriculum, instruction, and assessment for general and special education, and related student services; promotes and maintains a focus on raising student achievement, closing achievement gaps, and school improvement; implements the district’s Strategic Plan and its elements into the organization’s culture; supports equitable opportunities for all students; leads cross- departmental efforts to ensure that innovative and instructional practices are aligned with the Strategic Plan and executed with fidelity; works closely with the system leaders to ensure that initiative timelines are developed, executed, and maintained.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must meet Maryland State certification requirements for Administrator I and II. Superintendent licensure or certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relating to curriculum and instruction for general education, special education, and all related student services. Knowledge of school improvement and organizational change strategies and initiatives. Knowledge of diversity, cultural proficiency, and equity issues. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws related to schools and equity. Ability to set, communicate, and assess program priorities and performance standards. Ability to manage, supervise, motivate, lead, and challenge a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the multiplicity of constituencies served by the district; the School Board; and federal, state, and county officials. Proficiency in the use of technology and data analysis. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred. Eight (8) years of experience in leadership and management within education. Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience. Successful experience as a principal preferred.