Chief Academic Officer (2026-20267

Jefferson County Public Schools · VANHOOSE EDUCATION CENTER

Full-timeEducationExecutive$94,000–$126,000/yr

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Chief Academic Officer (2026-20267 JobID: 40035 Position Type: Central Office Administrators/Chief Academic Officer Date Posted: 7/7/2026 Location: VANHOOSE EDUCATION CENTER Closing Date: 07/22/2026 Job Description: (attached) Salary Schedule: II (attached) Grade 18 Working Calendar: 261 days / 8 hours Scope of Responsibilities Serves as the executive chief and provides administrative leadership for the operations of the Academic Services Division including schools, curriculum and instruction, federal programs, professional learning, and other designated educational programs. Oversees Regional Assistant Superintendents who are directly responsible for leveraging high quality teaching and learning in every school, in every classroom, every day, for every child. Oversees the planning, development, implementation, assessment, and improvement of educational programs, instructional, and student support with particular attention given to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps. Collaborates with other chiefs promoting overall efficiency and maximizing of educational opportunities for PreK-12 school students. Responsible for the implementation of District policies and programs related to schools, curriculum and instruction, and educational services. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree with Kentucky Professional Certification for Superintendent Five (5) years successful administrative and management experience Three (3) years successful experience as a teacher Ability to absorb, analyze, organize and communicate information and ideas Ability to articulate vision of best practice for change management Knowledge of current instructional programs and innovations; knowledge of student needs in the area of instruction Understanding of systems management Demonstrated leadership ability within diverse groups Effective communication skills To Apply Complete the online application Upload a letter of interest Upload a current resume Upload a copy of your KY Administrator Certificate (if applicable) **Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely. **Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination. Attachment(s):CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER.pdf Job Family II Salary Schedule (Grades 8-18) 2026-2027.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/7/2026

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$94,000 – $126,000/yr

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Skills for this role

CommunicationLeadership

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