Job Description
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District Category/Employer: Central Office,
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Assignment Level:
Job Title: Chief Academic Officer
School: GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Campus Description: SUPPORT CENTER
Date Posted: 4/13/2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of K12 Texas and Federal accountability systems
Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years’ experience as a classroom teacher (minimum)
Five years’ experience in campus or district administration (minimum)
Five years’ supervisory experience (minimum)
Principal experience preferred
Experience planning, developing, and implementing educational policies and programs required.
Major responsibilities and duties:
1. Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum and instructional programs incorporating district goals
and supporting student achievement.
2. Monitor and reevaluate instructional programs on an ongoing basis using input from teachers and principals,
applied research, and student data to determine effectiveness and improve outcomes. Recommend changes
and adjustments where appropriate.
3. Develop a staff development plan focused and aligned with district and campus improvement plans and use
the data effectively to assess the effect of professional learning on improving educator practice.
4. Coach school leaders who directly report to Chief Academic Officer (CAO).
5. Manage fiscal resources under CAO purview and help direct spending for the purpose of fiscal efficiency in
providing required services.
6. Facilitate Campus and District data meetings
7. Facilitate the implementation and development of high quality instructional materials and curriculum.
8. Coordinate the development of procedures related to curriculum and instruction.
9. Work cooperatively with district and staff to define district needs
10. Facilitate effective school district curricular decisions.
11. Work collaboratively regarding the collection, review, interpretation and use of data to improve student
achievement.
12. Obtain and use evaluative findings to examine curriculum/instructional program effectiveness.
13. Actively support the efforts of others to achieve district and campus goals and objectives and performance
objectives (Texas Academic Performance Reports - TAPR).
14. Supervise the use of formative assessment practices
15. Provide campus leaders with research-based strategies for academic achievement.
16. Exhibit commitment to continuous student improvement
17. Encourage and model innovative thinking and risk taking and view problems as learning opportunities.
18. Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
19. Participate in the district-level decision process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives and
major classroom instructional programs of the district.
20. Remain well informed and up to date about trends and developments in research and evaluation theory and
practice.
21. Remain up to date on state mandates and priorities as they relate to assigned responsibilities.
22. Provide recommendations regarding instructional programs and materials
23. Promote learning and high expectations for students and staff performance.
24. Anticipate, manage and resolve conflicts.
25. Use a variety of communication tools and techniques to exchange information and ideas effectively.
26. Demonstrate clear and effective writing, speaking, and active listening skills.
27. Participate in effective budget planning and management
28. Inspire others and advocate for children, education and professional learning
29. Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities:
30. Supervise instructional volunteers
31. Supervise and evaluate District Content Specialists
32. Supervise and evaluate other direct reports as assigned by Superintendent.
Qualifications: Education/Certification/License:
Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or Educational Administration required
Doctorate Degree preferred
Texas Principal, Administrative, or equivalent Certification required
Texas Principal and Evaluation Support System
(TPESS) Certification required (or must obtain within 3 months)
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
Benefits: Other Benefits:
For 2026-27 School Year: 5 Local Sick Days, 5 State Leave Days, 3 Non-Duty Days
TRS Active-Care Insurance
4-Day Work Weeks (June-July)
How To Apply:
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area