4/30/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted 3/21/2025 Contact Eric Mendez661-489-5699 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
170,000 - 190,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info Up to 10% performance bonus annually Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer
Grow Public Schools is a growing network of high-performing TK-8, college-prep public charter schools in Kern County, California. Our schools are led by a home office based in Bakersfield, CA. At Grow Public Schools, our mission is fueled by a need for educational equity and a belief in the transformative power of education and wellness. We believe education and wellness are regarded as the fundamental pillars, and their harmonious integration paves the way for brilliant and vibrant futures. Founded by the Grimm Family Education Foundation in August 2011, the mission of Grow Public Schools is to close the achievement gap for students in the rural areas of Kern County by creating an environment of student excellence and well-being. Grow Public Schools is committed to building a brighter future for generations to come in Kern County, California.
Job Summary Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Superintendent, the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) serves as the instructional leader of GPS and is responsible for the academic success of the network. The Chief Academic Officer will create, communicate, and execute the academic vision of GPS. This involves developing and implementing both short-term and long-term plans for the GPS network and with individual school leadership teams. The CAO is also responsible for overseeing organization-wide professional learning experiences and ensures all academic and student services (i.e. mental health, counseling, special education) are aligned to support student achievement and are in compliance with federal and state law. The CAO leads the effort to provide the highest quality programs and services and the achievement of the mission and vision for Grow Public Schools. The CAO will be instrumental in leading the growth of the network over the next several years, while maintaining and accelerating high-quality programs and student achievement across the GPS network. The Chief Academic Officer will be part of a Cabinet team consisting of the Superintendent, Chief Business Officer, and Chief of Staff. S/he will serve as a principal manager, providing coaching and collaboration to each school leader, as well as having direct oversight of the Director of Learning and Innovation and the Director of Educational Programs.
View Job Description Requirements / QualificationsMaster's degree in a related field; PhD or EdD desired. Classroom teaching experience required; 10 plus years of classroom experience preferred. Experience in an educational leadership position, either at a school or district is required; 5-plus years of educational leadership preferred. Valid California Teaching Credential, Administrative credential preferred. GPS will consider applicants who are in the process of transferring a credential from another state. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Requirements / QualificationsMaster's degree in a related field; PhD or EdD desired. Classroom teaching experience required; 10 plus years of classroom experience preferred. Experience in an educational leadership position, either at a school or district is required; 5-plus years of educational leadership preferred. Valid California Teaching Credential, Administrative credential preferred. GPS will consider applicants who are in the process of transferring a credential from another state. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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