Chief Academic Officer at Los Angeles County Office Of Education

About the Employer

Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”

Job Summary

Job Summary

THE POSITION: The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) shall plan, organize, direct, and manage the functions and activities of the Educational Services area within the Office. The CAO provides executive leadership and strategic direction for: • Curriculum and Instructional Services (CIS) • Accountability, Support, and Monitoring (ASM) • Special Education • Head Start and Early Learning In addition, the Educational Services area provides leadership for countywide educator development initiatives including Beginning Teacher Induction and other programs that support the preparation, mentoring, and ongoing professional growth of educators across Los Angeles County school districts. This position requires comprehensive, directly related, and progressively responsible administrative experience and demonstrated expertise in instructional systems, accountability frameworks, special education services, and early childhood education systems. The CAO applies this expertise to organizational leadership, policy development, systems alignment, and the establishment of measurable goals and priorities across divisions. Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the CAO administers and manages, through subordinate administrators, a large and complex service area composed of multiple divisions and programs serving students from early childhood through secondary education. The CAO meets regularly with the Superintendent, Board of Education, district leaders, federal and state partners, and internal leadership to ensure alignment of services, effective implementation of regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement in student and program outcomes.

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