Stronger Consulting · 1 week ago
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER - Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Oakland, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveStronger Consulting is working with Lighthouse Community Public Schools, an organization dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities. They are seeking a Chief Academic Officer to lead a rigorous, equity-centered TK–12 academic program while engaging effectively with the East Oakland community.
ConsultingCorporate TrainingEducationManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the design, execution, and continuous refinement of a coherent, equity-centered TK–12 academic program that reflects LCPS’s mission, values, and East Oakland community context
Establish and communicate clear academic priorities that drive student achievement, engagement, and long-term success, with particular attention to historically underserved student groups
Oversee and align curriculum, instruction, assessment, literacy, English language development, and intervention systems across all schools to ensure consistency, quality, and impact
Ensure strong alignment between network-level academic strategy and school-based implementation through clear expectations, coaching, and performance monitoring
Operate effectively within East Oakland’s complex social, cultural, and political environment, including violence-impacted neighborhoods and labor-centered community dynamics
Build, sustain, and repair trust-based relationships with families, students, community leaders, partner organizations, and local stakeholders
Engage in sustained, trust-based dialogue with community partners to center their voices in shaping and advancing shared, community-driven priorities
Navigate a political climate with credibility, diplomacy, and strategic judgment, particularly during high-stakes charter renewals and accountability processes
Serve as a visible, trusted representative of LCPS in community, district, board, and public accountability settings
Provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive special education program serving nearly 20% of students, including moderate-to-severe populations
Oversee special education, behavioral health, and mental health services to ensure high-quality, compliant, and inclusive support for students and families
Champion access, inclusion, and dignity for students with the greatest needs, reinforcing LCPS’s commitment to serving all students without exclusionary practices
Ensure strong collaboration between academic teams and student support services to promote holistic student success
Lead and continuously strengthen college, career, and postsecondary readiness systems across middle and high school grades
Oversee CTE pathways, dual enrollment, and postsecondary partnerships to ensure alignment between academic preparation and real-world opportunities
Ensure students graduate with clear, supported pathways to college, career, and technical options aligned to their aspirations
Supervise, coach, and evaluate principals and senior academic leaders, building instructional leadership capacity across all school sites
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and shared accountability among academic leaders and teams
Develop and sustain leadership pipelines while maintaining high expectations for performance, growth, and results
Lead academic accountability efforts, including charter renewals, state and federal reporting, accreditation, and internal performance monitoring
Partner closely with the CEO and Board, providing regular, transparent updates on academic progress, risks, and strategic priorities
Contribute to long-term organizational strategy, including the successful completion of the current strategic plan and the design of future academic priorities and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Leadership, management, and coaching of principals and senior academic leaders across TK–12 systems
Deep expertise in inclusive academic systems, including special education, mental health, and student supports
Ability to drive rigorous, equity-centered academic improvement through data-informed strategy and continuous improvement
Strong community engagement and partnership-building skills, with the ability to navigate complex neighborhood dynamics and earn trust in historically marginalized communities
Skill in navigating complex educational systems, accountability, and political landscape with credibility and strategic judgment
Capacity to set clear academic priorities, align resources, and lead execution across multiple schools and teams
Collaborative, adaptive leader who balances strategic vision with hands-on problem solving and relationship-centered leadership
Lead the design, execution, and continuous refinement of a coherent, equity-centered TK–12 academic program that reflects LCPS's mission, values, and East Oakland community context
Establish and communicate clear academic priorities that drive student achievement, engagement, and long-term success, with particular attention to historically underserved student groups
Oversee and align curriculum, instruction, assessment, literacy, English language development, and intervention systems across all schools to ensure consistency, quality, and impact
Ensure strong alignment between network-level academic strategy and school-based implementation through clear expectations, coaching, and performance monitoring
Operate effectively within East Oakland's complex social, cultural, and political environment, including violence-impacted neighborhoods and labor-centered community dynamics
Build, sustain, and repair trust-based relationships with families, students, community leaders, partner organizations, and local stakeholders
Engage in sustained, trust-based dialogue with community partners to center their voices in shaping and advancing shared, community-driven priorities
Navigate a political climate with credibility, diplomacy, and strategic judgment, particularly during high-stakes charter renewals and accountability processes
Serve as a visible, trusted representative of LCPS in community, district, board, and public accountability settings
Provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive special education program serving nearly 20% of students, including moderate-to-severe populations
Oversee special education, behavioral health, and mental health services to ensure high-quality, compliant, and inclusive support for students and families
Champion access, inclusion, and dignity for students with the greatest needs, reinforcing LCPS's commitment to serving all students without exclusionary practices
Ensure strong collaboration between academic teams and student support services to promote holistic student success
Lead and continuously strengthen college, career, and postsecondary readiness systems across middle and high school grades
Oversee CTE pathways, dual enrollment, and postsecondary partnerships to ensure alignment between academic preparation and real-world opportunities
Ensure students graduate with clear, supported pathways to college, career, and technical options aligned to their aspirations
Supervise, coach, and evaluate principals and senior academic leaders, building instructional leadership capacity across all school sites
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and shared accountability among academic leaders and teams
Develop and sustain leadership pipelines while maintaining high expectations for performance, growth, and results
Lead academic accountability efforts, including charter renewals, state and federal reporting, accreditation, and internal performance monitoring
Partner closely with the CEO and Board, providing regular, transparent updates on academic progress, risks, and strategic priorities
Contribute to long-term organizational strategy, including the successful completion of the current strategic plan and the design of future academic priorities and initiatives
Company
Stronger Consulting
Stronger Consulting is a management consulting company.
Founded in 2016
11-50 employees
Funding
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