Chief Administrative Officer

Chief Administrative Officer

JobID : 20966

• Position Type :    Cabinet
• Date Posted :    11 / 6 / 2025
• Location :    Edison Administration Building
• Date Available :    Available Now
• Closing Date :    11 / 30 / 2025

ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE :  TBD WORK CALENDAR :  260 duty days per year Click link to review the  CLASSIFICATION : Exempt; C-A-T-3 SALARY : $177,500 - $203,600 annually (prorated based on a 260 calendar) Click link below to review the 2024-2026 Cabinet Work Guide & Cabinet Members' Benefits REPORTS TO : Superintendent

Position Summary : The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) serves as a key member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools. The CAO provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the district’s Facilities, Finance, Policy and Innovation, Student Nutrition Services, Technology, and Transportation departments—each led by a Director who reports to the CAO. As the district’s senior leader for administrative operations, the CAO ensures that systems, processes, and resources are effectively aligned to advance student learning and organizational excellence. The CAO leads both ongoing operational implementation and improvement efforts and major change initiatives, such as the adoption of new budget and staffing models or redesign of the district’s transportation systems. The CAO works collaboratively across departments to identify and review key financial and operational metrics, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and ensure that the district’s operational systems are efficient, transparent, and sustainable. The CAO also attends recurring meetings and serves as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent, Cabinet, and School Board, preparing and presenting agenda items for study or action. In addition, the CAO partners closely with the Executive Director of Human Resources to negotiate collectively bargained employment contracts and non-union work agreements on behalf of the district, ensuring alignment between financial capacity, operational systems, and workforce priorities. The CAO models and advances the following leadership competencies across all areas of responsibility :

Through these actions, the Chief Administrative Officer plays a central role in ensuring that Rochester Public Schools operates with integrity, efficiency, and a relentless focus on serving students and families. Qualifications : Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Commitment to Equity : Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.  We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions   Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.