Also called: Deputy superintendent, Director of curriculum and instruction
Senior district leader who decides what is taught and how, across every school.
CAOs choose curriculum and textbooks, design teacher training, analyze district test data, and supervise principals. They're often next in line for superintendent.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 14 years after high school. Master's or EdD plus years as a principal or director.
Ways in: Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can analyze test data and compare curricula; choosing what thousands of kids learn and leading principals stay human.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP English Language, Government.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9032.
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