Chief Schools Officer

About the role

KIPP Capital Region seeks a Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to serve as the senior-most leader accountable for school-level results across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the CSO ensures tight alignment of systems, expectations, and accountability across all KIPP Capital schools and leads the disciplined execution of regional initiatives that drive student achievement.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving ambitious regional outcomes, including:
  • Achievement of annual New York State assessment goals in Reading and Math
  • Achievement of K–8 DIBELS benchmarks and literacy goals
  • Strong high school academic outcomes, including Regents passage rates, GPA targets, SAT goals, and graduation indicators
• Principal Leadership and Talent Development and retention of high-performing school principals
• Timely movement in the principal Bar of Excellence tier distribution
• Timeliness of underperformance interventions (no year-of-delay)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution; master’s degree in education or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of professional K–12 experience, including at least five years as a successful K–12 principal with demonstrated student achievement results
• At least two years of network, district, senior, or chief-level leadership experience with demonstrated student achievement results
• Experience teaching and leading in a high-performing charter or district school serving a student population similar to KIPP Capital Region
• Strong instructional leadership, people management, coaching, and systems leadership skills

Additional Information

• WORK PERKS: Flexible work arrangement, industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, childcare benefits, unparalleled work/life integration, casual dress code, relocation stipend (conditions apply)
• SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary range for this role is $200,000 – $225,000, based on years of experience. Additionally, the position is eligible for a signing bonus of up to 20% and relocation support. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network.