Managing Director of Schools K -12 (26-27 SY)

About the role

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

Responsibilities

• Manages 3+ School Principals across the Region.
• Serves as a thought partner to direct reports as they lead their respective teams; coaches and supports direct reports to address their key roles and responsibilities.
• Supports the development of Principals in designing and leveraging their secondary leadership teams and establishing an effective operations partnership.
• Builds a strong, cohesive team culture that reflects KIPP Capital Region values and vision.
• Manages long-term and annual school planning.
• Engages Principals in weekly academic program analysis and progress monitoring.
• Ensures that the Principals have a clear plan for improvement of Instruction and School Culture.
• Collaborates with the Chief Schools Officer and Director of Leadership Development to implement academic priorities and ensure vertical alignment among schools.
• Develops and manages instructional initiatives within the region and effectively partners with MDs of School Operations to support School Leaders in meeting their schools' instructional and operational needs.
• Works with Principals to develop and implement long-term curriculum, assessment, and school improvement plans.
• Plans and leads regular professional development sessions for the Principals, Instructional and Culture communities.
• Leverage data strategically to support principals in meeting their goals and improving student and school outcomes.
• Provides additional data reporting and analysis for external accountability, compliance, surveys, operations evaluation, or development tasks.
• Analyzes school performance management data to identify gaps in school design and make necessary adjustments for successful outcomes and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Principal in a high performing school, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, particularly in building teams, working through others, promoting collaboration, managing conflict, goal setting, and holding people accountable.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Benefits

• 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).