Regional Superintendent

About the role

The Regional Superintendent is one of the most important leadership roles at the KIPP Foundation. This person is directly accountable for the performance of a portfolio of KIPP regions and their primary lens is always instructional. Student learning outcomes are the center of gravity for this role, and everything the Regional Superintendent does is ultimately in service of ensuring that every school in their portfolio is delivering a meaningful, high-quality education for kids.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every region in their portfolio has an Executive Director (ED) capable of running the region effectively.
• Drive results through the Executive Directors they support and supervise.
• Develop Executive Directors to make their schools instructionally excellent.
• Build clear action plans rooted in the habits and systems that drive school improvement.
• Identify where regional performance is falling short and build clear action plans.
• Work within the instructional vision set by the Chief Schools Officer and the One KIPP strategy.
• Manage a team of Regional Impact teammates responsible for providing coaching and direction to the Chief Academic and Chief Schools Officers.
• Operate with strong judgment and high standards.

Requirements

• Experience leading large-scale educational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of KIPP’s instructional vision and One KIPP strategy.
• Proven ability to coach and develop leaders.
• Experience managing complex systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of executive-level experience.
• Experience in a similar role within a large-scale educational organization.
• Knowledge of data-driven instruction, intellectual preparation of teachers and leaders, and strong organizational accountability.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to diagnose and address systemic issues.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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