Managing Director of Schools

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Managing Director of Schools (MDs) is a senior member of the KIPP CAP Regional Leadership responsible for the superior performance of schools in the regional portfolio, directly managing the overall portfolio of schools, principals, and initiatives that impact the education of future graduates.

GOALS & MILESTONES

The Managing Director of Schools will be responsible for meeting the following ambitious goals. Goals subject to change based on the needs of students and regional priorities: 

Academics​

• 70% of students passing the state test in Reading & Math ​
• 85% of K-2 students at or above benchmark on mCLASS​
• 95% of HS students GPA >2.5​

Student Engagement & Experience ​

• 90% Student Retention from Fall to Fall ​
• 95% Average Daily Attendance ​
• 85% of 8th graders enroll in KCAP HS​

Regional Sustainability ​

• Schools achieve 100% or over their budgeted enrollment goal for 24-25 SY​

​Talent ​

• 100% of teacher roles filled by the first day of school 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Managerial Leadership and Team Development

• Manages 3+ School Principals across the Region.
• Supervises the Principals in creating and implementing their school plans and priorities and managing schools to region wide benchmark goals.
• Develop trusting relationships with the School Principal and consistently receive high quality transformational development that increases their effectiveness and outcomes at their schools.
• Provide senior instructional leadership within the region, supporting technical skill building, continuous improvement, and impressive results for schools academically, culturally, and in human capital practices.
• Coach and develop principals and SLT members to achieve proficiency on 90% of One KIPP School Leadership Levers.
• Collaborates with the Chief Schools Officer, Director of Leadership Development, and the Regional Team to deliver effective professional development to Principals, including planning and delivering effective Professional Development.
• Engage in collective learning in service of creating excellent schools, feel a sense of belonging, and are sustained in the work.
• Supports the development of Principals in designing and leveraging their secondary leadership teams and establishing an effective operations partnership.
• 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.
• Supervises Principals in creating and implementing effective professional development opportunities for their teams.
• Completes tri-annual performance evaluations of direct reports: BOY, MOY, and EOY.
• Supports the development of School Instructional Teams and successor leaders across all schools.
• Builds a strong, cohesive team culture that reflects KIPP Capital Region values and vision.

Educational Leadership & Academic Support

• Effectively support and develop Principals to ensure they are implementing their academic strategies (regionwide and school-based) and all aspects of the talent strategies, and support Principals in implementing their school priorities in alignment with the KIPP Capital Region academic vision, mission and strategic plan.
• Build and execute strategy, motivate others to make change, and invest and build relationships with other stakeholders to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools.
• Support and coach Principals to meet regional performance metrics and to ensure that regional policies/procedures are implemented at the school level.
• Develop and manage instructional initiatives within the region and effectively partner with MDs of School Operations to support School Leaders in meeting their schools' instructional and operational needs.
• Collaborates with the Chief Schools Officer and Director of Leadership Development to implement academic priorities and ensure vertical alignment among schools.
• Works with Principals to develop and implement long-term curriculum, assessment, and school improvement plans.
• Collaborate in hiring, onboarding, management, and evaluating all staff, including Principals and school-based instructional and culture teams.
• Plan and lead regular professional development sessions for the Principals, Instructional and Culture communities.
• Ensures that the Principals have a clear plan for improvement of Instruction and School Culture.
• Engages Principals in weekly academic program analysis and progress monitoring.
• Manages long-term and annual school planning.
• Supports the development of strong school operational systems and processes focusing on data collection, scheduling, and Special Education programs and services.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and execute strategy, motivate others to make change, and invest and build relationships with other stakeholders to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools.
• Collaborate with fellow Managing Directors of School to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities across all schools.
• Strategically prioritize their time to focus on driving school outcomes and are sustained in the work.
• Focus on building management capacity and ensure that all of our regional leaders are well equipped and on track to meet goals, additionally they are able to plan to reallocate resources as appropriate to meet the needs of the region.
• Provide Principals with personalized guidance, support, and resources from cohesive regional systems that allow them to prioritize instructional leadership and meet their school’s needs effectively.
• Partner with regional support teams on all region-specific initiatives and systems.
• Serve as the liaison between school and regional teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Help formulate and implement a region-wide operations strategy and key data analysis events calendar. 
• Serve as a role model as a leader and manager, investing deeply in supporting and developing team members and growing their capacity to learn, contribute, and engage in the work of the team and organization.

Data Use, Data Reporting & Analysis

• Leverage data strategically to support principals in meeting their goals and improving student and school outcomes.
• Drive goals and use data in making decisions, providing in-depth monitoring of regional performance metrics and producing compelling plans to motivate and inspire others to act and share investment in achieving operating outcomes.
• Build and maintain data reports and visualizations to display school management results and key performance metrics.
• Support school-based instructional and culture staff using data tools and reports for continuous improvement.
• Provide additional data reporting and analysis for external accountability, compliance, surveys, operations evaluation, or development tasks.
• Analyze school performance management data to identify gaps in school design and make necessary adjustments for successful outcomes and compliance.

KIPP Capital Region

• Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Schools Officer
• Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Commitment to anti-racism and equity
• Strong DEI lens with an exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback
• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.  
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Please note: frequent travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools is required
• Pass a Criminal Background Check

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or Universityrequired
• 3+ years of experience as a Principal, preferably in a charter or public school environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, particularly as it relates to building teams, working through others, promoting collaboration, managing conflict, goal setting, and holding people accountable
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

• Flexible working arrangement
• Generous time-off 
• 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)
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.

Learn More:
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $128,300 - $141,800.  

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our graded salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/

We are very excited by your interest and are looking forward to reviewing your application. Our team will be in touch within 5-7 days after receiving your application submission.