KIPP Capital Region Public Schools · 3 days ago
Managing Director of Schools K -12 (26-27 SY)
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$128K/yr - $142K/yr
3+ years expKIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students. The Managing Director of Schools will oversee the performance of schools in the regional portfolio, managing principals and initiatives to ensure academic success and student engagement.
Primary/Secondary Education
Hiring Manager
Kathleen DelSignore
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Schools Officer
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
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully
Prolonged periods were sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear
Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds
Preferred
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required
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)
And so much more!
Company
KIPP Capital Region Public Schools
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose- college, career, and beyond- so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Valle
Chief Executive Officer
Johanna Martin
Associate Chief Operating Officer
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