[2025-2026] Managing Director of Schools (K -12)

[2025-2026] Managing Director of Schools (K -12) Full-time Start Date: Immediate opening Department: Regional Support and Leadership 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. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

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

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 principals in creating and implementing their school plans and priorities and managing schools to region wide benchmark goals. Develops trusting relationships with the School Principal and consistently receive high quality transformational development that increases their effectiveness and outcomes at their schools. Provides senior instructional leadership within the region, supporting technical skill building, continuous improvement, and impressive results for schools academically, culturally, and in human capital practices. Coaches and develops 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. Engages in collective learning in service of creating excellent schools, feeling a sense of belonging, and being 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 supports and develops Principals to ensure they are implementing their academic strategies (regionwide and school-based) and all aspects of the talent strategies, and supports Principals in implementing their school priorities in alignment with the KIPP Capital Region academic vision, mission and strategic plan. Builds and executes strategy, motivates others to make change, and invests and builds relationships with other stakeholders to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools. Supports and coaches Principals to meet regional performance metrics and to ensure that regional policies/procedures are implemented at the school level. 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. 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. Collaborates in hiring, onboarding, management, and evaluating all staff, including Principals and school-based instructional and culture teams. Plans and leads 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. Builds and executes strategy, motivates others to make change, and invests and builds relationships with other stakeholders to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools. Collaborates with fellow Managing Directors of School to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities across all schools. Strategically prioritizes their time to focus on driving school outcomes and are sustained in the work. Focuses on building management capacity and ensures 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. Provides 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. Partners with regional support teams on all region-specific initiatives and systems. Serves as the liaison between school and regional teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions. Helps formulate and implement a region-wide operations strategy and key data analysis events calendar. Serves 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 Leverages data strategically to support principals in meeting their goals and improving student and school outcomes. Drives goals and uses 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. Builds and maintains data reports and visualizations to display school management results and key performance metrics. Supports school-based instructional and culture staff using data tools and reports for continuous improvement. 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 makes necessary adjustments for successful outcomes and compliance. KIPP Capital Region Performs 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.

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. Frequent travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools is required. Passes a Criminal Background Check.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University required. 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.

WORK PERKS

Flexible working arrangement. Generous time-off. Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage. Unparalleled work/life integration. Casual dress code. Relocation stipend (conditions apply). Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $128,300 to $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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr KIPP