Chief Schools Officer

Chief Schools Officer

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.

KIPP Capital Region seeks a Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to serve as the senior-most leader accountable for school-level results across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the CSO ensures tight alignment of systems, expectations, and accountability across all KIPP Capital schools and leads the disciplined execution of regional initiatives that drive student achievement.

The Chief Schools Officer will be accountable for achieving ambitious regional outcomes, including:

• Achievement of annual New York State assessment goals in Reading and Math
• Achievement of K8 DIBELS benchmarks and literacy goals
• Strong high school academic outcomes, including Regents passage rates, GPA targets, SAT goals, and graduation indicators

The following leadership competencies define excellent performance in this role:

• Role Modeling and Integrity: Leads with authenticity, ethical decision-making, and alignment to KIPP's mission, values, and commitment to equity.
• Ownership and Accountability: Takes responsibility for outcomes, monitors progress toward goals, and holds self and others accountable with candor and urgency.
• Strategic Thinking: Translates regional priorities into actionable systems and structures that drive sustainable improvement.
• People Development: Develops principals and leadership teams through high-leverage coaching, direct feedback, and rigorous performance management.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates clearly and directly, builds trust-based relationships, and navigates complexity with transparency and professionalism.
• Reflection and Growth: Demonstrates self-awareness, seeks feedback, and engages in continuous learning to strengthen leadership practice and organizational effectiveness.

The Chief Schools Officer embodies and advances KIPP Capital Region's mission, values, and commitment to educational equity through every aspect of leadership practice.

• Integrity above all: Transparent communication, even when uncomfortable. No parallel conversations, no triangulation, no surprise pivots.
• Direct, specific candor: Names patterns to colleagues in real time. Gives hard feedback as easily as praise.
• Receives feedback as a leadership skill: Asks for it; uses it; comes back.
• Owns the day end-to-end: When the CSO is accountable for a session, decision, or initiative, they own the diagnosis, the design, the execution, and the after-action.
• Stewards the team's vision, not their own: Decisions are made in service of KIPP Capital Region's mission and the CEO's priorities, not personal positioning.
• Commitment to equity and anti-racism: Leads with an explicit commitment to racial and educational equity and advances inclusive, affirming environments for students and adults.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution; master's degree in education or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of professional K12 experience, including at least five years as a successful K12 principal with demonstrated student achievement results.

At least two years of network, district, senior, or chief-level leadership experience with demonstrated student achievement results.

Experience teaching and leading in a high-performing charter or district school serving a student population similar to KIPP Capital Region.

Strong instructional leadership, people management, coaching, and systems leadership skills.

Ability to work outside of business hours when needed to achieve goals.

Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

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.

• Flexible Work Arrangement
• 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.

KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary range for this role is $200,000 $225,000, based on years of experience. Additionally, the position is eligible for a signing bonus of up to 20% and relocation support. 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 Public Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.