High School Expansion Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity & Role Context

Driven by our 2030 Strategic Plan, The Ingenuity Project program is expanding its footprint to address the growing demand for advanced STEM education in Baltimore City. While our flagship high school program at Poly serves 85 students per grade level, a growing number of highly qualified students from across the city, including South Baltimore, are applying each year. To strengthen access to the program, Ingenuity is preparing to launch a second Ingenuity high school program in South Baltimore.

The High School Expansion Director is a transformative leadership position starting in January 2027 to lead the planning and implementation of Ingenuity’s second high school.

What You’ll Do

The High School Expansion Director will lead the planning, development, and launch of The Ingenuity Project's second high school program in South Baltimore. This position will oversee expansion implementation, site selection, community engagement, school and district partnerships, program development, staffing, and operational readiness to ensure a successful launch.

Reporting to the Executive Director and serving on Ingenuity's leadership team, the Director will collaborate with program leaders, school and district partners, consultants, and community stakeholders to establish a high-quality STEM educational program aligned with Ingenuity's mission, strategic priorities, and core values.

Position Duration

This is an at-will position anticipated to span approximately two years, focused on planning and launching Ingenuity's second high school program. As the expansion progresses, Ingenuity will evaluate opportunities for continued employment in an ongoing leadership position based on organizational needs, individual qualifications, and mutual interest.

Your Prior Experience

• Degree in a STEM field (math, science, engineering), Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, or a related field required. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in K-12 STEM education, teaching, urban educational leadership, district-level programming, or organizational expansion.
• Demonstrated experience managing highly visible, complex projects from scratch with many stakeholders. 
• Proven track record forming or leading partnerships and multi-stakeholder community engagement initiatives.
• Experience designing or implementing STEM curriculum or student engagement programs preferred.

Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of Baltimore City, Baltimore City Public Schools, and South/Southwest Baltimore communities highly preferred.
• Knowledge of college-ready math and science curriculum, courses, programs, or models.
• Exceptional project management capabilities; ability to manage multiple complex workflows without dropping details.
• Strong data literacy: ability to analyze student demographic, academic, and enrollment data.
• Superior oral and written communication skills to deliver presentations to district leaders, board members, funders, and diverse community groups.

Keys to Your Success

• Possess a genuine love and a deep respect for young, talented students from culturally and economically diverse populations.
• Foster inclusivity by building strong relationships with families, honoring diverse perspectives, and modeling values that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for excellence. 
• Set ambitious, results-driven goals and anticipate challenges with proactive, practical solutions.
• Show a commitment to racial equity and social justice by recognizing and addressing disparities, welcoming feedback, and continuously learning. 
• Embrace opportunities to prepare students from all backgrounds to achieve competitive levels in STEM.

Your Role and Responsibilities

1. Expansion Management: Lead the planning and implementation of Ingenuity's second high school program.
2. • Develop, manage, and execute a comprehensive implementation plan for the second high school program.
   • Coordinate the work of internal teams, consultants, and external partners. 
   • Monitor progress and manage the high school expansion budget.
3. Site Selection and Community Engagement: Lead a community-driven selection process for the second high school program.
4. • Co-lead a selection committee with the Executive Director of diverse stakeholders from across Baltimore. 
   • Organize site visits and school data reviews. 
   • Organize family and community listening sessions in South Baltimore.
   • Manage the communication with schools and the district on site-selection process.
5. Team & Operational Supervision: Build and lead a collaborative, high-performing team to achieve expansion and program goals. 
6. • Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate high school expansion team members.
   • Oversee the work of consultants supporting the high school expansion.
7. Partnership and Collaboration: Develop a coalition of stakeholders invested in shaping Ingenuity’s vision for a second high school.
8. • Build relationships within the high school to lay the groundwork for the program.
   • Establish frameworks for selection and engagement of teachers, students, and families who help shape the program.
   • Collaborate with the district to execute a vision for the new school program  aligned  to community needs.
9. Program Model & Curriculum Development: Guide the development of a rigorous, socially responsible STEM education that aligns with Ingenuity's vision and academic standards and district priorities. 
10. • Co-lead university and district workgroups to establish partnerships that support the delivery of advanced STEM curriculum and student research. 
    • Ensure the new high school staff and teachers are engaged in and ready to help deliver Ingenuity’s Advanced STEM pathway.

Potential Future Responsibilities - High School Program Leadership

Following the successful launch of the new high school program, the High School Expansion Director may be considered for an ongoing leadership position for the new high school program, depending on organizational needs, individual qualifications, performance, and mutual interest.

If the position transitions into an ongoing High School Program Director role, responsibilities may include:

• Instructional leadership & curriculum development
• Student & family engagement
• Program operations & evaluation
• University  and external partnership management

Additional Notes

Work is mostly performed in the office; however, there is flexibility to work from home at times.  This position will require occasional evenings and weekends throughout the year. Travel will be required for meetings and visits to other sites within the district. Travel beyond one location in a day is reimbursed. This is a 12-month position.

Benefits and Compensation 

Overview of benefits can be found here. Salary range: $110,000 - $120,000 Commensurate with experience.

The Ingenuity Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.  We celebrate and value diversity of thought and background, including persons of different race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and abilities.