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

Managing Director Of Schools (K
-12)

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 and milestones include:

• 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
• 90% student retention from fall to fall
• 95% average daily attendance
• 85% of 8th graders enroll in KCAP HS
• Schools achieve 100% or over their budgeted enrollment goal for 24-25 SY
• 100% of teacher roles filled by the first day of school

Duties/responsibilities include managerial leadership and team development, educational leadership and academic support, leadership and collaboration, and data use, data reporting, and analysis.

KIPP Capital Region is 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 include 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, 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, and pass a criminal background check.

Education/experience includes a 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, and prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

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.

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/.