Managing Director of Schools; K -12

Position Overview

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.

• 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

• 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.
• Develops trusting relationships with the School Principal and consistently receives 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.
• Engages in collective learning in service of creating excellent schools, fostering a sense of belonging, and sustaining 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 supports and develops Principals to ensure they are implementing their academic strategies (region‑wide and school‑based) and all aspects of the talent strategies.
• Builds and executes strategy, motivates others to make change, and invests in building relationships with stakeholders to support ambitious academic outcomes.
• Supports and coaches Principals to meet regional performance metrics and ensures that regional policies/procedures are implemented at the school level.
• Develops and manages instructional initiatives within the region and partners with MDs of School Operations to support School Leaders.
• 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 Principals have a…