Vice President of Schools

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
** AMS Impact Group  Vice President of Schools

Location:

Arkansas (Blytheville, Little Rock, and Fort Smith)  Position Type:
Full-Time, Year-Round  Compensation:
Competitive, based on experience, with comprehensive benefits
*** This is not a remote position. The Vice President of Schools is expected to spend the majority of their time in schools and district settings.
* ** About AMS Impact Group & Academies of Math and Science
** AMS Impact Group (AIG) is an education management organization dedicated to providing strategic leadership, operational infrastructure, and resources necessary for schools to achieve excellence. AIG manages the Academies of Math and Science (AMS), a network of high-performing K–8 public charter schools serving students and families across Arizona, Arkansas, and Nevada.  Through academic leadership, operational support, talent development, enrollment management, and strategic planning, AMS Impact Group partners with school leaders to create safe, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.  

Our work is grounded in a commitment to educational excellence, continuous improvement, accountability, and equitable outcomes for students. We seek mission-driven leaders who are passionate about developing people, strengthening schools, and delivering measurable results.  
** Position Summary
** The Vice President of Schools (VP) is a hands-on, field-based executive leader responsible for driving academic excellence, enrollment growth, operational effectiveness, and a strong school culture across AMS Impact Group's Arkansas portfolio.  The VP serves as the listed Superintendent of the Blytheville School District, which is under Level 5 state intervention and managed by AMS Impact Group. In this capacity, the VP holds accountability for district leadership, performance, compliance, and the execution of a comprehensive transformation strategy.

The VP also oversees the leadership and performance of AMS Little Rock and leads the planning, development, and launch of AMS's second Arkansas school in Fort Smith, scheduled to open in Fall 2027.  The VP leads a small, school-facing team responsible for special education, enrollment, operations, and instructional coaching. This leader is expected to spend the majority of their time in schools and district settings, developing leaders and teachers, monitoring performance, addressing challenges, and ensuring that resources and support are aligned with student outcomes.  

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented education leader who can navigate complex organizational and state oversight requirements, build strong relationships with stakeholders, develop high-performing teams, and translate strategic priorities into measurable improvements in student achievement and school performance.  
** Key Responsibilities
**** 1. District Leadership & Transformation — Blytheville School District
*** Serve as the listed Superintendent of the Blytheville School District on behalf of AMS Impact Group, maintaining accountability for district leadership, performance, compliance, and transformation.
* Lead the district's progress toward meeting the goals and exit criteria associated with Level 5 state intervention, ensuring all required improvement plans, documentation, reporting, and intervention activities are completed accurately and on time.
* Develop, implement, and monitor a multi-year district transformation plan with measurable goals, milestones, and accountability measures for academic achievement, school culture, enrollment, staffing, and operational performance.
* Report to and collaborate closely…