Managing Director of Schools K -12 (26-27 SY)

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Position Overview 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 The Managing Director of Schools will be responsible for meeting the following ambitious goals. Goals subject to change based on the needs of students and regional priorities: Academics 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 Student Engagement & Experience 90% Student Retention from Fall to Fall 95% Average Daily Attendance 85% of 8th graders enroll in KCAP HS Regional Sustainability Schools achieve 100% or over their budgeted enrollment goal Talent 100% of teacher roles filled by the first day of school Duties/Responsibilities Managerial Leadership and Team Development 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. Develop trusting relationships with the School Principal and consistently receive high quality transformational development that increases their effectiveness and outcomes at their schools. Provide senior instructional leadership within the region, supporting technical skill building, continuous improvement, and impressive results for schools academically, culturally, and in human capital practices. Coach and develop 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, including planning and delivering effective Professional Development. Engage in collective learning in service of creating excellent schools, feel a sense of belonging, and are sustained in 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. Educational Leadership & Academic Support Effectively support and develop Principals to ensure they are implementing their academic strategies (regionwide and school-based) and all aspects of the talent strategies, and support Principals in implementing their school priorities in alignment with the KIPP Capital Region academic vision, mission and strategic plan. Build and execute strategy, motivate others to make change, and invest and build relationships with other stakeholders to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools. Support and coach Principals to meet regional performance metrics and to ensure that regional policies/procedures are implemented at the school level. Develop and manage instructional initiatives within the region and effectively partner with MDs of School Operations to support School Leaders in meeting their schools' instructional and operational needs. 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. Collaborate in hiring, onboarding, management, and evaluating all staff, including Principals and school-based instructional and culture teams. Plan and lead regular professional development sessions for the Principals, Instructional and Culture communities. Ensures that the Principals have a clear plan for improvement of Instruction and School Culture. Engages Principals in weekly academic program analysis and progress monitoring. Manages long-term and annual school planning. Supports the development of strong school operational systems and processes focusing on data collection, scheduling, and Special Education programs and services. Leadership & Collaboration Build and execute strategy, motivate others to make change, and invest and build relationships with other stakeholders to support the ambitious academic outcomes of our schools. Collaborate with fellow Managing Directors of School to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities across all schools. Strategically prioritize their time to focus on dr

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