Chief Schools Officer

Company Description

KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP currently serves over 120,000 students in 275 schools nationwide, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across four schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 98% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 92% are African American or LatinX, 13% receive special education services, and 18% are designated as Multilingual Learners. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same : to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Schools Officer is responsible for the overall quality of school programming and maintains a laser focus on increasing academic outcomes for KIPP Indy students. They pursue this work through excellent management and development of a cohort of school leaders, and collaboration cross-organizationally with other development, operations, technology, talent, curriculum, and finance leaders. The Chief Schools Officer reports to the Executive Director and serves as an integral member of the Region Wide Leadership Team and the Regional KIPP Indy academic leadership team, which is responsible for driving the overall direction and strategy for the region. This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic and visionary organizational leader with significant team leadership and school improvement experience to play a critical role in expanding and shaping a premier K-12 network committed to supporting students to graduate college and succeed in school and life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team and Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a member of KIPP Indy’s Region Wide Leadership Team (RWLT) to set vision and direction, establish and refine strategic priorities, and lead organizational culture
• Collaborate with RWLT to support organizational health, mitigate and address risks, and model core values
• Build deep relationships with school and regional leaders, acting as a strategic advisor to them and problem-solving as issues arise
• Cultivate relationships with critical KIPP Indy stakeholders, including families, board members, community partners, and partners
• Participate in and staff all KIPP Indy Board of Directors meetings and functions
• Manage School Leaders and school leadership teams across the KIPP Indy network of schools
• Support the organization’s growth strategy, collaborating with the RWLT to evaluate the financial implications of different growth scenarios

Lead KIPP Indy School Leaders

Building Academically Excellent and Joyful Schools

Qualifications

Additional Information

The salary for this position is $125,000

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.

KIPP Indy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.