[2025-2026] Managing Director of Schools (K -12)
KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools, City of Troy, NY, United States
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.
Goals & Milestones
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
- 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
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.
- 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 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.
- Builds and executes strategy, motivates others to make change, and invests in building relationships with stakeholders.
- Collaborates with fellow Managing Directors of School to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities across all schools.
- Strategically prioritizes time to focus on driving school outcomes and sustaining the work.
- Focuses on building management capacity and ensuring that all regional leaders are equipped and on track to meet goals.
- Provides Principals with personalized guidance, support, and resources from cohesive regional systems.
- Partners with regional support teams on all region‑specific initiatives and systems.
- Serves as the liaison between school and regional teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Helps formulate and implement a region‑wide operations strategy and key data analysis events calendar.
- Serves as a role model as a leader and manager, investing deeply in supporting and developing team members.
- Leverages data strategically to support principals in meeting their goals and improving student and school outcomes.
- Drives goals and uses data in making decisions, providing in‑depth monitoring of regional performance metrics and producing plans to motivate and inspire others.
- Builds and maintains data reports and visualizations to display school management results and key performance metrics.
- Supports school‑based instructional and culture staff using data tools and reports for continuous improvement.
- Provides additional data reporting and analysis for external accountability, compliance, surveys, operations evaluation, or development tasks.
- Analyzes school performance management data to identify gaps in school design and make necessary adjustments.
- Performs other duties as outlined by the Chief Schools Officer.
- Commits to furthering anti‑racism, equity, and racial justice in all efforts.
- Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Qualifications
- Commitment to anti‑racism and equity.
- Strong DEI lens with 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 high responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
- Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports diversity of backgrounds.
- Frequent travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools is required.
- Passes a Criminal Background Check.
Education/Experience
- 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, especially in building teams, promoting collaboration, managing conflict, goal setting, and holding people accountable.
- Prior experience working in schools and urban communities preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 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 – see our Employee Benefits Summary for details.
Salary
KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $128,300 to $141,800, determined by an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and longevity within the KIPP network. The new hire’s step/level is determined at point of hire.
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