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Managing Director of High Schools - New Jersey

Kipp Enc, Trenton, New Jersey, United States


Managing Director of High Schools - New Jersey

Full-time Start Date: Next year opening Department: Regional Support and Leadership About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate over 7,738 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and seven in Camden providing a world-class education to over 11,600 students. To learn more, visit

www.kippnj.org . The Managing Director of High Schools, KIPP NJ will be responsible for leading and managing excellent KIPP High Schools in NJ that are academically high-performing and culturally affirming for students, families, and staff, and deeply embedded in and connected to the communities they serve. The Managing Director will ensure that KIPP New Jersey High Schools deliver an excellent college-preparatory educational experience to their students, marked by high academic performance and a learning environment in which kids feel safe, known, and loved. The Managing Director will execute with fidelity the strategic plan priorities related to academic, talent, and equity initiatives across the schools. The Managing Director of High Schools KIPP New Jersey will be a member of the leadership team and report to the CAO of a charter management organization (CMO) that manages the KIPP schools in Newark and Camden, New Jersey, and in Miami, Florida. The principal role of the Managing Director is to manage the Heads of Schools, school leaders, and other regional staff and to partner with CMO teams to build a high-performing region. Key Outcomes/Metrics The Managing Director’s primary priorities will be the short-term and long-term performance of the schools, as well as the development of talent throughout the region. 1. School Performance We measure school performance through an index that incorporates annual achievement measures like test scores as well as staff engagement survey results, school culture walkthroughs, student attrition, teacher attrition, and other indicators of school health. Successful school performance will be measured by: Student achievement on standardized tests and internal academic assessments, as well as the state report card Measures of student and staff culture including surveys, attrition data, and walkthroughs 2. Talent Development The Managing Director is responsible for developing instructional talent in the region to ensure that leaders are well-positioned to open new schools and sustain high performance in existing schools. Successful talent development will be measured by: Ensuring that we are cultivating, developing, and retaining our strongest Teachers, Assistant Principals, Principals in Residence, and School Leaders Prioritizing on-time school openings, preparation of leaders for succession, and successful outcomes of new leaders Meeting annual employee retention goals Key Responsibilities The Managing Director's responsibilities will focus on the following: Academics and Instruction Serve as the region’s HS instructional leader, directly managing Heads of Schools who manage School Leaders. Inform the development of organization-wide academic priorities and initiatives. Specifically, you will: Using the CMO’s strategic priorities, develop regional goals and academic goals with School Leaders approved by the CAO and CEO. Provide management and support to the Head of Schools and individual School Leader(s), including making hiring and firing decisions. Monitor key indicators of school health and ensure schools provide an excellent learning experience for students. Organizational Culture Develop strong organizational culture for the entire HS region, creating cohesion, accountability, and purpose. Create alignment and collaboration between schools, school leaders, and regional leadership. Talent Development Manage and lead a high-performing, cohesive leadership team to ensure academic excellence and execute strategic plan priorities. Develop emerging leaders to foster regional growth and successful succession transitions. In partnership with the Talent Team, recruit and develop future School Leaders and Heads of Schools. School Culture Collaborate on the development of an organization-wide student culture system and execute across schools. Support the Head of Schools and School Leaders in resolving student and family grievances. Other Provide input to the Managing Director of KIPP Through College (KTC) in college placement goals and strategies. Ensure regional constituents are kept informed of key developments and engage in national dialogue. Management The MDoS will manage the following staff: Head of Schools (who manages three School Leaders) One or more School Leaders Director of Student Experience Must Haves: Experience in charter schools Experience managing or coaching school principals 5+ years managing or coaching high-performing leaders in a results-driven environment 8+ years of work experience In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, a school laptop, and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York area. KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer.

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