26-27 Founding Director of Academic Operations (Jan 2026 Start Date)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram

Opening with an inaugural ninth-grade class in school year 2026-2027 and growing to serve grades 9–12, KIPP Miami Tech will provide students with the academic foundation, professional skills, and real-world experiences necessary to excel in college or career pathways. KIPP Miami Tech will offer three specialized career academies : Business, Commercial & Digital Arts, and Technology. Students will be able to graduate not only with a high school diploma, but also with college credits, industry-recognized credentials, and hands-on experience that provide a head start on their futures.

Job Description

Applicant please note that this role has a projected start date in January 2026

The Director of Academic Operations is responsible for overseeing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and managing instructor certifications. This role coordinates with the School Leader to determine the CTE certifications and Dual Enrollment courses offered, while also facilitating the administration of Advanced Placement courses and ensuring alignment with institutional partnerships. The Director manages high school scheduling processes, tracks graduation progress, and optimizes student schedules in collaboration with KIPP Forward to ensure students meet graduation requirements and in collaboration with the Director of ESE to ensure proper services. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student information systems, managing testing logistics, and supporting staff through onboarding and professional development initiatives. This position plays a critical role in fostering academic success and operational efficiency within the school.

Key Roles and Responsibilities include :

CTE Programming

• Key point person for CTE and all CTE partnerships (work study, internships) implementing state requirements
• In coordination with School Leader, determine which CTE certifications will be administered
• Maintain all requirements for CTE certifications and programming
• Manage CTE instructor certification process
• Manage the entire CTE certification administration process
• Manage and track student CTE work study and internships

Dual Enrollment & Advanced Placement Programming

Scheduling

Academic Operations

Student Information Management

Graduation Progress

Testing Coordination

General School Operations Support

Create regular family communication and manage distribution

Manage staff onboarding to the organization

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience :

Skills and Abilities :

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000,   commensurate with experience.

KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, competitive 403(B) plan, and a school laptop.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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