[2025-2026] Managing Director of Schools (K -12)

Company Description

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Job Description

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 & 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

Regional Sustainability

Schools achieve 100% or over their budgeted enrollment goal for 24-25 SY

Talent

100% of teacher roles filled by the first day of school

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Managerial Leadership and Team Development

Educational Leadership & Academic Support

Leadership & Collaboration

Data Use, Data Reporting & Analysis

KIPP Capital Region

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Additional Information

WORK PERKS

When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer :

Learn More :

KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $128,300 - $141,800.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step / level a new hire will be placed within our graded salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it's like to work at KIPP Capital Region : kippcapital.org / join-our-team /

We are very excited by your interest and are looking forward to reviewing your application. Our team will be in touch within 5-7 days after receiving your application submission.