Chief Schools Officer

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.

How to Apply

This search is being conducted in partnership with The K12 Search Group, an external recruitment firm. All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly via the link https://www.k12searchgroup.com/current-openings.

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Capital Region seeks a Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to serve as the senior-most leader accountable for school-level results across the region. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Team, the CSO ensures tight alignment of systems, expectations, and accountability across all KIPP Capital schools and leads the disciplined execution of regional initiatives that drive student achievement.

The CSO will lead the Schools Team, which includes Principal Managers and Principals, to implement systems, not design them, a responsibility held by the Chief Academic Officer (CAO). Through close partnership with the CAO and a clear delineation of roles, the CSO will eliminate fragmentation, ensure consistency and accountability across schools, and drive measurable results through disciplined execution, data-informed decision-making, and rigorous evaluation of people, programs, and initiatives.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Schools Officer will be accountable for achieving ambitious regional outcomes, including:

Academic Outcomes

• Achievement of annual New York State assessment goals in Reading and Math
• Achievement of K–8 DIBELS benchmarks and literacy goals
• Strong high school academic outcomes, including Regents passage rates, GPA targets, SAT goals, and graduation indicators

Principal Leadership and Talent

• Development and retention of high-performing school principals
• Year-over-year movement in the principal Bar of Excellence tier distribution, which tiers principals based on being on-track to achieve five key goals: ELA and Math state assessments (or graduation outcomes and SAT for high school), student persistence year over year, attendance (both ADA and Chronic Absenteeism), and staff satisfaction, as measured by TNTP survey data
• Retention of Tier 1 / Tier 2 principals
• Timeliness of underperformance interventions (no year-of-delay)

Organizational Coherence and Execution

• Strong execution and alignment across school-facing systems and initiatives
• Effective implementation of the School's Team operating cadence and accountability systems
• Coherence of Schools Team operating systems and leadership execution

Qualities of KIPP Capital Region Leadership

The following leadership competencies define excellent performance in this role:

• Role Modeling and Integrity: Leads with authenticity, ethical decision-making, and alignment to KIPP’s mission, values, and commitment to equity.
• Ownership and Accountability: Takes responsibility for outcomes, monitors progress toward goals, and holds self and others accountable with candor and urgency.
• Strategic Thinking: Translates regional priorities into actionable systems and structures that drive sustainable improvement.
• People Development: Develops principals and leadership teams through high-leverage coaching, direct feedback, and rigorous performance management.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates clearly and directly, builds trust-based relationships, and navig