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

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

• Key point person for Dual Enrollment partnership with MDC implementing state and MDC requirements
• In coordination with the School Leader, determine which Dual Enrollment courses will be offered each year and if they will be at the High School or at MDC
• Manage process for High School teachers to become MDC adjunct professors
• In coordination with MDC, manage student Dual Enrollment enrollment process
• Serve as the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) Coordinator overseeing AP enrollment and test administration
• Serve as the school’s Advanced Placement Course
• Audit Administrator overseeing the AP instructor and course approval process.
• Oversee the Advanced Placement enrollment and administration at high schools
• Oversee Dual Enrollment registration for reporting purposes

Scheduling

• Key point person implementing scheduling of state graduation requirements and required curriculum changes
• Point person in coordinating course catalogue and scheduling with MDC
• Manages high school scheduling process starting with the annual solidification of the course catalog through to individual schedules being issued to students
• In coordination with School leader, maintain the course catalog and bell schedule
• Build and refine master school schedule 

Academic Operations

• Distribute/store report cards, transcripts and test results
• Manage alumni requests for transcripts (Parchment) via Receptionist
• Complete graduation verification request forms from third party agencies
• Serve as the school Gradebook Health Monitor, ensuring that gradebooks accurately reflect student grade
• Progress monitor GPA and gradebook health, creating corresponding action plans as neede