Regional Superintendent

Regional Superintendent

About the Organization

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni.   

Our mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports KIPP schools nationwide. The KIPP Foundation trains and develops outstanding educators to lead KIPP public schools, provides tools, resources, and training for excellent teaching and learning, promotes innovation, and facilitates the exchange of insights and ideas across KIPP and other public schools and organizations.

About Our Values:

Excellent Results for Students: We value results over effort and know that our work is not finished until all students thrive. We maintain high expectations for self, team, and students. We drive outcomes by operating with agility, removing barriers, differentiating support, and prioritizing student-centered solutions - especially for those at the margins.

Collective Impact: We are one team. We win together. We embody a one-team mindset by working collaboratively across teams, aligning goals, and leveraging the strengths of all teammates. We build trust-based relationships and ensure inclusive decision-making by engaging those closest to the work. We provide clarity through simple, repeatable systems and goals that enable transformational outcomes.

Courageous Action: Our belief in what we can achieve is unwavering, fueling our optimism and commitment to overcome any challenge. We demonstrate an unwavering belief in students' potential and a commitment to addressing systemic inequities. We approach challenges with resilience, a solutions-focused mindset, and adaptability. We foster a psychologically safe environment centered on trust and accountability where feedback is encouraged. We leverage data to reflect on progress, own setbacks, celebrate successes, and continuously improve to maximize impact.

Position Overview 

As a regional superintendent supporting a portfolio of regions, this individual(s) will partner with Executive Directors to run the best school system in the country through support, strategic development, and driving accountability of regions to our outcomes.  In this role, you will oversee the Executive Directors of regions in your portfolio by providing the leadership support, development, and accountability necessary for all our regions to thrive, ensuring year-over-year improvements in anchor metrics. Anchor Metrics are annual targets that represent the quantifiable success of our Network One KIPP strategy. These metrics align to our ultimate goal of supporting all KIPPsters to be on track for positive college and career outcomes. 

Working under the direction of the President, the regional superintendent will partner closely with the Chief Schools Officer, other Chiefs, Executive Directors, and regional board chairs to ensure alignment of expectations, implementation of our model with excellence. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Vision Setting and Org Stewardship: 

• Collaborate with the President, other Regional Superintendents, Executive Directors, and the One KIPP Program team to ensure a clear and aligned vision for academic excellence across all our schools through implementation of our programmatic model with excellence and enthusiasm in service of achieving the highest student outcomes
• Engage in progress monitoring with KIPP Foundation leaders through internal reporting, taking part in anchor metric dashboard meetings, and contributing to annual planning to drive multi-year progress and results.
• Serve as a key member of the Office of the President by providing regular updates to the President, CEO, Chief Schools Officer, and KF Board as needed, offering perspective, making recommendations, and demonstrating the integrity and fiduciary responsibility we expect from all our staff. 

Leadership Coaching

• Provide coaching through monthly O3s and on-site visits through observation and feedback, problem-solving, and support. 
• Create professional development and design convenings to build a thriving ED community, highlight dat