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About the Role

The Chief Schools Officer (CSO) is the senior leader accountable for school-level results across KIPP Capital Region. Reporting to the CEO and serving on the Executive Team, the CSO ensures alignment of systems, expectations, and accountability across all schools. The role leads the Schools Team, implementing systems to drive student achievement through disciplined execution, data-informed decisions, and rigorous evaluation.

Responsibilities

Achieve annual New York State assessment goals in Reading and Math.
Achieve K–8 DIBELS benchmarks and literacy goals.
Ensure strong high school academic outcomes, including Regents passage rates, GPA targets, and SAT goals.
Develop and retain high-performing school principals.
Drive principal performance improvement based on the Bar of Excellence tier distribution.
Ensure retention of Tier 1 / Tier 2 principals.
Implement timely interventions for underperforming principals.
Ensure strong execution and alignment across school-facing systems and initiatives.
Implement the School's Team operating cadence and accountability systems.
Ensure coherence of Schools Team operating systems and leadership execution.
Supervise and coach Managing Directors of Schools.
Lead regional monitoring, diagnosis, and intervention for school performance.
Conduct rigorous evaluations and implement improvement plans for student outcomes.
Provide direct, evidence-based feedback to principals, including managing underperformance.
Steward the regional principal Bar of Excellence system.
Oversee successful school launches and monitor key performance metrics.
Accountable for the academic performance of seven schools.
Partner with the Chief Academic Officer to align academic vision and execution.
Execute KIPP CAP’s academic vision, instructional standards, and coaching systems.
Lead execution of instructional systems, including academic progress monitoring and coaching cycles.
Conduct observations to identify gaps, implement data-driven solutions, and improve teaching and learning.
Cultivate supportive, engaged, challenged, and valued learning environments.
Architect and steward a regional vision for school instructional culture and student experience.
Develop Principals and Principal Managers to lead culture effectively.
Oversee network-wide professional learning initiatives for leader and teacher effectiveness.
Set explicit success criteria for Schools Team-facing professional learning.
Partner on Principal-in-Residence and secondary leader development programs.
Serve on the Executive Team, contributing to organizational strategy.
Partner with the KIPP Foundation on academic priorities.
Co-lead the Board Academic Committee.
Present academic progress and school performance updates to the Board and stakeholders.
Commit to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice.
Comply with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures, supporting mission, vision, and values.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution.
Minimum of 10 years of professional K–12 experience.
At least five years as a successful K–12 principal with demonstrated student achievement results.
At least two years of network, district, senior, or chief-level leadership experience with demonstrated student achievement results.
Experience teaching and leading in a high-performing charter or district school serving a similar student population.
Ability to work outside of business hours as needed.
Aptitude for creating and working in an inclusive environment.
Master’s degree in education or a related field (preferred).
Experience scaling leadership systems across multiple schools or campuses (preferred).
Experience managing differentiated principal autonomy and accountability systems (preferred).
Experience supporting high school leadership teams and graduation-cohort outcomes (preferred).
Deep familiarity with data-driven school improvement systems and instructional leadership practices (preferred).

Skills

Instructional leadership
People management
Coaching
Systems leadership
Ability to create and work in an inclusive environment
Role modeling and integrity
Ethical decision-making
Accountability
Strategic thinking
People development
Communication
Influence
Reflection and growth
Transparent communication
Direct and specific candor
Feedback reception
End-to-end ownership of initiatives
Stewardship of team vision
Commitment to equity and anti-racism

Location

Albany, NY
Troy, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 10 years K-12 experience
Minimum 5 years as K-12 principal
Minimum 2 years senior leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree in education or related field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$200,000 - $225,000
Eligible for signing bonus up to 20%
Relocation support

Benefits

Flexible work arrangement
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
403(b) contribution match
Childcare benefits
Work/life integration
Casual dress code
Relocation stipend

About the Company

KIPP Capital Region is part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools.
Committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students for college, career, and beyond.
Serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools in Albany and Troy, NY.
Supports every student and educator to build skills and confidence to thrive.
Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP Capital Region Public Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
Strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
All staff and educators are committed to anti-racism and inclusion.
Encourages staff to show up authentically, inspiring children to do the same.
Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all efforts.