Director of School Transformation (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Albany, NY

5d•$109,300 - $120,800•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is seeking a Director of School Transformation to provide intensive support to schools requiring accelerated growth. This role involves leading the development and execution of data-driven improvement strategies and building the capacity of school leaders and leadership teams. The organization is committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice, serving over 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools in Albany and Troy, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University is required.
Experience leading schools through cycles of transformation related to improving student achievement outcomes and school culture
Demonstrated ability to lead schools and systems to improve outcomes for students; applied knowledge of the inner workings of schools as they relate to the intersecting priorities of teaching & learning, curriculum & instruction, development, school culture systems, family engagement, management of staff, school safety, operations, etc.
Experience in leading effective teams, managing change and driving key initiatives with demonstrated effectiveness in leading and coordinating across functional teams.
Ability to build relationships and consensus, impact & influence, and motivate action with a proven ability to indirectly manage and influence teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes.
Systems orientation and thinking. Someone who can build from scratch and bring a vision to life
Ability to view the work from a K - 12 perspective, and the impact of K-12 decisions on postsecondary outcomes for students.
Experience juggling multiple projects with competing priorities while working collaboratively with various departments in a fast-paced, growing environment across functional teams with multiple stakeholders.
Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications, working knowledge of various School Information Systems, and related software applications.
Understanding of working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive school transformation plans aligned to organizational priorities and strategic goals.
Partner with school leadership teams to oversee day-to-day operations, identify root causes of performance challenges, and implement targeted improvement strategies, ensuring timely delivery and maximum impact.
Establish clear short-term and long-term goals for academic achievement, school culture, attendance, enrollment, and staff retention.
Lead continuous improvement cycles through strategic planning, progress monitoring, and course correction.
Serve as the primary transformation lead for assigned schools and programs.
Analyze student achievement, growth, attendance, behavior, and culture data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Monitor progress toward accountability goals, charter commitments, state benchmarks, and organizational performance metrics.
Collaborate with academic leaders to ensure effective implementation of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention systems.
Support schools in developing and executing action plans to accelerate student growth and close achievement gaps.
Present school performance updates and recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Provide intensive coaching, development, and performance management support to principals and school leadership teams.
Identify training needs for School Leaders by analyzing current strengths and weaknesses, and design targeted training interventions to develop capacity, enhance skills, and meet organizational goals.
Conduct school visits, classroom observations, leadership walkthroughs, and instructional reviews.
Build leadership capacity through side-by-side coaching, feedback cycles, professional development, and strategic problem-solving.
Support leaders in developing strong instructional leadership, culture systems, family engagement practices, and staff management.
Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Schools, Teaching & Learning, HR/Talent, Regional Operations, and other regional teams to support school improvement efforts.
Collaborate with families, community organizations, and external partners to strengthen student outcomes and school engagement.
Support school leaders in designing equitable systems that promote student belonging, safety, and success.
Ensure alignment between school priorities and regional initiatives.
Support schools in implementing effective SIS, special education, and student support systems.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational requirements.
Champion equity-focused practices that remove barriers to student success.
Monitor implementation of culturally responsive and affirming instructional and behavioral practices.
Ensure schools maintain safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
Provide leadership during critical incidents, school crises, and urgent organizational challenges.
Support communication, stakeholder engagement, and resolution planning during high-impact situations.
Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Chief of Schools, Chief Academic Officer, or CEO.
Perform other duties outlined by the Senior Executive Leadership Team.
Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.