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On-Ramps · 7 hours ago

Chief Executive Officer at Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

On-Ramps is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School, a school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and civic leadership in its students. The CEO will oversee day-to-day operations, maintain academic and fiscal accountability, and build community partnerships to enhance student outcomes in Southeast Washington, D.C.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Shape the next chapter of Ingenuity Prep's legacy

Lead the Executive Leadership Team

Steward a $25M+ budget with strategic precision

Build powerful partnerships with the Board, funding partners, policymakers, and community stakeholders

Accelerate student achievement and elevate the student experience

Enhance student support and wellness programs

Strengthen family engagement

Qualification

Organizational leadershipInstructional leadershipEquity-focused leadershipChange managementBudget managementFundraising experienceStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsCulturally affirming practicesSelf-reflective leadershipRelationship-building

Required

Demonstrates deep passion for Ingenuity Prep's mission, vision, and core values. This includes a steadfast commitment to racial equity and community partnership and the knowledge and skills required to create culturally competent trauma-informed schools where every student feels safe, known, and successful

A Bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred

At least 10 years of professional experience in a K-12 charter management organization, K-12 district, non-profit, or education-adjacent organization, with at least 5 years of people management experience including experience managing through managers

Exceptional leadership and change management skills, including the ability to co-create a vision, effectively invest and engage stakeholders in that vision, and create a culture of caring accountability across staff and leaders to uphold that vision. Leans into difficult conversations about performance with clarity and care in order to accelerate learning and growth for adults and students

Self-Reflective leader that will drive their own learning, consistently strive toward excellence, and consistently reflect on how identity, power and privilege impact their leadership

Track record of building trust and making values-based decisions while navigating complex dynamics of race, equity, diversity, and inclusion as it relates to adult interactions and student interactions

Track record of leading significant academic improvement and deep change management with a strong preference for experience leading change across 2 or more schools or academies (ES, MS, HS). Experience working in, supporting or managing a public charter middle school is strongly preferred but not required

Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills to engage and partner with staff, families, Board members, and the broader D.C. community

Fundraising and budget management experience

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, using both data and lived experience to drive outcomes, inform decisions, and center equity in all strategies

Demonstrated ability to lead with equity, embrace systemic change, and champion culturally affirming practices