KIPP NYC · 2 weeks ago
Managing Director of K-12 Academic Operations
Nashville, TN, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expKIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville. The Managing Director of K-12 Academic Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the effective coordination of curriculum, assessments, and professional development to support the educational mission of the organization.
Education
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate Master Order Lists for K-12 Academics in alignment with OneKIPP implementation
Lead the region-wide procurement process for the purchasing of required academic materials including school leadership teams through implementation, as well as leaders on the School Support Team
Monitor contracts and manage bid/RFP processes for regional operations’ functions as needed to remain in compliance with state and federal purchasing regulations
Build the strategy and accountability systems for monitoring its procurement, delivery, and setup in classrooms/required spaces prior to each school year
Manage, organize and oversee KIPP Nashville’s K-12 online curriculum organizational systems to ensure efficient and effective stakeholder access
In partnership with the Chief of Schools, Chief Academic Officer and Heads of Schools, ensure regular academic progress monitoring for Principal Managers and the Regional Leadership Team
Manage the systems supporting the K-12 Arc of the Year - including shared drive materials management, the communication and collection of Arc Review pre-work and post-work (when applicable), and all day-of logistics for each school’s review
Coordinate with KIPP Foundation to ensure alignment of K-12 progress monitoring systems - K-8 Literacy, K-8 Math, and HS design
In partnership with the Chief of Schools and Chief Academic Officer, drive regional structures (APM meetings, cabinet meetings, and leader meetings) that ensure effective and timely progress monitoring of student achievement with key stakeholders
Collaborate actively with different academy levels to ensure efficient execution of regional priorities across campuses
Assist in the research, data collection, and preparation of internal academic reports and external requests, ensuring accuracy of content and timely delivery; including annual progress reports, external mandated documentation, and compliance reports
Manage, organize and oversee senior-level meeting agendas, materials, and historical documents vital to organizational operations
Serve as primary point of contact with key assessment vendors
Managing the interim assessments each year (currently 3 per year) - from vendor management, to timing guidelines for schools, printing, and all associated logistics
Review and revise K-12 academic policies annually, leveraging strong input from key stakeholders
Maintain the KIPP Nashville common assessment system (approximately 800 assessments yearly). This work includes maintaining an organizational system that ensures: all common assessments are accurately entered into the common assessment calendar, all assessment windows are accurately communicated to school teams, all assessments materials are available to teachers two weeks in advance of assessment dates, in google folders and linked on the Launch site, all assessments are correctly entered and tagged in Illuminate, all completion rates are correctly and regularly reported on
Support the Chief of Schools and members of the team in the vision setting and project planning of Summer Professional Development, beginning with Leadership Institute through all summer regional PD experiences
Project manage all elements of summer PD, including logistics (e.g. maintaining the schedule with input from key stakeholders, securing locations, ordering supplies, maintaining roster of attendees, communicating with presenters, securing and assigning volunteers) as well as establishing the desired culture through aesthetics and norms/routines
Project manage in-year Regional PD days in partnership with senior regional leaders
Compose and deliver event communication, including the programming agenda, logistical information for instructors, participants, and team, and other event-related documents
Research, secure, manage and evaluate vendors to provide needed services at live and virtual events within purchasing and operating guidelines and within budget
Coordinate logistics for external visitors and progress monitoring visits, including scheduling, accommodations, and transportation
Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, ensuring smooth communication and support before, during, and after visits
Prepare and distribute agendas, itineraries, and relevant documentation for all visits
Facilitate on-site arrangements, including meeting room setup, security clearance, and visitor badges
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and readiness for monitoring visits
Track and document visit outcomes, action items, and follow-ups for continuous improvement
Address any visitor inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and protocols for external engagements
Ensure compliance and attendance at KIPP Virtual Learning Weeks
Support data collection and reporting related to progress monitoring activities
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years exemplary project management experience with senior leaders
Minimum 3 years exemplary teacher coaching and/or adult management experience
Experience and desire to work across multiple edtech platforms to ensure smooth student and staff experience with key interfaces
Demonstrated ability to drive student success
Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults
Experience in curriculum support, such as assessment writing and/or scope and sequence management
Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Excellent communicator, who can work with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred
Keen analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management and ability to prioritize
Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Flexible and strong ability to manage competing priorities
Goal and deadline-driven
Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
Commitment to the mission of KIPP Nashville
Benefits
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Voluntary medical and dental plans
Retirement benefits
Annual salary increase
Company
KIPP NYC
Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC operates 18 schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and supports alumni through its signature KIPP Forward program, as part of the national network of KIPP Public Schools.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Li
Co-Founder and Teacher
Joseph Negron
Co-Founder, KIPP Beyond Middle School
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