Noble Schools · 10 hours ago
Chief of Innovation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expNoble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools, serving a diverse student population. The Chief Innovation Officer will drive transformative innovations across all campuses, collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student outcomes and school culture through the design and implementation of new programs and strategies.
Charter SchoolsEducationNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a bold, system-wide innovation strategy aligned to Noble’s mission and goals
Ground the work in insights from innovation listening sessions and needs assessments
Identify, design, and pilot new programs, instructional models, and operational systems that improve student outcomes and staff effectiveness
Partner with school leaders to co-create solutions that address pressing challenges in academics, culture, and operations
Ensure initiatives are equity-centered, scalable, and data-informed
Own the execution of innovation initiatives from pilot through scale, ensuring alignment, pacing, and results across campuses
Lead cross-functional project teams to implement new practices, tools, and programs with fidelity and adaptability
Support schools and staff in adopting and adapting new practices, tools, and programs
Develop and monitor clear success metrics for pilots and scale initiatives based on results
Collaborate with Chiefs, Principals, and other leaders to integrate innovations into existing school structures
Oversee rigorous data collection, analysis, and evaluation to assess the impact of innovation initiatives
Use findings to continuously refine programs and scale what works
Ensure transparency and clarity around innovation outcomes for internal and external stakeholders
Build strong partnerships with internal teams, campus leaders, staff, board members, and external partners to support innovation efforts
Communicate vision, progress, and outcomes to the CEO, Board, and key stakeholders
Represent Noble externally in the field of education innovation, including conferences, networks, and partnerships
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of innovation in education, including design thinking, research-based practices, and scalable models
Demonstrated success leading initiatives that improved student outcomes and school performance
Strong ability to analyze data and implement strategic, evidence-based solutions
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in school communities
Ability to travel to learn from, benchmark, and bring back best practices from leading educational institutions
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in education, leadership, or a related field preferred
At least 7 years of experience leading innovation, program design, or organizational change in K–12 education
Proven success implementing scalable initiatives that impact student outcomes
Preferred
Advanced degree in education, leadership, or a related field preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Noble Schools
Noble Schools is an open enrollment, public charter network of high schools and middle schools serving students throughout Chicago.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darko N. Šimunović
Chief Operating Officer
Aidé Acosta, Ph.D.
Chief College Officer
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