Achievement First · 8 hours ago
Regional Superintendent - RI
Providence
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$170K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expAchievement First is a non-profit organization that supports public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The Regional Superintendent will oversee the instructional and operational program in a portfolio of approximately five K-8 schools, focusing on racial equity, relationship building, and professional development to ensure student performance gains.
Education
Responsibilities
Ensure that all schools meet core performance outcomes and achieve dramatic student performance gains in all subject areas. Examples of this work include the following, all with a racial equity lens:
Plan frequent co-observation days; highlight areas of strength and improvement in feedback during the day; work hand-in-hand with principals to address areas of school improvement
Regularly review data to spot strengths and growth areas; work with principals to develop clear plans to address growth areas
Work with principals to set teacher professional development priorities for the year and to design outstanding site-based and network-wide professional development
Problem-solve solutions to challenges common to all schools in network-wide forums (meetings, conference calls, etc.)
Drive strong talent practices at schools to build a diverse and inclusive community, and support, coach, train and supervise principals and deans to help develop leadership power skills:
Hold regular meetings with each principal (reflection/data review, problem-solve around pressing issues, professional development planning)
Work with the other members of the school support and talent development teams to design principal and dean training; coordinate principal meetings and conference calls
Partner with principals to ensure strong hiring, retention and off-boarding practices
Achieve strong survey data on key measures of school organizational health and principal happiness/development
Provide organizational development support to the AF Network Support staff and the schools
Understand the concerns and constraints of both the schools and AF Network
Support teams in order to facilitate good working relationships
Ensure that schools are getting top-quality service from all AF Network Support Teams (recruitment, budget/finance, operations, curriculum, external, IT)
Lead summer 2026-27 SY onboarding, portfolio transition, and school-year readiness in partnership with principals and Network Support teams
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree (an advanced degree is a plus)
At least two years of formal school leadership experience as a principal in a predominantly underserved community, with a proven multi-year track record of driving exceptional student outcomes
Holds or is on a pathway to hold principal certification in CT, RI or NY
A deep commitment to Achievement First's mission, a love of teaching and learning, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
A strong track record of leading high-performing schools or networks, particularly those serving student populations similar to Achievement First
Proven success in coaching and developing school leaders to improve instructional quality and student achievement
A high standard of excellence for classroom learning and staff culture, with a sense of urgency to close achievement gaps
Data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze results and implement effective action plans
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire and align diverse stakeholders
A collaborative and resilient mindset, including maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to adapt and grow based on feedback
A hands-on approach, demonstrating follow-through, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor while tackling challenges
This is a hybrid role. Regional Superintendents are expected to travel to support schools at various locations across our three regions (New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island) at least 3 days a week
Occasional weekend or evening work and willingness to travel to our schools and offices across our three states is required
Preferred
Spanish language proficiency is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
A 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
Paid Family Leave
Company
Achievement First
Achievement First provides Education, Teaching, School Leadership, Data-Driven Instruction, Charter School and Instructional Coaching.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Neil Shah
Chief Financial Officer
Xanthe Jory
Chief Operating Officer
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