Chief Schools Officer
at KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools
The Organization
In a sentence: KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is a network of 8 public charter schools providing free K-12 education to a primarily Black and African American student body of 3,400+ students and 1,300 alumni. KIPP Philadelphia offers culturally affirming learning environments to disrupt systems not designed for their students and prepare them for college, career, and beyond.
The current landscape: KIPP Philadelphia seeks an experienced schools leader to revamp its internal strategy and academic vision to create liberatory learning spaces, improve academic success for its students.
WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH
The Role
LEAD
the turnaround effort to improve academic outcomes for KIPP Philadelphia students and schools.
DEVELOP
a strategy to execute instructional objectives and foster a student culture in support of KIPP Philadelphia’s strategic plan.
BUILD
systems for accountability, development and collaboration for staff and faculty across all KIPP Philadelphia schools.
A MONTH IN THE LIFE
WHEN/WHERE/HOW MUCH
Start date: Summer 2025
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Salary range: $225,000 - $250,000 plus benefits
POSITION REPORTS TO
Chief Executive Officer, Natalie Wiltshire
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 17th, 2025 at 11:00 PT
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Chief Academic Officers
Superintendents of School Districts
Turnaround systems-level administrators with expertise in change management
Chief Program Officers steeped in K-12 education
Education leaders with a passion for equity and access
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WHAT STAKEHOLDERS SAY
“I feel incredibly proud to work for an organization that's not afraid to name where there are opportunities to support disruptive, equitable practices.”
-KIPP Philadelphia stakeholder
KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Chief Executive Officer
KIPP Philadelphia
Chief Operating Officer
KIPP Philadelphia
Chief Financial Officer
KIPP Philadelphia
Chief of Staff
KIPP Philadelphia
Head of Schools
KIPP Philadelphia
Head of Schools
KIPP Philadelphia
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