KIPP Delta is part of the nation-wide KIPP non-profit network of 242 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. We are excited that KIPP Delta will serve over 1,200 students in Helena and Blytheville, AR in the 2022-2023 school year.

The Executive Director will drive strategic priorities of the region and set the vision and direction for how KIPP evolves moving forward. Reporting to the Board of Directors and partnering closely with senior leadership, the ED will help ensure success for students through establishing best-in-class instructional and operational programs. The ED will serve as a true educational ambassador, deepening existing external relationships and building new ones (e.g., community leaders, partner organizations, donors, education leaders, etc.). This unique role offers an unparalleled opportunity for impact and the chance to develop and grow within a powerful, national network. This is an ideal role for an exceptional manager, motivating leader, and strong external spokesperson who has demonstrated breakthrough outcomes in a similarly mission-aligned organization or school setting. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Work with the local Board, key funders and partners, and the regional leadership team to develop a strategic vision and implementation plan  
• Set clear multi-year academic, operational, and financial goals and manage to them; adapt as necessary given changes in the internal and external environment
• Provide oversight of public transparency systems including matters of compliance and reporting
• Enhance and support strong and consistent accountability systems to ensure regional progress toward shared goals; promote transparent decision-making processes and embrace distributive leadership principles
• Ensure the regional team operates in a fair, transparent, student-focused, and client-focused manner when supporting and interacting with the schools
• Directly manage staff, including Managing Director of Academics/CAO, Managing Director of Finance, Managing Director of Regional Operations, and Managing Director of HR/Talent. 
• Prioritize a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and work to infuse and emphasize these practices throughout the organization
• Ensure that the region has a viable 5-year financial plan and a sustainable funding strategy.
• Manage development efforts to meet ambitious annual goals by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting public, individual, and foundation sources of giving.
• Oversee marketing efforts, branding, and advocacy work at local, state, and national levels.
• Serve as the public face of KIPP Delta Public Schools.
• Develop active working Board and committees in close partnership with the Board chair.
• Build coalitions and partnerships with key stakeholders including parents, donors, community members, political organizations, and the state department of education, in support of the organization’s mission and goals; engages and manages relationships with elected officials and public sector partners (municipal, state, and district staff for Congressional offices)
• Demonstrate leadership as a member of KIPP’s national network by fully engaging as a member of the KIPP Executive Director community; ensure key regional constituents are kept fully informed on key developments and national KIPP initiatives. 

Key Deliverables

The ED will build strong relationships with peers and the larger community, earning their trust and partnership.  The ED will be expected to hire key roles within the leadership team, including a Managing Director of Academics, Director of Development, and School Leaders.  The ED will also identify and implement a plan to increase student achievement and outcomes that align to the KIPP philosophy and address individualized learning needs and trends within the student population.  Under the new leadership, KIPP will be seen in all the communities it serves in Arkansas as a leading community partner and critical stakeholder in all regional conversations.  

• Minimum of four years of experience in senior leadership. Preferred candidates will have backgrounds and or leadership within educational institutions or academic entrepreneurial organizations or teams.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience is required.
• Candidates with a strong background in K-12 education, or student learning and training will be a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. KIPP Delta's salary schedule is available on our website, under "State Required Information."

KIPP Delta is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.