About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools:

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—whether college, career, or beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

The Chief Impact Officer is a senior executive responsible for strategic leadership, management of a high-performing team and implementation of all site-based student pathways, enrichment, extra curricular activities, compliance and integrity. Key oversight duties include: college and career readiness program design, implementation, quality improvement, grants and budget management, staff training, compliance, external partnerships and student/family advocacy.

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership 

• Directs and implements a comprehensive program strategy to meet KIPP KC impact goals while ensuring alignment with KIPP’s mission and fidelity to organizational quality models – Integrated Student Supports, including disciplinary hearings.

• Provide modeling and coaching of best practices in team leadership, quality program delivery, programmatic compliance, and program evaluation.

• Represent KIPP in the community and uphold its mission, vision, and values

Management 

• Design and implement  learning pathways to align to college and career readiness.

• Oversees Real World Learning Pathways, Student Enrichment & Extracurricular Activities, ensures effective training, supervision, and accountability.

• Establish and manage partnerships aligned to student experiences.

Financial Management

• Develop and monitor program budgets, reporting, and compliance.

• Partner with Finance and Administration to oversee contracts and funder requirements.

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Facilitate management of CTE programs and RWL Pathway advisory committees, including SMART goal production, for assigned pathways.

• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing staff development for CTE Pathways and programs.

• Support CTE student organization sponsors (e.g., FBLA, DECA, HOSA, TSA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, etc.) for the purpose of providing support and sharing information as needed.

• Facilitate sessions for the purpose of developing real world learning curriculum opportunities.

• Analyze data systems to track services, evaluate outcomes, and drive quality improvement.

• Manage student CCR Assessment & Achievement and Advance Courses & Credit opportunities

Advocacy, Service and Integrity

• Promote equity by breaking down barriers to student success with strategies to address student academic, attendance, behavioral, and physical well-being.

• Champion KIPP’s mission with staff, board, volunteers, schools, and partners.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical judgment.

• Build a supportive work environment with a positive, collaborative attitude.

• Bachelor’s degree in required, Educational background (preferred)

• Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

• 10+  years proven success in school leadership and management of high performing teams in educational setting; C-Suite or senior management level experience required

• School Administrator Certification or licenses preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to KIPP KC’s mission and values

• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment

• Demonstrates a commitment 

• Fosters an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families

• Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

• Builds strong relationships within the KIPP KC community

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Work Environment

• Reports to work Monday-Friday, onsite

• Typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience, educational background, and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance, fertility, and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement, ongoing professional development, and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.