Deputy Chief of Schools

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 30,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission and values-driven community who wants every child to want to run to school, the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a Deputy Chief of Schools (DCOS)a visionary and results-driven leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education for 54 schools across the state of Texas. As a trusted advisor and partner to the Chief Schools Officer (CSO), the DCOS will lead the development and execution of a statewide school management strategy, ensuring alignment with KIPP Texass multi-year plan, academic strategy, and operational priorities.

This leader will be responsible for identifying bright spots and addressing gaps in academics and student culture, leadership development, and school management strategies. Through root cause analysis and strategic problem-solving, the DCOS will assess challenges, guiding Regional Superintendents (RS) and School Leader Managers (SLMs) to make data-driven decisions, design systems-wide solutions, and build instructional leadership capacity, necessary to close performance gaps and achieve ambitious student outcomes. Additionally, this leader will manage the office of the CSO, ensuring high standards of operation across the school management division.

As a key driver of development across school management, the DCOS will set a high standard for educational excellence, ensuring that School Leaders, School Leader Managers, and Regional Superintendents, are equipped with the tools, resources, and coaching needed to navigate complexities,

drive academic growth, and foster strong school cultures. The role will require a blend of strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that schools receive the support they need to rise to the highest levels of success.

This is a unique opportunity for an influential leader to shape education strategy at scale, drive innovation, and advance the future of KIPP Texas, all while enjoying competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

The Deputy Chief of Schools is responsible for delivering on key school management metrics in alignment with team, department and organizational level goals:

• 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating

• 95% of K-2 students reading on grade level DIBELS

• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Reading STAAR

• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Math STAAR

• 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP/IB exam

• 40% of 11th grade students score 21+ on the ACT

• 75% of student matriculate to a 4-year college

• 97% Average Daily Attendance

• 100% fully enrolled schools

• 80% of Staff Retained

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Strategic and Executive Leadership

• Collaborate with and make recommendations to the CSO and Deputy Chiefs across the School Management Division to codify a theory of action on school management strategy at KIPP TX that ensures schools across the state are meeting critical goals and providing a college preparatory experience for all students.

• Serve as a member of the School Management Leadership Team to implement the school management strategy with fidelity and cohesion across the state.

• Act as trusted thought partner to the CSO.

• Partner with Academics leadership to ensure alignment between the academic and school management strategies.

• Stay abreast of industry research, trends, and innovations in education, school management, school improvement, and college preparatory pathways.

School Management Oversight

• Oversee the implementation of the school management and academic strategies.

• Assess the state of schools across KIPP texas and identify trends in student outcomes and teacher and site leader practice.

• Partner with Regional Superintendents and School Leader Managers on implementation of school management best practices and systems-wide solutions to address trends in schools within regions and across the state.

• Design and enact solutions, partnering with academics, talent, finance, and operations to remove barriers for regions and schools to deliver on student outcomes and a college preparatory experience.

School Management Leadership Development

• Partner with the CSO to develop, refine, and execute leadership development strategies for Regional Superintendents, SLMs, and School Leaders.

• Co-design professional development with the Deputy Chief of Professional Learning to enhance instructional and leadership capabilities.

• Assess and address gaps in academics, leadership, and school management, identifying root causes and providing actionable recommendations.

• Guide and coach Regional Superintendents and SLMs to build essential leadership skills and implement solutions that drive continuous school improvement.

• Monitor progress on key initiatives and use data to make informed decisions and necessary adjustments.

School Management Division Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the CSOs office, ensuring all activities align with KIPP Texass mission and goals.

• Manage the Senior Director of Academic Health.

• Develop and implement operating systems that improve school management and academics strategy execution.

• Project manage key initiatives, tracking milestones and ensuring timely execution.

• Establish mechanisms for tracking KPIs and organizational priorities, ensuring schools meet Texas State Accountability and student achievement benchmarks.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across departments.

• Facilitate cross-functional alignment, ensuring that broader KIPP Texas strategies effectively support schools.

• Represent the CSO in meetings, events, and external engagements as needed.

• Collaborate with regional and school leaders to proactively identify and remove obstacles to achieving student and school success.

Skills

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

• Ability to assess complex challenges in school management, leadership development, and academic strategy, identifying root causes and implementing data-driven solutions.

• Strong systems-thinking mindset, capable of designing and executing scalable leadership development and operational strategies.

Leadership & Influence

• Proven ability to inspire, develop, and coach school and regional leaders, driving high-impact leadership practices.

• Strong decision-making skills, balancing autonomy and collaboration to support a diverse group of school leaders and executive stakeholders.

• Adept at navigating ambiguity and change management, ensuring alignment between organizational goals and execution.

Execution & Operational Excellence

• Ability to develop and implement operating systems that enhance school management effectiveness.

• Strong project management skills, ensuring initiatives are executed on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.

• Expertise in progress monitoring, performance management, and driving toward key metrics (KPIs, OKRs, and state accountability measures).

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Exceptional relationship-building skills, capable of influencing and partnering with senior leaders, school leadership teams, and external stakeholders.

• Skilled in facilitating communication and collaboration across departments to align priorities and maximize impact.

• Ability to advocate for school-based needs while ensuring alignment with broader KIPP Texas strategies.

Communication & Presentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for executive leadership.

• Adept at listening, synthesizing insights, and providing actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred (Education, Educational Leadership, Non-Profit Management, Public Administration, or a related field).

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a successful school leader; school leader manager or similar experience managing multiple school sites preferred.

• Proven track record of driving student achievement and school improvement at scale.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making abilities.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence across various levels.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and align priorities across multiple regions and schools.

• Deep commitment to KIPP Texass mission and core values.

What We Bring to the Table

• The starting point for the salary range for this position is $150K annually and is commensurate upon experience and internal-equity.

• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.

• Paid family leave.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).

• 457 Roth and 403b retirement plans.

• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

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.

• Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer/laptop.

• Attending conferences or training sessions.

Work Environment

• Reports to school site and/or regional central office Monday-Friday.

• Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel across KIPP Texas regions for school visits, in person meetings, trainings, and conferences.

KIPP 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.