Director of School Operations in Residence

📋 Description

• Placement at host schools to shadow a current DSO and take on specific leadership responsibilities
• Significant formal learning and leadership coaching provided by multiple leaders throughout the
• Mid-year application for available DSO roles for the forthcoming school year
• Embody a growth mindset: accept and effectively incorporate constructive feedback with urgency
• Communicate effectively and inspirationally: articulate and consistently communicate a clear
• Design, maintain, and improve systems: maintain excellent personal organizational systems to

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated student achievement results from teachers and leaders that the leader manages and
• Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguity
• Ability to troubleshoot and manage high stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Foundational content knowledge related to DSO-specific operational domains: finance &amp

🎁 Benefits

• Robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Optional participation in KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• School-issued laptop
• Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
• Generous time off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on year), allocated sick and
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers