Managing Director of School Leadership

The Managing Director of School Leadership is a senior leadership role responsible for driving outcomes across a Colorado-based network of public charter schools through the coaching, development, and management of School Leaders.This individual will serve as a critical connector between organizational strategy and school-level execution, ensuring that instructional priorities, leadership development, and operational systems are implemented effectively across campuses.The Managing Director will directly support School Leaders to strengthen instructional quality, adult culture, and organizational effectiveness, ultimately improving student outcomes. This role requires a leader who can operate both strategically and hands-on, spending significant time in schools coaching leaders and supporting execution.This position reports to a senior executive leader overseeing schools and academic programming.Key Responsibilities1. Drive School Performance and OutcomesLead continuous improvement across schools by strengthening leadership, instructional practices, systems, and cultureSupport School Leaders in achieving strong student outcomes through effective goal-setting, data use, and executionEnsure alignment between organizational priorities and school-level implementationIdentify trends across schools and implement strategies to address gaps and scale effective practices2. Coach and Develop School LeadersDirectly manage and coach School Leaders to strengthen their effectiveness across instructional, people, and organizational leadershipBuild leaders’ ability to develop and manage their own teams, including assistant leaders and instructional staffProvide frequent, high-quality feedback, modeling strong leadership practices and decision-makingSupport leaders in navigating complex challenges, balancing results with strong adult culture3. Strengthen Leadership Systems and DevelopmentDesign and implement leadership development experiences aligned to organizational prioritiesFacilitate collaboration across School Leaders to drive alignment and shared learningCreate opportunities for leaders to engage in observations, feedback cycles, and professional learningSupport the development of leadership pipelines by identifying and developing emerging leaders4. Build Organizational Capacity Through LeadershipPartner with senior leaders to align leadership development with broader organizational strategySupport the design and execution of hiring and talent development processes for school leadership rolesEnsure leadership practices are consistent, effective, and scalable across schoolsDrive accountability through leadership layers, ensuring strong execution from senior leaders through to classroom-level impact5. Serve as a Strategic Organizational LeaderBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders across teams and functionsNavigate competing priorities while maintaining focus on student outcomes and organizational goalsRepresent the organization in internal and external engagements as neededTranslate feedback and insights from schools into actionable recommendations for improvementJob QualificationsBachelor’s degree required, with at least 3–4 years of experience as a School Leader (e.g., Principal or equivalent)Minimum 8 years of experience in education, including at least 4 years in school leadership rolesExperience working with school leaders or leadership teams in a management or coaching capacity is preferred.Demonstrated success improving student outcomes in a school-based leadership rolePrevious experience developing and facilitating adult learning/training to build impact within systemsDemonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to inform collaboration, identify best practices, and drive continuous improvement.Proven capability in strategic thinking, executing plans effectively, and applying strong professional judgment.Demonstrated attention to detail with exceptional ability to follow up and ensure completion of tasksExperience working across a multi-school system or network is preferred.Demonstrated ability to rapidly establish relationships and engage, influence, and motivate diverse stakeholders.