KIPP Miami Public Schools
26-27 Founding Director of Academic Operations (Jan 2026 Start Date)
KIPP Miami Public Schools, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Overview
26-27 Founding Director of Academic Operations (Jan 2026 Start Date) — Join to apply for this role at KIPP Miami Public Schools. Company Description
KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram. Job Description
Applicant please note that this role has a projected start date in January 2026 The Director of Academic Operations is responsible for overseeing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and managing instructor certifications. This role coordinates with the School Leader to determine the CTE certifications and Dual Enrollment courses offered, while also facilitating the administration of Advanced Placement courses and ensuring alignment with institutional partnerships. The Director manages high school scheduling processes, tracks graduation progress, and optimizes student schedules in collaboration with KIPP Forward to ensure students meet graduation requirements and in collaboration with the Director of ESE to ensure proper services. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student information systems, managing testing logistics, and supporting staff through onboarding and professional development initiatives. This position plays a critical role in fostering academic success and operational efficiency within the school. Key Roles and Responsibilities
CTE Programming Key point person for CTE and all CTE partnerships (work study, internships) implementing state requirements In coordination with School Leader, determine which CTE certifications will be administered Maintain all requirements for CTE certifications and programming Manage CTE instructor certification process Manage the entire CTE certification administration process Manage and track student CTE work study and internships Dual Enrollment & Advanced Placement Programming Key point person for Dual Enrollment partnership with MDC implementing state and MDC requirements In coordination with the School Leader, determine which Dual Enrollment courses will be offered each year and if they will be at the High School or at MDC Manage process for High School teachers to become MDC adjunct professors In coordination with MDC, manage student Dual Enrollment enrollment process Serve as the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) Coordinator overseeing AP enrollment and test administration Serve as the school’s Advanced Placement Course Audit Administrator overseeing the AP instructor and course approval process Oversee the Advanced Placement enrollment and administration at high schools Oversee Dual Enrollment registration for reporting purposes Scheduling Key point person implementing scheduling of state graduation requirements and required curriculum changes Point person in coordinating course catalogue and scheduling with MDC Manages high school scheduling process starting with the annual solidification of the course catalog through to individual schedules being issued to students In coordination with School Leader, maintain the course catalog and bell schedule Build and refine master school schedule Academic Operations Distribute/store report cards, transcripts and test results Manage alumni requests for transcripts (Parchment) via Receptionist Complete graduation verification request forms from third party agencies Serve as the school Gradebook Health Monitor, ensuring that gradebooks accurately reflect student grade Progress monitor GPA and gradebook health, creating corresponding action plans as needed Student Information Management Responsible for SIS Management - DSIS and FTE auditing and reporting Ensure high schools maintain the required information in student files Oversee transcript entry for students transferring in Maintain the system for cataloging alumni transcripts Ensure credit entry is maintained Ensure that all HS student data information (i.e. attendance, course enrollment, Y1 grades) are accurate prior to quarterly submission Graduation Progress In coordination with KIPP Forward, maintain graduation progress tracking system In coordination with KIPP Forward, quarterly monitor students progress to graduation and regularly adjust student schedules as needed (i.e. IEP placement changes, transfers, change requests, retained students) Ensure students have schedules that allow them to graduate with a standard diploma Work with KIPP Forward counselor and DSO to ensure logistics for Diploma and transcript distribution for graduation and post-secondary matriculation Track student progress toward scholar and CTE distinction diplomas working with KIPP Forward to promote completion of distinction diplomas Manage tracking of student completion of all assessment requirements and alternate assessment pathways Testing Coordination Run a weekly HS testing meeting for testing stakeholders (i.e. technology, KIPP Forward, ESE coordinator, etc) Serve as testing point person with Miami Dade County Public School for testing training and administration services Manage all logistics for testing including proctor training Manage all state testing including EOCs Serve as school’s SAT coordinator SAT suite testing, SAT school day testing, and SAT saturday testing through CollegeBoard--coordinate with MDCPS as needed General School Operations Support Event Management & Purchasing Create regular family communication and manage distribution Manage school staff with logistics for school events and activities including assemblies, shows, graduation, testing, and trips Manage purchasing of curriculum, instruction supply and technology Process purchasing requests from teachers, grade-level chairs, department chairs, school leaders, and other stakeholders Support school teams in managing sub-budget lines Budget management Staff Support Manage staff onboarding to the organization Coordinate and execute staff appreciation in partnership with school leadership team in partnership with SL and building DSO Ensures appropriate student testing environment and coordinates with Coordinate any professional development support in partnership with school leadership team in partnership with SL and building DSO Support team in survey completion Manage the implementation and execution of CANVAS for student and teachers including the integration with MDC for Dual Enrollment Meet with T&L and tech team as necessary Provide oversight of tier 1 tech support Coordinate student and staff device deployment Check-in with regional tech manager regularly on state of technology at school
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26-27 Founding Director of Academic Operations (Jan 2026 Start Date) — Join to apply for this role at KIPP Miami Public Schools. Company Description
KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram. Job Description
Applicant please note that this role has a projected start date in January 2026 The Director of Academic Operations is responsible for overseeing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and managing instructor certifications. This role coordinates with the School Leader to determine the CTE certifications and Dual Enrollment courses offered, while also facilitating the administration of Advanced Placement courses and ensuring alignment with institutional partnerships. The Director manages high school scheduling processes, tracks graduation progress, and optimizes student schedules in collaboration with KIPP Forward to ensure students meet graduation requirements and in collaboration with the Director of ESE to ensure proper services. Additional responsibilities include maintaining student information systems, managing testing logistics, and supporting staff through onboarding and professional development initiatives. This position plays a critical role in fostering academic success and operational efficiency within the school. Key Roles and Responsibilities
CTE Programming Key point person for CTE and all CTE partnerships (work study, internships) implementing state requirements In coordination with School Leader, determine which CTE certifications will be administered Maintain all requirements for CTE certifications and programming Manage CTE instructor certification process Manage the entire CTE certification administration process Manage and track student CTE work study and internships Dual Enrollment & Advanced Placement Programming Key point person for Dual Enrollment partnership with MDC implementing state and MDC requirements In coordination with the School Leader, determine which Dual Enrollment courses will be offered each year and if they will be at the High School or at MDC Manage process for High School teachers to become MDC adjunct professors In coordination with MDC, manage student Dual Enrollment enrollment process Serve as the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) Coordinator overseeing AP enrollment and test administration Serve as the school’s Advanced Placement Course Audit Administrator overseeing the AP instructor and course approval process Oversee the Advanced Placement enrollment and administration at high schools Oversee Dual Enrollment registration for reporting purposes Scheduling Key point person implementing scheduling of state graduation requirements and required curriculum changes Point person in coordinating course catalogue and scheduling with MDC Manages high school scheduling process starting with the annual solidification of the course catalog through to individual schedules being issued to students In coordination with School Leader, maintain the course catalog and bell schedule Build and refine master school schedule Academic Operations Distribute/store report cards, transcripts and test results Manage alumni requests for transcripts (Parchment) via Receptionist Complete graduation verification request forms from third party agencies Serve as the school Gradebook Health Monitor, ensuring that gradebooks accurately reflect student grade Progress monitor GPA and gradebook health, creating corresponding action plans as needed Student Information Management Responsible for SIS Management - DSIS and FTE auditing and reporting Ensure high schools maintain the required information in student files Oversee transcript entry for students transferring in Maintain the system for cataloging alumni transcripts Ensure credit entry is maintained Ensure that all HS student data information (i.e. attendance, course enrollment, Y1 grades) are accurate prior to quarterly submission Graduation Progress In coordination with KIPP Forward, maintain graduation progress tracking system In coordination with KIPP Forward, quarterly monitor students progress to graduation and regularly adjust student schedules as needed (i.e. IEP placement changes, transfers, change requests, retained students) Ensure students have schedules that allow them to graduate with a standard diploma Work with KIPP Forward counselor and DSO to ensure logistics for Diploma and transcript distribution for graduation and post-secondary matriculation Track student progress toward scholar and CTE distinction diplomas working with KIPP Forward to promote completion of distinction diplomas Manage tracking of student completion of all assessment requirements and alternate assessment pathways Testing Coordination Run a weekly HS testing meeting for testing stakeholders (i.e. technology, KIPP Forward, ESE coordinator, etc) Serve as testing point person with Miami Dade County Public School for testing training and administration services Manage all logistics for testing including proctor training Manage all state testing including EOCs Serve as school’s SAT coordinator SAT suite testing, SAT school day testing, and SAT saturday testing through CollegeBoard--coordinate with MDCPS as needed General School Operations Support Event Management & Purchasing Create regular family communication and manage distribution Manage school staff with logistics for school events and activities including assemblies, shows, graduation, testing, and trips Manage purchasing of curriculum, instruction supply and technology Process purchasing requests from teachers, grade-level chairs, department chairs, school leaders, and other stakeholders Support school teams in managing sub-budget lines Budget management Staff Support Manage staff onboarding to the organization Coordinate and execute staff appreciation in partnership with school leadership team in partnership with SL and building DSO Ensures appropriate student testing environment and coordinates with Coordinate any professional development support in partnership with school leadership team in partnership with SL and building DSO Support team in survey completion Manage the implementation and execution of CANVAS for student and teachers including the integration with MDC for Dual Enrollment Meet with T&L and tech team as necessary Provide oversight of tier 1 tech support Coordinate student and staff device deployment Check-in with regional tech manager regularly on state of technology at school
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