Senior Director of Academic Strategy & School Support

KIPP Indy Public Schools seeks an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Academic Strategy & School Support to lead the development and execution of academic and culture systems across our K-12 schools. This leader plays a critical role in implementing the regional academic and cultural vision by providing high-impact coaching, project management, and technical expertise to school-based and regional staff. Reporting to the Head of Schools, the Senior Director will ensure high-quality execution of both instructional and cultural priorities, directly supporting school leadership teams and contributing to KIPP Indy’s overall academic and operational excellence. The Senior Director leads the implementation of a functional strategy that bridges academics and student culture, ensuring that all systems, interventions, and school practices reflect a commitment to excellence, equity, and student achievement. RESPONSIBILITIESFunctional Leadership: Academic & Culture Strategy ImplementationPartner with school leaders and the regional Academics Team to implement a comprehensive K-12 academic and culture strategy aligned to KIPP Indy’s mission and values.Lead planning, execution, and progress monitoring for regional instructional and cultural initiatives.Support the design and refinement of academic frameworks, instructional systems, and student culture models that drive achievement and belonging.Ensure that school-based and regional priorities are aligned and implemented with fidelity, particularly across multi-tiered supports, professional development, and school-wide culture systems.School Support & Capacity BuildingServe as a thought partner and technical expert to school leaders and leadership teams on instructional systems, Tier I and II behavior systems, and school culture.Lead capacity-building efforts for school-based staff by designing and facilitating training, coaching leaders, and developing tools to sustain high-quality instruction and culture.Support school teams with the execution of academic intervention blocks, CARE team meetings, and student behavior response systems.Conduct walk-throughs during academic and culture blocks, collect data, and provide feedback to school teams.MTSS & Student Intervention LeadershipManage regional MTSS infrastructure, including Tier II and III supports, platform usage, data monitoring, and intervention planning.Coach CARE team leaders on meeting facilitation, data analysis, and action planning; observe and provide feedback for continuous improvement.Lead implementation of high-impact intervention programs and partner with school teams to evaluate their effectiveness.Strategic Project ManagementOversee and manage regional academic and cultural projects that have high impact and strategic importance to the organization.Develop tools and systems to monitor progress toward school and regional goals, adjusting strategy as needed based on data.Coordinate implementation timelines, delegate responsibilities, and ensure clear communication across stakeholders.Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationServe as a key liaison between regional teams, school leaders, and external partners.Communicate effectively across functional areas to ensure alignment of priorities and smooth execution of initiatives.Manage relationships with key vendors, curriculum providers, and the Indianapolis Office of Education Innovation, our authorizer, as needed. CORE COMPETENCIESStrategic Execution – Aligns long-term vision with short-term planning; builds scalable systems that support implementation.Instructional & Cultural Expertise – Demonstrates deep knowledge of K-12 instruction, student support, and culture systems; leads others in high-quality execution.Results Orientation – Manages people and projects toward measurable impact; sets a high bar and supports others to reach it.Collaboration & Influence – Builds trust and alignment across stakeholders, inspiring others to act without formal authority.Problem Solving & Innovation – Identifies root causes and adapts to challenges with creativity and urgency.