KIPP - Associate Director of Operational Leadership - Oakland at KIPP Public Schools Northern California

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About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we 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 just world. We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity

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The Associate Director of Operational Leadership strengthens school operations across KIPP NorCal by delivering stronger operational results and developing Directors of School Operations (DSOs) as strategic, high-performing leaders. The role reports to the Director of Operational Leadership + Systems and connects regional priorities to consistent execution across schools. The role has two core responsibilities: Improve Great Eight outcomes. The “Great Eight” are KIPP NorCal’s eight priority areas for operational excellence: High Performing Operations Teams Thriving Attendance Sustainable Enrollment Families are Partners Strong Supports Administrative Integrity Safe + Well Community Optimal Facilities The Associate Director owns strategy execution and results for a focused subset of these outcomes. The role identifies the drivers of performance, sets the improvement strategy, establishes effective practices, and equips schools with the tools and learning needed to execute. The Associate Director monitors results, addresses performance gaps, and adjusts the approach based on data and school feedback. Strengthen DSO leadership. The Associate Director owns designated components of the DSO talent and development strategy, from hiring and onboarding through ongoing leadership development and performance support. The role designs learning experiences and support structures, monitors DSO growth, and equips School Leaders to develop and hold DSOs accountable. Some components are led independently; others are led jointly with another Associate Director to create a coherent DSO experience. The Associate Director delivers results by aligning school and regional stakeholders around clear outcomes, ownership, and expectations. The role tailors implementation support to school and leader needs while maintaining consistent regional standards. Within the department strategy, the Associate Director owns a defined set of Key Results and dec

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