Chief Schools Officer

KIPP Columbus seeks a Chief Schools Officer (CSO). The CSO will report to the Executive Director and be responsible for driving student performance, executing academic strategies, and fostering a joyful and rigorous school culture across five schools. The CSO will be the primary owner of the academic vision and responsible for delivering outcomes that meet and, over time, exceed the best public schools in the country. The CSO will have the freedom to think big and reimagine what excellent schools look like through a deeper lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy. Together, KIPP Columbus leaders will ensure students have the skills and confidence they need to be successful in college, career, and beyond.

KIPP Columbus is in a growth phase with sights set on growing from 2,000 students to serving nearly 4,000 students. In the coming years, KIPP Columbus will continue to advance student learning, expand partnerships, enable superior programming, and serve as a teaching and leadership lab for schools nationwide. The role requires a strategic thinker with experience in managing school leaders and addressing systemic equity issues. The CSO will seek opportunities to grow in their understanding of transformative pedagogy and culture; most importantly, they will share their power and value diverse perspectives from those they serve.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically below. 

Amy Segal is leading this search with Berlinda Mojica and Olivia McVicker.  

KIPP Columbus is committed to equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Isaacson, Miller and KIPP Columbus are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you have any accommodation or access needs, we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations.