Director of Schools

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AMS Impact Group

Director of Schools

Reports To: Chief Schools Officer
Location: Hybrid - Arizona Based
Compensation: Competitive based on experience with comprehensive benefits

Geographic Scope: The Director of Schools will support a portfolio of Academies of Math and Science (AMS) campuses across Arizona Arkansas and Nevada. Regular travel to assigned campuses is required.

Position Summary

AMS Impact Group (AIG) is seeking a mission-driven strategic and results-oriented Director of Schools to provide leadership coaching and accountability to a portfolio of Academies of Math and Science (AMS) campuses across Arizona Arkansas and Nevada.

The Director of Schools is a key member of the network leadership team responsible for ensuring assigned schools achieve strong academic outcomes maintain operational excellence develop high-performing leaders and foster safe structured and joyful school environments. This role provides direct support and accountability to school principals and leadership teams while partnering closely with AIGs academic operations finance talent enrollment ESS and other network teams.

The Director of Schools serves as a strategic partner to campus leaders translating network priorities into effective school-level execution. Through regular campus visits leadership coaching data analysis and performance management the Director of Schools identifies opportunities for improvement removes barriers to success and ensures consistent implementation of AMSs academic and operational model.

This is a highly visible leadership position requiring strong instructional leadership business acumen relationship-building skills and the ability to lead through influence accountability and continuous improvement across multiple schools and states.

About AMS Impact Group

AMS Impact Group is the management organization supporting Academies of Math and Science (AMS) a network of high-performing K8 public charter schools serving communities across Arizona Arkansas and Nevada.

AIG provides comprehensive academic operational financial talent enrollment and strategic support to AMS schools with the goal of expanding access to high-quality educational opportunities and improving outcomes for scholars. Our network is committed to creating schools where students are challenged academically supported by caring educators and prepared for lifelong success.

Key Responsibilities

School Leadership & Performance Management

• Provide strategic leadership coaching and accountability to principals and school leadership teams across an assigned portfolio of campuses.

• Establish clear expectations and performance goals aligned to network priorities including academic achievement enrollment attendance school culture talent and operational performance.

• Conduct regular campus visits leadership meetings and performance reviews to assess progress identify challenges and provide actionable support.

• Monitor school performance data and partner with principals to develop and execute targeted improvement plans.

• Hold school leaders accountable for achieving ambitious academic operational and organizational goals while providing the support and resources necessary for success.

• Identify and address barriers that impact school performance scholar outcomes staff effectiveness or campus operations.

Academic Excellence & Instructional Leadership

• Partner with principals and AIG academic leaders to ensure consistent implementation of AMSs instructional model curriculum assessment practices and academic priorities.

• Monitor scholar achievement instructional quality intervention effectiveness and progress toward academic goals.

• Use academic and school performance data to identify trends establish priorities and drive continuous improvement.

• Support principals in strengthening instructional leadership teacher development classroom culture and scholar achievement.

• Collaborate with Academic and ESS teams to ensure schools effectively support diverse scholar needs and maintain high expectations for all students.

Principal Coaching & Leadership Development

• Coach and develop principals and school leadership teams through regular feedback goal-setting performance reviews and leadership development.

• Build the capacity of school leaders to effectively lead instruction culture talent operations and family engagement.

• Identify leadership strengths and development opportunities and establish individualized growth plans when appropriate.

• Support succession planning and the development of future school and network leaders.

• Promote a culture of accountability collaboration innovation and continuous professional growth.

School Culture Talent & Scholar Experience

• Ensure schools maintain safe structured inclusive and joyful learning environments aligned with AMSs mission and values.

• Partner with school leaders and Talent Acquisition/HR teams to develop strategies for recruiting onboarding developing and retaining high-performing educators and school leaders.

• Monitor staff engagement retention vacancies and organizational health across assigned campuses.

• Support principals in addressing performance concerns and strengthening staff accountability and school culture.

• Promote practices that foster strong scholar engagement family partnership belonging and academic achievement.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Partner with school leaders and AIGs Operations Finance ESS HR and other functional teams to ensure effective campus operations.

• Monitor compliance with applicable state and federal requirements charter obligations network policies and organizational procedures.

• Ensure principals maintain strong systems for attendance enrollment staffing safety facilities budgeting and day-to-day school operations.

• Identify operational risks and partner with appropriate network teams to develop and implement solutions.

• Support schools in maintaining readiness for audits authorizer reviews state monitoring and other compliance activities across the states in which AMS operates.

Enrollment Family & Community Engagement

• Partner with school leaders and Enrollment teams to support enrollment growth scholar retention and strong daily attendance.

• Monitor enrollment performance and collaborate with campuses to address enrollment gaps and capacity challenges.

• Support principals in developing strong relationships with families community organizations authorizers and local stakeholders.

• Represent AMS and AIG at community events meetings and other stakeholder engagements as needed.

• Support organizational efforts to strengthen the AMS presence and impact within the communities we serve.

Network Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

• Serve as a critical liaison between school campuses and AIGs network support teams.

• Collaborate with Academic Finance Operations Talent Enrollment ESS Marketing and other functional leaders to ensure cross-functional alignment and effective execution.

• Translate network strategy and priorities into actionable campus-level plans.

• Lead or participate in network-wide initiatives strategic projects and organizational improvement efforts.

• Share best practices identify trends across campuses and promote consistency while allowing schools to respond appropriately to their local communities.

• Support organizational growth and strategic initiatives across the AMS network as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Educational Leadership Education Administration or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years of K8 education experience with significant school leadership experience.

• Prior experience as a Principal Assistant Principal or comparable school leadership role required.

• Demonstrated experience leading coaching and developing school leaders and high-performing teams.

• Proven ability to lead schools or teams toward ambitious academic operational and organizational goals.

• Experience using data to evaluate performance identify challenges and develop actionable improvement strategies.

• Demonstrated understanding of K8 instructional practices school operations talent management and scholar achievement.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional leadership coaching and relationship-building skills.

• Strong instructional leadership and knowledge of effective K8 teaching and learning practices.

• Ability to analyze academic operational enrollment talent and other performance data and translate findings into strategic action.

• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple schools priorities and initiatives.

• Excellent written verbal and public-speaking skills.

• Strong judgment problem-solving ability and strategic thinking.

• Ability to build trust while maintaining high standards of accountability.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and navigate complex organizational challenges.

• Commitment to educational equity high expectations data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Educational Leadership Education Administration or a related field.

• Principal certification or eligibility for applicable state licensure.

• Experience leading multiple campuses or schools within a network or multi-site organization.

• Experience opening or launching new schools.

• Experience working in a public charter school or education management organization.

• Experience working across multiple states or diverse school communities.

• Familiarity with the educational and regulatory environments in Arizona Arkansas and/or Nevada.

Additional Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to assigned AMS campuses across Arizona Arkansas and Nevada.

• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between campuses attend meetings and participate in school and community events as required.

• Must pass applicable state and federal background checks including fingerprinting and other required child-safety clearances.

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for school network community or organizational events.

• Commitment to the mission vision and values of AMS Impact Group and Academies of Math and Science.

Working Conditions

• This is not a remote position.

• Primary work location is based in Arizona with significant time spent supporting assigned AMS campuses.

• Regular travel to schools across Arizona Arkansas and Nevada is required based on assigned portfolio and organizational needs.

• Position requires frequent interaction with principals school leadership teams network executives employees scholars families and community stakeholders.

• Work is performed in both office and school environments and may require extended periods of standing walking meetings and travel.

• Occasional evening and weekend commitments may be required based on school and network needs.

Benefits

AMS Impact Group offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and long-term career growth.

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional development and leadership development opportunities

• Opportunities for career growth within a growing education organization

Why Join AMS Impact Group

At AMS Impact Group we believe every scholar deserves access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a Director of Schools you will have the opportunity to influence the success of multiple schools develop the next generation of school leaders and help create educational environments where scholars and educators thrive.

Youll join a collaborative mission-driven leadership team committed to academic excellence operational excellence leadership development and educational equity with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across communities in Arizona Arkansas and Nevada.

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!