Vice President of Schools (AMS Impact Group)

Reports To: Chief Schools Officer
Location: Hybrid, based in assigned region
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience, with comprehensive benefits

Position Summary

The Vice President of Schools (VP) is a hands-on, field-based executive leader responsible for overseeing an assigned portfolio of AMS campuses as a unified operating unit. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across academic performance, enrollment, staffing, finance, school culture, compliance, and facilities to ensure strong school performance and organizational effectiveness.

The VP of Schools is responsible for developing and leading high-performing school leaders while ensuring the effective deployment of shared network resources across assigned campuses. Working in partnership with school principals and network leadership, the VP establishes performance expectations, monitors results, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements strategies to drive continuous growth.

This position extends beyond traditional principal supervision. The VP of Schools is accountable for developing principals into comprehensive school operators who demonstrate ownership of academic outcomes, financial performance, enrollment, staffing, and school operations. The VP serves as a member of the network leadership team and partners with the Chief Schools Officer to advance AMS Impact Group’s strategic priorities and organizational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

School Leadership and Performance Management

• Maintain accountability for the academic, operational, financial, enrollment, staffing, and cultural performance of all assigned campuses.
• Establish annual goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures for school leaders.
• Conduct regular campus visits and leadership meetings to assess school performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and monitor progress toward established goals.
• Analyze school performance data to identify trends, diagnose root causes, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Allocate resources and support across assigned campuses based on school performance, needs, and strategic priorities.
• Provide timely updates and recommendations to the Chief Schools Officer regarding school performance, organizational risks, and improvement strategies.
• Identify and address leadership performance concerns, including recommending leadership changes when necessary.

School Leader Development and Talent Management

• Coach, mentor, and develop principals and assistant principals to lead all aspects of school operations and performance.
• Support school leaders in developing competencies related to enrollment, budgeting, staffing, compliance, facilities, and community engagement.
• Establish individualized leadership development plans and provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations.
• Develop school leaders’ ability to make data-informed decisions and exercise sound judgment within established network expectations.
• Identify high-potential school leaders and support succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams to support staffing strategies, leadership recruitment, retention, and succession planning.

Academic Performance and Instructional Excellence

• Ensure consistent implementation of the AMS instructional model, adopted curricula, assessment practices, and intervention systems.
• Monitor academic performance and scholar achievement throughout the school year and ensure timely implementation of improvement strategies.
• Partner with network academic leadership to translate instructional priorities into effective campus-level execution.
• Direct instructional coaching and professional development resources toward areas of greatest academic need.
• Ensure appropriate support and services for exceptional learners, English learners, and scholars requiring additional academic intervention.
• Promote collaboration and the sharing of effective instructional practices across assigned campuses.
• Maintain accountability for academic improvement, instructional quality, and scholar outcomes.

Enrollment, Operations, Finance, and Compliance

• Oversee enrollment, recruitment, registration, retention, and attendance performance across assigned campuses.
• Partner with school leaders to develop and execute enrollment and student retention strategies.
• Support school budget development, financial planning, and responsible resource allocation.
• Ensure school leaders understand the financial implications of enrollment, staffing, and operational decisions.
• Maintain oversight of school operations, including staffing, scheduling, transportation, food service, facilities, safety, and student records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, charter and authorizer requirements, and AMS Impact Group policies and procedures.
• Maintain operational readiness for audits, inspections, authorizer visits, and other compliance monitoring activities.
• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and collaborate with network leadership to implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Represent AMS Impact Group and its schools with authorizers, community partners, families, and other external stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Resource Allocation

• Lead and direct a regional support team serving assigned campuses across operations, enrollment, instructional coaching, exceptional student services, and intervention.
• Establish team priorities, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes.
• Determine how shared team resources and personnel are deployed across campuses based on organizational priorities and school needs.
• Collaborate with network functional leaders to ensure consistent technical guidance, processes, and expectations for assigned team members.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on achieving results across the entire portfolio.
• Balance competing campus priorities and make strategic decisions regarding resource allocation and support.

Network Leadership and Strategic Growth

• Serve as a member of the AMS Impact Group network leadership team and contribute to organizational strategy, planning, and decision-making.
• Partner with the Chief Schools Officer and network leadership to develop and improve systems, policies, and organizational structures that support school performance.
• Collaborate with other Vice Presidents of Schools to establish consistent leadership standards, tools, and best practices across the network.
• Lead or support network-wide initiatives, including new school launches, school turnaround efforts, district partnerships, and leadership development initiatives.
• Support organizational expansion into new communities and states, including planning and operational readiness for new campus openings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and scholar outcomes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in K-12 education, including significant school leadership experience.
• Prior experience serving as a principal with full accountability for school performance and operations.
• Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing school leaders.
• Experience overseeing school operations, including budgeting, enrollment, staffing, compliance, and facilities.
• Demonstrated success improving academic, operational, or organizational performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret academic, enrollment, financial, and operational data and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple campuses within a school network, district, or multi-site organization.
• Experience launching new schools, leading school turnaround initiatives, or supporting organizational expansion.
• Experience working within public charter schools or an education management organization.
• Experience working across multiple states or regulatory environments.
• Principal certification or eligibility for applicable state licensure.

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to establish high expectations while maintaining strong relationships.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to navigate complex situations with incomplete information.
• Ability to provide direct, constructive feedback and manage performance effectively.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across organizational levels.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational leadership capabilities.
• Commitment to scholar achievement, educational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements and Working Conditions

• This is not a fully remote position. The VP of Schools must reside within reasonable proximity to assigned campuses and maintain a regular on-site presence.
• Frequent travel between assigned campuses is required. Multi-state assignments may require regular air travel.
• Must maintain reliable transportation and the ability to travel between campuses, meetings, and community events.
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments may be required for school, network, and community events.
• Work is performed in school and office environments and includes frequent campus visits, classroom observations, and meetings with school personnel.
• School assignments, campus portfolios, and staffing allocations are determined by the Chief Schools Officer and may change based on organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• Career growth within a growing, multi-state education organization