Job Description
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Academies of Math & Science Impact Group
Chief Schools Officer (CSO)
Location: Multi-State (Arizona, Arkansas, Nevada)
Position Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership
Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Position Overview
AMS Impact Group is the education management organization supporting the Academies of Math and Science (AMS), a high-performing network of K–8 public charter schools serving students across Arizona, Arkansas, and Nevada.
For more than 20 years, AMS has focused on delivering rigorous instruction, strong school culture, and equitable access to high-quality education for students in historically underserved communities. Today, AMS serves nearly 10,000 students and continues to expand its impact across multiple states.
AMS Impact Group is seeking a results-driven and mission-aligned Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. The CSO is responsible for the overall performance of all schools across the network, including academic outcomes, enrollment and retention, and leadership development.
This role requires a proven operator—someone who has successfully led schools, managed school leaders, and driven measurable results at scale. The CSO will be accountable for ensuring strong academic performance, full and stable enrollment, and high-performing, well-supported teams across all campuses.
Key Responsibilities
Network Performance & Accountability
Own and drive academic performance across all schools, including proficiency, growth, and state accountability outcomes
Ensure consistency of performance across multiple states and school sites
Oversee student persistence and staff retention strategies across the network
Establish clear performance metrics and hold leaders accountable for results
Leadership & Talent Development
Directly manage Directors of Schools and other senior instructional leaders
Build, coach, and evaluate school leaders to ensure high performance and alignment with network expectations
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of future school and network leaders
Make strategic talent decisions to strengthen school and leadership quality
Academic & Instructional Strategy
Oversee academic strategy, curriculum implementation, and assessment systems
Ensure consistent, high-quality instruction across all campuses
Drive measurable improvements in student achievement, particularly in Title I communities
Partner with academic teams to refine and strengthen instructional models
Special Education & Student Services
Oversee Special Education (SPED) programming across all states
Ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements
Build systems that support both compliance and strong academic outcomes for students
School Operations & Enrollment
Partner with operational leaders to ensure strong execution across all campuses
Own student enrollment, retention, and family engagement strategies
Ensure schools are fully staffed and operationally prepared
Support development of strong school culture and family-facing systems
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
Proven success as a Principal in a Title I school environment
Experience managing school leaders (e.g., Director of Schools, Principal Manager, or equivalent role)
Demonstrated track record of:
Strong academic outcomes within state accountability systems
Increasing or sustaining student enrollment
High staff retention and strong team performance
Ability to manage performance across multiple schools or regions
Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in charter school networks or multi-site leadership environments
Experience working across multiple state accountability systems
Oversight of academics, operations, or Special Education at scale
Experience leading school turnaround efforts or scaling high-performing schools
Leadership Profile
The ideal candidate:
Sets a high bar for performance and holds leaders accountable to results
Uses data to diagnose challenges and drive timely, effective action
Makes clear, decisive decisions related to people, performance, and strategy
Builds systems that ensure consistency and scalability across schools
Thrives in complex, multi-state environments while maintaining focus on outcomes
Success in This Role
Success will be measured by:
Schools consistently meeting or exceeding state accountability benchmarks
Enrollment targets met or exceeded across all campuses
Strong student persistence in Title I communities
High retention of school leaders and staff
Development of a strong pipeline of high-performing principals
Why Join AMS Impact Group?
Mission-driven organization committed to educational equity and student success
Opportunity to lead and shape outcomes across a growing multi-state school network
Collaborative executive leadership team focused on performance and impact
Opportunity to scale high-performing schools and drive meaningful change
Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!