Principal - High School

Job Description

We believea strong principalis integral to a school’s success.A KIPP Delta Principalwho is prepared to become a successor leader as a result of prior leadership as an assistant principal and/or instructional coach with direct management, and an intimate knowledge of KIPP and/or KIPP Delta Public Schools.

• Manage the performance of teachers directly and through assistant principals to drive strong outcomes for kids through observation/feedback and professional development.

• Conduct weekly meetings with each direct report on instructional strategies, content, feedback based on observations and holding them accountable to goals.

• Conduct regular classroom observations of members of teacher cohort.

• Support the creation of individualized goals and conduct twice yearly performance evaluations.

• Build strong teams characterized by trust, investment in goals, andownership .

• Identify high-potential talent and develop accordingly, manage performance with the support of the school leader, manage the growth and capacity building of next-ready leaders (GLCs, Department Chairs, and high-potential teachers).

• Conduct interviews for instructional staff and select instructional staff with high potential for growth, in collaboration with the principal-in-residence’s manager, in orderto  growtheregion’sand school’s leadership bench depth.

• Support the growth of KIPP Delta’s teachers by supporting regional professional development and building relationships at schools across KIPP Delta.

• Conduct weekly walk-throughs in his/her grade levels to build capacity of AP and GLC, specifically focused on aggressive monitoring, use of real-time data and strategic re-teach in classrooms.

• Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with the school leader focused on outcomes of teacher cohort; uphold school leader’s vision for school culture and hold teachers and students accountable to expectations (this includes coaching around culture). 

• Create and executeannual plans that are connected to historical performance data and drive student achievement and teacher development. 

• Lead professional development for Assistant Principals, GLCs/DCs on teacher development, and lead professional development for teachers on highest leverage strategies for academic systems and effective lesson execution.

• Co-facilitate academic progress monitoring meetings at the school, through the on-going analysis of student achievement data;  collaboratewith Assistant Principals and GLCs/DCs to adjust strategy, determine teacher needs.  

• Collaborate as a member of the school leadership team and regional leadership team to ensure all students meet school goals.

• Support development of School Leader’s school-wide vision and take an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school; own the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide vision and KIPP Delta’s three regional anchors – Love, Literacy, and Leadership.

• Model strong staff and student culture and manage school-wide character development and behavior management systems.

• Manage multiple grades of students even with students who present challenging behaviors.

• Build relationships with students and families across the school; ensure an inclusive school environment that respects the culture of students served.

• Develop relationships across the school and the region, eventhroughconflict. 

• Support student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of experience as an instructional coach, assistant principal or central office leader.
• Exhibits and advocates for others to demonstrate a positive attitude during situations requiring perseverance.
• Engage in analytic thinking skills to proactively solve problems and make decisions.
• Strong communication skills with multiple stakeholders including students, teachers, families, and colleagues.
• A passion for supporting and helping students, teachers and staff.
• Strong organizational skills, and follow-through.

Additional Information

KIPP Delta offers competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Delta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.