23-24 High School Assistant Principal

Company Description
We are seeking a talented, committed, culturally competent High School Assistant Principal to join the team at KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy (KDCA) for the 23-24 school year. An English/ELA background is preferred for this position. Assistant Principals directly coach and manage a subset of the school's teachers, building strong relationships with teachers and ensuring that they possess the skills, content knowledge, and mindsets essential to leading outstanding classrooms. Assistant Principals leverage a variety of coaching approaches, including (but not limited to) frequent observations, feedback, practice, data analysis, and content internalization to support teachers in evolving their craft and increasing the student learning and growth in their classrooms.
About KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to partnering with students and families to disrupt systemic educational inequity and create a future without limits. Over 120,000 students attend one of the 280 KIPP schools that operate in 27 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads seven schools serving approximately 2,800 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students.
Our Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Life at KIPP Philly
We know that talented, committed, culturally competent teachers and leaders have the power to amplify our children's potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home alongside peers who are equally committed to the work. Educators at KIPP -

• Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
• Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators working together in service of children
• Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
• Believe school should be a joyful, affirming space for both children and adults
• Believe that strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes
• Want to evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and high quality professional development
• Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
• Enjoy a competitive, comprehensive health benefits package, a 403B retirement matching program, tuition reimbursement to pursue certification, and free access to financial advising services

Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Coaching, Developing & Managing Teachers

• Develop knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the KIPP Philadelphia Schools instructional design including curriculum, assessment and instructional moves
• Coach all teachers, effectively identifying the teachers' strengths and growth areas, and leveraging a variety of coaching tools (including frequent observation, real time feedback, practice sessions) to evolve each teacher's craft and increase learning in their classroom
• Build strong relationships with teachers built on trust, shared clarity, care and transparency
• Analyze instructional data for individual teachers and across the grade(s) or subject areas of focus, pulling out trends, bright spots, and needs and using findings to drive support and initiatives
• Design, lead, and participate in staff professional development, including but not limited to workshops, content teams, data step backs, content internalizations, and planning meetings
• Ensure all teachers have clarity on the expectations of their role, including performance goals connected to student outcomes, effective practice, and core values alignment
• Regularly meet with all teachers to provide feedback on their practice, review outcomes data, and provide the support needed for them to meet their performance goals
• Support teachers in understanding certification expectations, resources, and next steps (provided by the regional office)
• Conduct mid-year and end-of year evaluation meetings with all teachers
• Build up the leadership capacity of teachers over time, supporting teachers in building the skills, knowledge and mindsets essential to achieve their aspirations
• Coach and support Grade Level Chairs and others in teacher leadership positions, working with them to lead and/or support grade or school-wide initiatives
• Coach and manage a Dean of Culture (varies by school)

Ensuring the Smooth Operation of All Aspects of the School

• Model KIPP Philadelphia's values and beliefs at all times (Children First, Cultural Competence, Community, Ownership)
• Support the implementation of proactive student discipline strategies
• Build strong relationships with students and implement systems that develop their knowledge, skills, social-emotional development, and positive sense of self
• Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with all fellow employees, parents and community partners
• Lead school-wide events and act as school leader when necessary
• Serve as part of the school's core leadership team, shaping the direction of the school and supporting decision-making
• Lead and help execute school initiatives including but not limited to, annual planning for the coming year, implementation of new focus areas, and other duties as assigned by the School Leader

Qualifications
Qualifications & Credentials

• Love and see the high potential of all children
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
• Passion for facilitating professional learning, including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader
• Self-awareness and ability to reflect on your practice, biases, and leans
• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and eradicating anti-Blackness
• Belief that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth, learning and achievement
• High expectations for students and teachers; ability to motivate, inspire and hold others accountable
• Solutions-orientation; ability and eagerness to adapt to and manage change and solve problems
• Highly Qualified status as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience in an urban setting
• 1+ years of experience coaching and developing teachers (in an AP or like role)
• Bachelor's degree
• Willingness to enroll in a Pennsylvania leadership certification program (if not currently held) within one year of being in the role.
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information
Compensation

• Leader salaries at KPPS are competitive, equitable, and transparent. To maintain equity, leader salaries are determined by years of leadership experience. All candidates are welcome to ask their recruiter how their experience and credentials will translate to their salary.
• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings and free access to financial advising services.

Note to Applicants
KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.
To apply, visit http://kippphiladelphia.org/join-our-team/apply-now/