About KIPP Delta Public Schools:
Founded in 2002, KIPP Delta Public Schools is a growing network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and a college-preparatory education to children in the Arkansas Delta. It currently serves more than 1,200 students across four schools in Helena and Blytheville, Arkansas. By 2016, KIPP Delta expects to have launched three additional schools. The KIPP Delta team believes that "All of us WILL learn," and that through hard work, high expectations, and more time in the classroom with dedicated teachers, each of its students will be prepared for success in college & life. By providing outstanding educators and a strong culture of achievement, KIPP Delta Public Schools is helping all students climb the mountain to and through college.
KIPP Delta is committed to preparing students in underserved, high-poverty areas in the Arkansas Delta for success in college and life- a crucial focus since the Arkansas Delta region has one of the lowest high school graduation rates and the fewest college graduates in Arkansas. KIPP Delta plans to reverse this trend by doubling the number of college-ready graduates in the Delta, and is proving what’s possible as evidenced by a current 83% college or military persistence rate for its first five classes of graduating seniors.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Principal is charged with supporting a school culture that empowers students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to pursue a college education and life of value, joy, and integrity. As an instructional coach, and through the direct management of teachers, the Assistant Principal will focus on maximizing school-wide academic growth and character development. A job well done here will leave teachers feeling well supported in their daily work and will allow the School Director to focus on only the most critical aspects of school leadership.
The Assistant Principal will report to the School Director and will work to support KIPP Delta’s regional mission and culture of achievement.
Responsibilities:
· Establish school-wide systems and routines and ensure that grade levels have systems in place.
· Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum.
· Administer and use interim tests.
· Collaborate with School Director to implement parental involvement plan.
· Maintain enrollment target at the school level.
· Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with Grade Level Chairs, and ensure that Grade Level Chairs conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with teachers.
· Support Individual Development Plans for Grade Level Chairs.
· Work with the School Director to lead school-wide culture building as necessary.
· Conduct planning conferences and provide instructional planning feedback to teachers and Grade Level Chairs.
· Use time as a resource and adjust the schedule as necessary to achieve goals.
· Model impromptu culture building and uphold school-wide expectations.
· Work with the School Director and central office to ensure excellence in areas of operation (i.e. transportation, food service, facility maintenance).
· Hold effective meetings with school-wide staff and/or grade level teams.
· Ensure effective field lessons, school events, and extracurricular activities occur with appropriate criteria attached to them.
· Collaborate with the School Director to manage after-school tutoring and extra-curricular activities.
· Observe teachers and provide meaningful feedback on instruction.
· Hold teachers and Grade Level chairs accountable to professional work expectations.
All applicants must present:
A bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of administration or leadership role in a public school setting
Experience in serving low-income communities and/or students
Concrete results in leadership and initiative, as demonstrated on resume
A demonstrated record of ensuring student achievement as a teacher and/or leader in a public school setting
Experience in meeting rigorous goals through the management and/or leadership of adults
Deep belief in the mission and values of KIPP Delta and ability to fully subscribe to KIPP's Five Pillars
Preferred candidates will possess:
A master's degree in educational leadership or related field
Four or more years teaching and leading in a low income community school
A deep understanding of and passion for KIPP's values in action
To Apply
We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. A cover letter is required. Please visit www.kippdelta.org to learn more about us.
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, s*xual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.