K-8 Principal

4 weeks ago


Atlanta, United States KIPP Public Schools Full time

Company Description

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life. We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

Job Description

Everything rises and falls on leadership (Maxwell, 2007) and the success of a school rests in the Principal's ability to inspire, empower, and guide the school community towards a common vision of academic excellence, equity, and success for all scholars. The K-8 Principal must possess strong leadership skills to drive academic outcomes for all scholars across the campus. The Principal is expected to dedicate the majority of their time to instructional leadership, focusing on developing and supporting teachers to enhance their instructional methods and improve scholar achievement. Additionally, the Principal must cultivate a pipeline of future leaders and create systems for continuous staff development to establish sustainable organizational growth. The ability to set and execute a shared vision for campus alignment and build cohesive practices between the primary and middle school levels is essential for success in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

* Set and articulate ambitious school-wide vision and goals that lead scholars on a path to a choice-filled life


* Develop and implement strategic plan to close the gap between the school's current performance and annual goals


* Establishes a clear vision for excellent school culture and regularly articulates this vision to leaders, scholars, staff, and families


* Actively develops school culture where classrooms are joyful and engaging and continually evaluates the school's culture through proactive, scheduled monitoring


* Lead analysis of and develop leaders and teachers' ability to analyze student data to identify strategies that will move scholars toward mastery


* Cultivate a diverse, high-potential leadership pipeline and develop leadership team members by teaching and insisting that they are true owners of the work and coaching and assigning stretch activities


* Develop leaders and teachers to provide rigorous and high quality instruction


* Develop systems and structures to hire, develop and retain a diverse, highly-effective staff


* Build one's own and school staff's knowledge and expertise in effective instructional design and academic standards


* Regularly observe and coach instructional leaders to ensure they are providing high-impact, actionable and bite-sized feedback to teachers on a weekly basis


* Lead whole-school professional development that drives highest-impact improvements in teacher practice


* Set the operational vision for the school, including finance, facilities, technology, student recruitment, family services, risk management and compliance


* Cultivate one's own success and sustainability by engaging lifelines and renewing to get stronger



Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
* A minimum of three years teaching and leadership experience in an underserved community
* Demonstrated scholar achievement results from teachers and leaders that he/she manages and coaches
* Demonstrated success in developing leadership capacity in others
* Demonstrated resilience and focus on scholar outcomes
* Ability to set direction across an entire school and motivate others to action
* Have a passion for being a part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
* Demonstrate commitment to closing the opportunity gap
* Leverage strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Be a collaborative team player
* Demonstrate a high level of integrity in decision-making
* Pass a criminal background check

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation for this role is between $145,000 and $155,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, and certifications. KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

* 8 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays and regular school breaks including Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Mid-Winter Break and Spring Break.
* Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short and long-term disability
* Paid Parental Leave
* Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan

Statement of Nondiscrimination:

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.


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