Assistant Principal - High School - San Lorenzo (23-24) ($2,000 Signing Bonus)
Company: KIPP Public Schools Northern California
Location: San Lorenzo
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Position SummaryAt KIPP Public Schools Northern California, we
believe that Assistant Principals are our future school leaders. We
actively develop Assistant Principals for School Leadership and
feel the Assistant Principal should consider themselves as an
apprentice to the School Leader. The Assistant Principal should
gradually build capacity to lead a KIPP school.The Assistant
Principals job is to support the school in driving academic and
social emotional learning outcomes for students as a key member of
the schools leadership team. Assistant Principals are expected to
lead both instruction and school culture, while developing the
skills of the school's emerging leaders.Preferred
QualificationsExperience:
Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an
educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP
Public Schools Northern California student communityPrevious
Leadership or Teacher-Leader experience preferred (ex: Grade Level
Lead, Instructional Coaching, Content Lead, etc.)Education:
Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a
regionally accredited institutionMeet one of the following
eligibility requirements:
Hold a valid Clear California
teaching credential, orOut-of-state equivalent credential or
licenseKnowledge/skills required:
Student Focus: Belief that all
students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and
through college; demonstrated commitment to the schools unique
communityDirection Setting: Ability to set direction for a team and
motivate others to actionAchievement Orientation and Performance
Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in own
classroom and from teachers that he/she managesCultural Competence:
Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors
and supports a diversity of backgrounds and
perspectivesInstructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis;
ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide
dataInstructional Leadership: Expertise in what the school-wide
academic standards and state assessments require of students
knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate
student mastery requirements into instructional plans and
strategiesInstructional Leadership: Deep understanding of
appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage
instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it,
etc.) based on comprehension of child development and
pedagogyRelationship Building: Expertise in cultivating
relationships and managing a diverse group of
stakeholdersAchievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and
focus on student outcomesEssential Functions and
Responsibilities:Model and support implementation of the schools
vision and goals
Supports the Schools Leader's vision
and takes an active role in mobilizing teachers to achieve the
collective goals of the school; Supports the Schools Leader's
vision and takes an active role in mobilizing teachers to achieve
the collective goals of the school.With guidance from the School
Leader, leads the planning and goal setting for the
grades/departments that he/she coaches and ensures alignment with
school-wide goalsCollaborate with School Leader on hiring diverse,
highly-effective teachers and school staffContribute to school-wide
planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goals
Provides input into the strategic
planning of the school, and identifies areas of ownership for self
and direct reportsDevelop emerging leaders with School Leader's
guidance
Supports the School Leader in
identifying and developing emerging leaders (Department Heads
and/or Grade Level Chairs) through goal setting, coaching and
feedbackModel strong staff and student culture and manage
school-wide character development and behavior management systems
Supports teachers in student support
and behavior intervention systems to ensure that limited time is
spent on reactive student discipline.Manages parts of the daily
school operations (e.g. arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school
trips)Acts as the first Leadership Team contact for student
intervention and parent engagement; determines next steps for
issues that are above the teacher/grade level/department chairBuild
own direct reports' instructional knowledge of standards, content,
and methods
Content (Standards, Curriculum, and
Assessment):
Studies curriculum and assessment in
order to develop understanding of content mastery, and what is
required of students and teachers to accomplish masteryCoaches
teachers on how to assess for both student mastery and growth
towards college readiness, and practices data driven instruction
based on assessmentResearch-based Instructional Practices (Methods
and Time):Develops own and teachers knowledge of best practices in
instructional methods and coaches teachers on how to match
particular strategies to gaps in student masteryDevelop teachers to
provide rigorous and high-quality instruction and support School
Leader in planning, implementing, and enabling systems of the
Academic Strategies Pyramid.
Data Analysis (Data-driven
Instruction and Progress Monitoring):
Lead data-driven instruction. Coach
teachers to determine how data aligns to end-of-year goals;
break-out data to analyze how different student groups are
performing; determine what data indicates about areas of student
mastery and growth; and identify specific instructional actions and
adjustments to fill students knowledge and skill gaps within an
appropriate timelineTeacher Instructional Development
(Instructional Coaching, Content Teams, and Workshops):
Provides high-quality instructional
coaching with frequent and scheduled teacher observations,
actionable and bite-sized feedback, and accountability for
adjustment in practiceCoaches emerging leaders on their
instructional coaching practiceMay lead or coach others who lead
department/content/grade-level meetings that focus on planning for,
and norming on, instruction and culture, practicing instructional
strategies, and progress monitoring the department/content/grade
levelRecommends to the School Leader what school-wide professional
development will be the highest leverage in improving student
results; lead engaging, actionable, adult-learning workshops; and
hold staff accountable for implementation of the workshop
practicesPhysical, Mental and Environmental DemandsPhysical:
Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to
access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of
equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various
positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include
kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning,
bending, stooping and reaching overhead.Mental: Stress of deadlines
and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate
alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods
of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize
and recall objects and people.Environmental: School and classroom
environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. In
an emergency context (e.g., pandemic), work may be conducted
virtually fully or partially for extended periods of time or
longer, and the expectation is that the individual will establish a
productive, remote work environment (e.g., ability to stay
connected through different technology means). Adhere to KIPPs
health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and
public health agencies recommendations.ClassificationThis is a
full-time, exempt position on a full school year calendar cycle,
located at our school sites.About KIPP Public Schools Northern
CaliforniaWe are a thriving nonprofit network of 18 free, public
charter schools open to all students. Together with families and
communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that
prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths
they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling
lives and build a more just world.We value the dedication, hard
work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern
California supports you with professional development, coaching,
and collaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that
reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their
dedication to studentsOur student community consists of over 7,000
elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto,
Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City,
and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are
multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to
cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that
reflect our students diversityCompensationKIPP Northern California
is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a
competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package
including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.We
benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in
the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries.The
salary range for this position is:
Content Specialist: between $92,000 -
$102,000 (Bay Area)Assistant Principal: between $102,000 - $125,000
(Bay Area)How to ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume by
clicking apply on this page.Questions? Email
teach@kippnorcal.org
Keywords: KIPP Public Schools Northern California, San Francisco , Assistant Principal - High School - San Lorenzo (23-24) ($2,000 Signing Bonus), Education / Teaching , San Lorenzo, California
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