Assistant Principal of Instruction 25-26

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Principal of Instructions job is to support the school in driving academic and student culture outcomes for students as a key member of the schools leadership team. Through supervising coaching training and developing a cohort of teachers managing key student culture initiatives and supporting other school wide priorities our Assistant Principals of Instruction commit to creating joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose college career and beyond so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

As an Assistant Principal of Instruction you will internalize and drive towards cohortspecific academic and culturerelated goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Texas Public Schools in meeting organizational goals;

• 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating TBD
• 95% of K2 students reading on grade level DIBELS
• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Reading STAAR
• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Math STAAR
• 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3 on at least a AP/IB exam
• 80% of student matriculate to a 4year college
• 97% Average Daily Attendance 
• 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
• 80% of Staff Retained 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as member of School Leadership Team

• Support the development and implementation of the School Leaders schoolwide vision and take an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school 
• Own implementation of select schoolwide priorities and initiatives as directed by the school leader in support of schoolwide vision and short and long term academic and culture goals
• Champion KIPP TX core values and build a community of team and family members dedicated to  achievement inclusion and belongingness
• Operationalize schoolwide academic and student culture systems processes and routines
• With guidance from the School Leader lead the annual goal setting process for assigned grade levels and/or departments reflective of set regional and schoolwide vision and goals
• Effectively action plan and monitor progress towards goals utilizing and established campus and regional enabling systems
• Troubleshoot and respond to concerns escalated from students staff and/or families
• Support the School Leader in identifying and developing teacher leaders (Content Team Leaders and/or Grade Level Chairs) through providing coaching feedback and opportunities for leadership development

Lead Teacher Development

• Manage and coach a team of teachers including special education teachers to achieve student academic and culture results.
• Develop deep mastery of the academic standards in the subjects/grades for which s/he coaches and its implications for all subjects/grades.
• Lead the implementation and internalization of rigorous standardsaligned curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners including weekly content team meetings and lesson internalization.
• Implement regular coaching cycles through observation and realtime feedback.
• Coach a cohort of up to 9 teachers including special education teachers and collaborate with instructional staff to develop knowledge design and implement effective instructional strategies that address the needs of all students.
• Support the coordination and implementation of schoolwide assessments and analyze assessments to identify trends gaps and opportunities for intervention.
• Monitor student academic progress towards goals with data driven instructional practices and data analysis meetings.
• Evaluate classroom teacher performance using KIPP TXs Rubric for Equity and Excellence 
• Lead teacher instructional development with support of the academics team and school leader.

College Preparatory School Culture Management 

• Lead schoolwide school culture systems that address the evaluated areas of school climate sense of belonging social awareness and growth mindset.
• Develop and support teachers and staff in the implementation of schoolwide culture systems (i.e entry dismissal transition incentive systems community meetings etc.) aligned with the vision for school culture.
• Coach their assigned teachers on classroom management teacher language and practices to support a college preparatory culture.
• Ensure consistent implementation of researchbased socialemotional learning (SEL) and positive behavior interventions aligned within a multitiered intervention framework (MTSS).
• Cocreate and monitor student discipline management systems that results in positive student behavior and supports learning (i.e detention systems InSchool Suspension Systems ReEntry Systems Intervention Systems).
• Resolve conflict and disciplinary situations through a restorative lens while applying appropriate consequences aligned to the KTX code of conduct.
• Lead data collection and assessment process to evaluate the effectiveness of school climate initiatives including adult (TNTP Two Step) and student facing surveys (Student Needs Assessment).
• Invest and build collaborative partnerships with parents and community and other stakeholders  to support students success and strengthen community involvement.
• Manage staff and student celebrations.
• Cross collaboration with behavior interventionist(s) when available to coach and provide professional development around classroom management and Tier 1 behavior practices.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Texas Teacher Certification (preferred)
• 2  years of teaching experience (required)
• 1 year teacher leader experience with a record of results managing and coaching teachers and/or teacher leaders to improved academic and culture outcomes for students (e.g. content lead grade level lead etc.) (required)
• Strong record of ensuring students achieve academic success (required)
• Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color (preferred)
• Previous schoollevel leadership experience (preferred)

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Deep belief that all students can learn
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive results through others
• Thrives in a fastpaced environment and demonstrates strong prioritization and time and task management skills
• Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practices
• Excellent interpersonal human relations and stress and conflict management skills
• Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation
• Enthusiasm to engage parents and community

Additional Information :

What We Bring to the Table

The starting point for the salary range for this position is $67000 with the opportunity to earn more based on considered experience at an accredited K12 institution and internalequity.

• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered.
• Employee assistance programs. 
• Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1200 a year.  403b plans also supported.
• KIPP also offers the following employeepaid benefits: legal plans LifeLock identity protection life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account or highyield HSA.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer/laptop.
• Attending conferences or training sessions. 

Work Environment

• Reports to school site MondayFriday.
• Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional office for professional learning or meetings.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime