Principal in Residence 25-26
Principal in Residence 25-26
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ABOUT THE ROLE
KIPP Texas is hiring for Principalsin Residence in all four regional locations you will be asked for your preference as part of the application process:
- Austin TX
- Dallas TX
- Houston TX
- San Antonio TX
The goal of a school leadership pathway is to build and sustain high performing schools. KIPP Texas is investing in a residency program to ensure that there is a transparent pathway to leadership with consistent succession plans and an equitable process for promotions. With a structured onramp to school leadership and targeted coaching and support leaders will develop the skills necessary to thrive as principals.
The KIPP Texas PrincipalinResidence (PIR) program is a one or twoyear regionallyoperated residency to prepare aspiring principals in the adaptive technical and managerial skills to lead a KIPP TX school as a Principal. PIRs are fulltime members of their residency school leadership teams and will have daily opportunities to practice the skills and competencies required to lead highperforming schools.
The PIRs role mirrors that of an Assistant Principal for the majority of the development program namely: coaching and developing teachers teacher leaders and deans and contributing to the overall academic and cultural vision of the school. Towards the end of their time as a PIR the role mirrors more of School Leader with clear responsibilities fully owned by the PIR at the schoollevel.
In addition to their schoolbased performance goals PIRs are actively developing the leadership skills and competencies outlined in the Development Roadmap. They actively seek growth on the Roadmap and in their journey to school leadership through oneonone coaching site visits on their campus and other campuses formal professional development and by engaging lifelines. PIRs also actively participate in the KIPP TX PIR cohort.
As a PIR you will internalize and drive towards 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
- 40% of 11th grade students score 21 on the ACT
- 80% of student matriculate to a 4year college
- 97% Average Daily Attendance
- 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
- 80% of Staff Retained
KIPP TEXAS LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Student Focus: Belief that all students regardless of background have the ability to develop the skills and confidence to pursue the path they choose college career and beyond; demonstrated commitment to the schools unique community
- Direction Setting: Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action
- Achievement Orientation and Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in their own classroom and from teachers that they manage
- EquityCentered Leadership: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
- Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across schoolwide data.
- Expertise in what the schoolwide academic standards and state assessments require of students knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies
- Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of highleverage instructional strategies based on comprehension of child/adolescent development and pedagogy
- Relationship Building: Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing a diverse group of stakeholders
- Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes
Qualifications :
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (required)
- Texas Teacher Certification (preferred)
- At least 2 years of teaching experience (required)
- At least 1 year of Assistant Principal or equivalent schoollevel leadership experience (required)
- Record of ensuring students achieve academic success and holistic growth
- Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color (preferred)
- Excellent organizational verbal and written skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Home applications (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Ability to travel throughout the KIPP Texas regions(for programming residency and development opportunities) and the PIRs placement city
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.
- The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
- The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.
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.
Additional Information :
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is based on years of experience degree of education and level of expertise.
As a fulltime KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options life insurance and disability plans.
KIPP 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
