Elementary Principal School Leader
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School Leader Elementary School Principal
Every day it is the great people at KIPP that prove the possibility. The School Leader (principal) is responsible for setting a powerful vision for student achievement and motivating others to follow that vision. Additionally the School Leader is tasked with strategically implementing the schools mission through effective leadership and management of the schools students and staff resulting in an instructional environment that prepares every student for success in college and in life. The School Leader is a full time exempt schoolbased position and reports to the VP of Schools.
Position type: Full time 12 months exempt
On the daytoday basis you can look forward to the following:
The School Leader oversees all functions at the individual school level including the following duties: Student Performance
- Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of the school and region.
- Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals as defined by the school and region and measured by the NWEA and Missouri Assessment Program (MAP).
- Other duties as assigned
Organizational Leadership
- Lead teachers in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the mission vision and values of the school and the region.
- Create a culture of excellence teamwork and collaboration among the staff teachers students and families
- Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students staff and parents.
- Oversee all programs services and activities to ensure that program objectives are met.
- Manage student recruitment and enrollment process to ensure that the school achieves its targeted enrollment projections.
- Ensure the safety and security of all students staff visitors and public and private property.
- Address any disciplinary issues fairly and immediately.
- Other duties as assigned
Instructional Leadership
- Manage evaluate and develop all staff members at the school.
- Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.
- Ensure use of effective researchbased teaching methodologies and practices.
- Implement datadriven instruction and lead discussions about student performance.
- Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching professional development modeling and collaborative planning.
- Provide highquality curricular training and resources to staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Operational Leadership
- Develop a schoolwide budget with the assistance of the Assistant School Leader of Operations and Chief Operating Officer.
- Oversee routine facilities maintenance.
- Oversee management of school records and resources as necessary.
- Ensure compliance of local state and federal laws and regulations and court orders.
- Other duties as assigned
Personnel
- Recruit select and hire school staff including teachers and schoolbased support staff.
- Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and staff performance.
- Oversee any and all disciplinary actions.
- Provide for adequate supervision training and evaluation of all staff and volunteers.
- Create an effective team of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving excellence.
- Other duties as assigned
Community Relations
- Serve as liaison between teachers parents and the community.
- Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position while serving as a leading member of the school team and a dedicated role model for other employees.
This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications :
What you bring to the table:
Bachelors degree required Masters degree strongly preferred
Teaching certification Administrative credential or current enrollment in an administrative credentialing program
Demonstrated success as a teacher (at least 5 years) in an urban school
At least 1 years as a School Leader or at least two years as an Assistant School Leader
An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
A willingness to be held accountable for quantifiable student achievement and academic gains
The ability and commitment to use data and regular assessment to inform instructional decisions
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
Outstanding public speaking and writing skills
Technological proficiency and adaptability
Excellent organizational skills
The desire and humility to grow as an educator
Additional Information :
What we bring to the table:
We are a fastpaced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:
- $0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental.
- EmployerPaid ShortTerm Disability
- $50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
- Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 13% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
- Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual award ceremony school gatherings and more!
- Nonprofit student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
- Longevity Bonuses: 2 5 and 10year financial rewards
- Generous time off:
- Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and militaryrelated leave
- Paid parental leave for new families
- Granted holidays as well as a oneweek Thanksgiving break a twoweek winter break and a weeklong spring break
- Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
- Ongoing professional development opportunities:
- Weekly coaching sessions
- Weekly schoolbased professional development
- Five inperson PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers
If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply!
Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to 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
