High School School Leader Principal

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: 

Leadership and Turnaround Expertise

• Ability to lead transformational change and drive school improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated evidence in successfully leading turnaround efforts in a high school setting resulting in significant academic gains.

• Proven track record of setting and achieving rigorous academic standards aligned with school and district goals.

• Skill in fostering a positive school culture that promotes excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Ability to lead and navigate in a collective bargaining environment.

• Ability to recruit hire lead and develop a team of exceptional educators to become future leaders as teacher leaders and school leaders.

• Ability to articulate a vision for and operationalize the development of a healthy and productive school culture.

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

• Capacity to lead mentor and support instructional staff for improved teaching and learning.

• Skill in evaluating and providing feedback to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.

• Ability to facilitate professional development sessions on effective teaching methods and curriculum alignment.

• Experience in implementing differentiated instruction and personalized learning for diverse student needs.

• Expertise in instructional coaching.

• Coaching and development of instructional leaders preparing individuals for future leadership roles.

• Background in STEM with knowledge or experience in AP for all curriculum approaches over social science.

Operational Leadership 

• Develop a schoolwide budget with the assistance of the Assistant School Leader of Operations and Director of regional operations.

•  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. 

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). 

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. 

• Experience with a union based environment.

Community Relations 

• Skill in building partnerships and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.

• Ability to liaise between the school parents community organizations and district leaders.

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills to effectively convey the schools mission goals and achievements.

• Commitment to engaging families and community members in the educational process and addressing their concerns.

• Experience fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration within an organization.

Qualifications :

What you bring to the table: 

• Bachelors degree required Masters degree required 

• Experience successfully turning around at least one High School in the past 5 years of similar size

• Minimum of 35 years experience as a Principal at an urban school

• At least five years of successful teaching experience in an urban high school setting

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive high school leadership experience (assistant principal principal role)

• Administrative credential or current enrollment in an administrative credentialing program

• Interest and willingness to commit to a multiyear performancedriven contract

Additional Information :

What we bring to the table: 

We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental 

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

• $50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony holiday  party and more!

• Nonprofit student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

• Longevity Bonuses: 2 5 and 10 year financial rewards

• Generous time off:

  • Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and militaryrelated leave

  • Paid parental leave for new families

  • Paid holidays as well as a one week Thanksgiving break a twoweek winter break 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! 

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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.