Administrator on Special Assignment (AOSA) - Redwood City

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•Redwood City, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admin on Special Assignment (AOSA) role at KIPP NorCal, based in Redwood City, is a full-time, exempt position reporting to either a school leader or a member of the Lead Learning Team. This role is crucial for maintaining instructional excellence during periods of site-level capacity gaps, such as vacancies or leaves. The AOSA implements cohesive coaching cycles for core instructional staff, ensuring no drop in instructional quality. Key functions include developing and coaching staff on curriculum, internalization, and planning, ensuring fidelity to school expectations. The role involves leading direct coaching and school culture support to advance teacher practice, aligning support with individual teacher coaching plans. To maximize impact, the AOSA coordinates onsite support schedules with the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) cadence for seamless integration and strategic coordination. The AOSA manages additional instructional support for up to two schools concurrently for specified periods, establishing instructional and cultural stability during transitions. KIPP NorCal is a network of 23 free, public charter schools serving over 7,100 students across various locations, committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for future success. The organization values diversity and strives to cultivate a representative team.

Requirements

At least three years of leadership experience in a school setting leading the coaching and professional development of teachers
At least five years of teaching experience
Demonstrated achieving outcomes with students from educationally underserved areas
Bachelor’s degree (required)
Broad technical knowledge encompassing school systems’ functioning, classroom and behavior management, curriculum and instruction, models for working with diverse populations (including students with disabilities), and a clear understanding of education law.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to build effective relationships, influence diverse stakeholders, and synthesize complex data to drive effective solutions.
Exceptional organizational, planning, and implementation skills, coupled with a detail-oriented, self-directed work ethic and the ability to thrive in ambiguity and balance multiple competing priorities.
Deep commitment to anti-racism, racial equity, inclusion and belonging, and passionate alignment with KIPP’s mission, vision and values.
Must have a valid CA driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel / Must have a valid CA driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.
Ability to navigate office and school campuses, use technology, and occasionally lift or carry materials up to 20 lbs.
Ability to manage competing priorities, concentrate for sustained periods, analyze complex information, and make decisions under normal work pressures.

Nice To Haves

Clear California Teaching Credential (preferred)
MS in Education (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develops and coaches staff on curriculum, internalization, and planning, ensuring fidelity to school expectations and continuous improvement in instructional practice.
Monitors and synthesizes summative and formative data to align coaching plans with teacher development needs and regional protocols, resulting in measurable instructional gains.
Holds accountable for the timely completion and effectiveness of all coaching activity, documenting progress in relevant trackers and O3 docs to ensure continuity and impact.
Creates and implements professional development sessions that advance teacher knowledge and skills, directly addressing school needs or content team scope and sequences.
Aligns on-site presence or virtual attendance with the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) cadence to establish seamless integration of AOSA support.
Shapes the implementation of the school's instructional vision and priorities by collaborating across school leadership, ensuring coaching directly advances strategic initiatives.
Designs and leads teacher support in student support and behavior intervention systems, ensuring a reduction in reactive student discipline and maximized instructional time.
Oversees and supports essential daily school operations (e.g., arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess) to maintain stability and continuity across the school site.