Assistant Principal of Instruction (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Please note that this is a general posting for current and potential future opportunities. At this time, there may or may not be a vacancy. We are collecting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. We appreciate your interest in the role and KIPP Texas. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Principal of Instruction’s job is to support the school in driving academic and student culture outcomes for students as a key member of the school’s 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 fair world. As an Assistant Principal of Instruction you will internalize and drive towards cohort-specific academic and culture-related 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 K-2 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 4-year college● 97% Average Daily Attendance ● 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10 ● 80% of Staff Retained

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s 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 school-level leadership experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills.
• Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practices
• Excellent interpersonal, human relations, and stress and conflict management skills
• Excellent planning, goal setting, coordinating, problem analysis and decision-making skills
• Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation
• Enthusiasm to engage parents and community

Nice To Haves

• Texas Teacher Certification
• Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color
• Previous school-level leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Act as member of School Leadership Team
• Lead Teacher Development
• College Preparatory School Culture Management

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees