Assistant Principal (27-28)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•East Palo Alto, CA

2d•$100,000 - $116,415•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal advances student achievement and supports a joyful, inclusive school community by strengthening teacher instructional practice through coaching, feedback, and professional development. Reporting to the School Leader, the Assistant Principal leads instructional improvement within assigned grades or departments and shares responsibility for implementing effective school culture and student support systems. As a member of the school leadership team, the Assistant Principal develops the leadership skills and experience needed to prepare for future school leadership opportunities. The role is primarily school-based, with regular interaction in classrooms and other student learning environments. Occasional travel to other KIPP Northern California locations is expected for Communities of Practice, professional development, and school leadership meetings. The employee must have access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.

Requirements

At least 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience in a K–12 educational setting.
Demonstrated ability to improve student learning through effective instruction, assessment, and responsive instructional practices.
Experience providing instructional feedback, facilitating adult learning, or collaborating with educators to improve teaching practices.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid California Preliminary or Clear Teaching Credential, California Administrative Services Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential or license.
Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission and vision.
Strong understanding of standards-aligned instruction, curriculum implementation, assessment, and evidence-based teaching practices.
Ability to analyze student achievement data and translate findings into actionable instructional improvements.
Strong instructional coaching and feedback skills, including building trust, identifying development needs, and supporting adult learning.
Ability to establish inclusive learning environments that affirm students’ identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills with students, families, teachers, and school leaders.
Commitment to educational equity and the belief that all students can achieve at high levels with appropriate opportunities and support.
Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and respond constructively to challenges in a dynamic school environment.
Access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.
Ability to navigate school and classroom environments, use technology, and occasionally lift or carry materials up to 20 pounds.
Ability to manage competing priorities, analyze instructional and student performance information, exercise judgment, and maintain concentration in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Previous teacher-leadership experience, such as Grade-Level Lead, Department Lead, Content Lead, or Instructional Coach.
Experience designing or facilitating professional development for educators.
Experience supporting school-wide student culture, restorative practices, or social-emotional learning initiatives.
California Administrative Services Credential (Preliminary or Clear).

Responsibilities

Lead instructional improvement within assigned grades or departments, aligning teaching practices and student learning goals with school academic priorities.
Analyze student achievement and assessment data with teachers to identify learning gaps, set instructional priorities, and implement strategies to improve student mastery.
Strengthen implementation of grade-level standards, curriculum, and assessments to provide rigorous, engaging, and appropriately differentiated instruction.
Monitor instructional progress and student learning outcomes and identify opportunities to adjust teaching practices and instructional supports.
Provide instructional coaching through classroom observations, actionable feedback, collaborative planning, and follow-up.
Develop teachers’ ability to use student work, assessment results, and classroom evidence to make instructional decisions.
Facilitate content-team meetings, instructional workshops, collaborative planning, and other professional learning experiences.
Partner with the School Leader to identify teacher development priorities and recommend professional learning opportunities.
Work with the School Leader and leadership team to implement a positive, inclusive, academically focused school culture that supports student belonging, engagement, and achievement.
Coach teachers in classroom management, relationship-building, and student support practices.
Collaborate with teachers, families, and student support staff to address behavioral and social-emotional needs and support timely interventions and consistent school expectations.
Help implement school routines and student-facing operations, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other assigned activities.
Coach emerging teacher leaders, including grade-level and department leads, in instructional leadership, facilitation, and peer coaching.
Partner with the School Leader to identify leadership development opportunities and strengthen instructional practice across teams.
Facilitate teacher and teacher-leader collaboration to establish instructional priorities, review student progress, and improve team effectiveness.
Translate school-wide academic and culture priorities into actionable goals and implementation plans for assigned grades or departments.
Monitor progress toward assigned instructional and culture goals and recommend improvements using evidence from student outcomes, teacher practice, and school systems.
Participate in staff recruitment and selection and provide input on candidates’ instructional readiness and alignment with KIPP NorCal’s mission.
Apply feedback, reflection, and progressively complex leadership experiences to strengthen leadership effectiveness and readiness for future opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.