Assistant School Leader (Assistant Principal)

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

3h•$90,000

About The Position

The Assistant School Leader (ASL) is a high-impact instructional, culture, and systems leader who strengthens adult performance and executes schoolwide priorities so that student achievement and student experience outcomes accelerate. This role partners closely with the School Leader to ensure high-quality instruction, effective coaching cycles, strong culture systems, and reliable execution of school operations at the building level. Without the Assistant School Leader, our campus would struggle to meet our ambitious goals for our scholars. Our teachers and scholars would be without an essential champion, and our school leader would miss a thought partner and critical supporter. Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission and vision. Mission: Together with families and communities, we create 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 just world. Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and boasts hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school. What makes KIPP St. Louis unique? We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students, and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experience
Demonstrated impact on student outcomes and instructional practice
Experience supporting or leading adults (e.g., grade-level lead, mentor, coach)
Ability to observe instruction and provide actionable feedback
Data-informed decision-making skills
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
Appropriate State teaching or administrative certification
Managing and leading teams
Having crucial conversations
Setting ambitious goals and driving results
Designing and leading instructional professional development
Using data to drive continuous improvement
Leading teams and cross-functional initiatives
Driving results in a K-12 school
Key indicators of strong school and classroom culture, and how to develop specific plans to remedy gaps
How to analyze student achievement data and determine the highest leverage next steps
Successful coaching to academic improvement
Strong understanding of adult learning theory.

Nice To Haves

Prior school leadership experience (e.g., AP, Dean, Instructional Lead)
Leadership development program or fellowship experience
Experience leading schoolwide initiatives (e.g., MTSS, culture systems, academic improvement)

Responsibilities

Observe instruction and provide timely, actionable feedback aligned to the instructional framework.
Support teachers in curriculum internalization, lesson planning, pacing, and differentiation.
Use student data and work samples to identify high-leverage instructional priorities.
Lead coaching cycles and goal-setting for assigned teachers and/or coaches.
Develop adult capacity through modeling, feedback, and targeted support.
Support performance improvement plans in partnership with the School Leader.
Lead implementation of culture routines and MTSS/behavior supports to protect instructional time.
Partner with school-based support personnel to improve attendance, behavior, and engagement.
Reinforce consistent expectations for student behavior and belonging.
Partner with the Manager of Operations to ensure reliable execution of schedules, supervision, and routines.
Monitor fidelity of schoolwide systems and address breakdowns in real time.
Support safe, orderly learning environments that maximize instructional minutes.
Serve as a member of the school leadership team, contributing to school improvement planning.
Collaborate with peer ASLs to ensure coherence across academic and culture priorities.
Partner with regional teams to implement aligned supports and initiatives.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% 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!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Ongoing professional development.
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
Wellness days provided throughout the year
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers