2027-28 Principal in Residence

KIPP•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Principal in Residence (PIR) is a leadership development role for someone interested in becoming a successor principal within the next 1–3 years. The PIR serves on the Leadership Team at an existing KIPP Nashville school while receiving personalized development and exposure to prepare for a Principal position. Placement will depend on the leadership needs of the KIPP Nashville community. The role includes modeling and supporting the school’s vision and goals, contributing to school-wide planning, developing emerging leaders, supporting staff and student culture, collaborating on staff retention, and strengthening instructional practice. Development includes personalized support from KIPP Nashville’s Director of Leadership Development, access to national development opportunities and school visits, a development roadmap with regular checkpoints and feedback, and eligibility for forthcoming Principal opportunities identified each winter. The position also receives School Support Team assistance with relevant school start-up activities. This is an exempt position compensated according to a 12-month administrative schedule. Principal in Residence participants receive a 3% stipend. The start date is listed as “Next year opening.”

Requirements

Evidence of ability to drive student academic results directly and through others.
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of experience as a core content classroom teacher.
At least 2 years of full-time experience leading and/or coaching teachers, including roles such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Dean of Instruction, Dean of Academics, or Instructional Coach.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Belief that all students, regardless of background, can go to and through college, and demonstrated commitment to the school’s community.
Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action.
Demonstrated student achievement results in one’s own classroom and from teachers managed.
Adept at data analysis and extracting meaningful insights from school-wide data.
Expertise in school-wide academic standards and state assessment expectations, and ability to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies.
Deep understanding of the appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies based on child development and pedagogy.
Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing stakeholders.
Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes.
Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community.
Excitement about helping students grow into their highest selves and belief that excellent education can improve student outcomes.
Passion for data-driven instruction.
Excellent communication skills with diverse constituents; clear writing, facilitation, and speaking skills; eagerness to collaborate.
Eagerness to receive, implement, and offer feedback.
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives with organization, prioritization, follow-through, and results.
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to go above and beyond.
Desire and ability to lead others toward a high bar for excellence.

Responsibilities

Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goals.
Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritize time to accomplish goals.
Develop emerging leaders with the Principal’s guidance.
Model strong staff and student culture and manage school-wide character development and behavior management systems.
Collaborate with the Principal on retaining diverse, highly effective teachers and school staff.
Build own and direct reports’ instructional knowledge of standards, content, and instructional methods.
Develop and manage teachers to provide rigorous, high-quality instruction.
Prioritize personal success and sustainability by engaging lifelines and renewing to get stronger.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, including a 3% stipend for Principal in Residence participants.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
Access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan for certificated staff; eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6.81%.
Employees may also be eligible for a 401(k), to which KIPP contributes 5%.
Salaried employees receive 29 paid days throughout the 12-month work schedule, including holidays and school breaks.
Six PTO days, plus 10 additional days to take during summer break.
Two additional days after every two consecutive years of employment.
Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.
Paid adoption/parental caregiver leave of up to 10 weeks for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks for the secondary caregiver, at 100% pay.
Laptop computer with internet and/or email access.