School Leader (26-27)

Kipp Massachusetts • Houston, TX

4d • $92,250 • Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT THE ROLE KIPP Texas is hiring for School Leaders in all four regional locations, you will be asked for your preference as part of the application process: Austin, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX San Antonio, TX School Leaders play a critical role in advancing KIPP Texas mission to create joyful, academically excellent schools. As a school leader you will set vision and direction in partnership with staff, students, and families to drive towards school improvement initiatives and KIPP Texas overall goals for healthy schools. You will manage, coach, and develop instructional, operational, and support staff to ensure all students have access to a positive learning community focused on preparing them with the skills to pursue the paths they choose - with a particular focus on building a college-going culture. In collaboration with regional leadership and state-wide departments you will leverage systems, supports, and processes to ensure that student enrollment, school operations, finances, and talent are sound. This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic and visionary organizational leader with significant experience leading schools (particularly in transformation settings) to improve and become a premier campus marked by academic excellence and joy. As a School Leader you will internalize and drive towards 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 40% of 11th grade students score 21+ on the ACT 80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college 97% Average Daily Attendance 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10 80% of Staff Retained

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Texas Principal certification preferred
• 3-5 years experience as a principal leading schools serving a similar student population to KIPP Texas; experience leading school improvement( preferred).
• At least 2 years Assistant Principal or equivalent school-level leadership experience with a record of results of leading students to significant academic growth (required)
• 2 years of teaching experience (required)
• Demonstrated success leading teams to accelerate progress for students in transformation settings.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Texas Principal certification preferred
• 3-5 years experience as a principal leading schools serving a similar student population to KIPP Texas; experience leading school improvement( preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to successfully build a school of academic excellence and joy
• Act as the School's Instructional Leader
• Foster a Joyful School Culture

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported.
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees