K-8 | 9-12 Summer School Principal

KIPP•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the implementation of a rigorous curriculum, actively mobilizing teachers to achieve the school's collective goals aligned with the Principal's vision. The Summer School Principal will conduct regular classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, and coach teachers on effective practices. They will mentor and support teachers in their assigned grade levels, fostering a collaborative learning environment and facilitating professional development opportunities to enhance teacher skills and knowledge. This role also involves leading planning and goal setting, ensuring alignment with school-wide goals. The Summer School Principal will create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students, assist in developing and implementing school-wide behavior management plans and routines, and serve as the first point of contact regarding student concerns and parent engagement. They will oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of classrooms, lunch periods, and student transitions, and manage and support faculty and staff within their grade levels, addressing any concerns and ensuring they have the resources needed to be successful. Additionally, the role involves analyzing student data to identify areas of strength and opportunity, collaborating with teachers to develop data-driven instructional strategies and interventions, and monitoring student progress and the effectiveness of implemented programs. Effective communication with parents, students, and teachers regarding academic progress, school policies, and upcoming events is crucial, as is collaboration with other school and district leaders to achieve overall school goals. The Summer School Principal will also represent the school at meetings and events as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a K-8 or high school setting
At least 2 years of leadership or teacher-leader experience (e.g., Grade Level Lead, Instructional Coach, Content Lead)
Proven track record of instructional leadership and improving student learning outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of a rigorous curriculum, actively mobilizing teachers to achieve the school's collective goals aligned with the Principal's vision.
Conduct regular classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, and coach teachers on effective practices.
Mentor and support teachers in your assigned grade levels, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance teacher skills and knowledge.
Lead the planning and goal setting ensuring alignment with school-wide goals.
Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students.
Assist in developing and implementing school-wide behavior management plans and routines.
Serve as the first point of contact regarding student concerns and parent engagement.
Oversee the daily operations ensuring smooth functioning of classrooms, lunch periods, and student transitions.
Manage and support faculty and staff within your grade levels, addressing any concerns and ensuring they have the resources needed to be successful.
Analyze student data to identify areas of strength and opportunity.
Collaborate with teachers to develop data-driven instructional strategies and interventions.
Monitor the progress of students and track the effectiveness of implemented programs.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, and teachers regarding academic progress, school policies, and upcoming events.
Collaborate with other school and district leaders to achieve the school's overall goals.
Represent the school at meetings and events as needed.