[SY 26-27] Principal-In-Residence

KIPP • Chicago, IL

93d

About The Position

The Principal in Residence (PIR) program is a two-year residency that prepares rising leaders to become a successor leader at an existing KIPP Chicago school. The residency combines on-the-job learning, professional development, and mentorship and coaching opportunities to prepare participants to create and lead excellent schools. Principals in Residence (PIR) are full-time members of their residency school leadership teams and will have daily opportunities to practice the skills and competencies required to lead high-performing schools. A Principal in Residence (PIR) is an aspiring principal preparing to lead a KIPP Chicago school in 1-2 years. PIRs are committed to and actively contribute to the success of their placement school and KIPP Chicago's ability to achieve our 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.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as an assistant principal or equivalent role.
• A combination of five years of teaching and school-level instructional experience.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student academic results directly and through others.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and coaching experience.
• Experience teaching core academic subjects with a track record of achievement results.
• Active Illinois Teaching License (PEL) or equivalent out of state teaching license.

Nice To Haves

• Cleared CPS background check by June 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the school leadership team and gradually transition to school leadership responsibilities.
• Support the development of the School Leader's school-wide vision and take an active role in mobilizing teachers to achieve collective goals.
• Provide input into the strategic planning of the school and identify areas of ownership for self and direct reports.
• Lead grade level/department level collaboration and learning.
• Manage parts of the daily school operations and act as the first Leadership Team contact on student intervention and parent engagement.
• Collaborate with the School Leader to hire and retain diverse, highly-effective staff.
• Develop deep mastery over the academic standards, curriculum, and assessments.
• Lead data-driven instruction by analyzing data and developing plans to address gaps.
• Embody personal leadership traits by building trusting relationships and demonstrating a growth mindset.

Benefits

• Hourly rate is based on experience related to role and responsibilities; overtime rate applies to 10 hours worked over 40 hours each week.
• Contributions to 403b retirement plan.
• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree