Principal (SY 25-26)

Instructional & Visionary LeadershipSet ambitious school-wide vision and goals, aligned with KIPP KC, that lead students on a path to and through college, career, and beyond.Set yearly initiatives and priorities in alignment with the KIPP KC strategic plan and monitor progress towards meeting our goals.Build own and school staff’s knowledge and expertise in effective instructional design and academic standardsDevelop teachers’ conceptual understanding of what students must know and be able to do and what instructional methods drive student masteryDevelop knowledge of how standards map to curricula and assessmentsDevelop teachers to provide rigorous and high quality instructionLead analysis of and develop teachers’ ability to analyze student data to identify strategies that will move students toward mastery. Regularly observe and coach Assistant Principals of Instruction to ensure they are providing high-impact, actionable and bite-sized feedback to teachers on a weekly basis.Ensure teachers can collaborate, analyze their practice and their student data, and adjust instruction in content teams.Lead whole-school professional development workshops that drive highest-impact improvements in teacher practice.Manage and develop a strong school leadership team that supports teachers and staff to provide strong student outcomes. Manage PeopleOversee, lead, and communicate the vision that informs the school’s culture, goals, and behavior managementDevelop leadership team members by teaching and insisting that they are true owners of the work and coaching and designing stretch activitiesModel expectations for leaders, teachers, and students on school-wide practices for a positive learning culturePursue challenging professional goals each yearReceive and implement constructive feedback to develop your skills Problem solve around school-wide issuesHold team members accountable to the behavior management systems and school expectationsBuild systems, structures, and relationships to develop and retain diverse, highly-effective staffCreate an effective, collaborative team of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving excellence.Hold direct reports accountable to performance expectations and follow through with school protocols and proceduresPartner with the Head of Talent to manage human resource concerns at school sitePartner with the Head of Talent to recruit, select, hire, and manage the performance of all staffImplement the Region wide teacher and leader evaluation system and processesBuild RelationshipsBuild effective relationships among teachers, parents, and the community to improve student performanceExhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the school team and a dedicated role model for other employees.Participate in KIPP KC regional team meetings to hold the higher level vision of excellence for our region.Attend regular one-on-ones with their Head of Schools (manager)Lead the DEI work in your school by creating a safe, inclusive culture for staff and families, critically examining school practices to dismantle white supremacy's effects/legacies, facilitating school-wide PD on liberatory practices, and working with the Regional team to further KIPP KC’s mission.Respond to requests from the Regional Support Team in a timely manner, working with the regional team to ensure compliance of all KIPP Kansas City Public Schools policies and proceduresOperational ManagementManage the AP of Culture to ensure the KIPP:KC meets our attendance goals and is following the attendance playbook with fidelityManage the school budget, attending monthly meetings with the MD of Finance to ensure the books are balancedWorks with the MD of Finance on the the purchasing of classroom resources, school supplies, and other resources used by students and staffParticipate with the MDSO in the student enrollment and student recruitment process throughout the year to ensure that student enrollment targets are met or exceeded for the schoolCollaborate with the MD of Business & Development on necessary facility and vendor systems and problem solve when necessary