Assistant Principal of Advanced Academics (26-27)

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The Assistant Principal of Advanced Academics job is to support the school in driving academic and student culture outcomes for students particularly in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. The Assistant Principal of Advanced Academics serves as a member of the schools leadership team and leads school-wide initiatives and goal progress monitoring. Through supervising coaching training and developing a cohort of AP/IB teachers managing key student culture initiatives and supporting other school wide priorities our Assistant Principals of Advanced Academics commit to creating 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 fair world.

As an Assistant Principal of Advanced Academics you will internalize and drive towards cohort-specific 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
80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college
97% Average Daily Attendance
100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
80% of Staff Retained

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as member of School Leadership Team
Support the development and implementation of the School Leaders school-wide vision and take an active
role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school
Identify and own select school-wide priorities and initiatives in support of school-wide vision and short and
long- term academic and culture goals
Lead the schools advanced academics program including the identification and implementation of new AP/IB course offerings
Champion KIPP TX core values and build a community of team and family members dedicated to achievement and collaboration.
Operationalize school-wide academic and student culture systems processes and routines
With guidance from the School Leader lead the annual goal-setting process for assigned grade levels and/or
departments reflective of set regional and school-wide vision and goals
Effectively action plan and monitor progress towards goals utilizing and established campus and regional enabling systems
Troubleshoot and respond to concerns escalated from students staff and/or families
Support the School Leader in identifying and developing teacher leaders (Content Team Leaders and/or Grade Level Chairs) through providing coaching feedback and opportunities for leadership development
Collaborate with School Leader to retain and hire high quality mission aligned highly effective advanced academics staff

Lead Teacher Development
Manage and coach a team of AP/IB teachers to achieve student academic and culture results.
Develop deep mastery of the AP/IB courses in the subjects/grades for which s/he coaches and its implications for all subjects/grades
Drive alignment between advanced academic courses and other subjects/grades to ensure student readiness for AP/IB courses
Lead the implementation and internalization of AP/IB curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners including weekly content team meetings and lesson internalization
Implement regular coaching cycles through observation and real-time feedback
Coach a cohort of up to 9 teachers and collaborate with instructional staff to develop knowledge design and implement effective instructional strategies that address the needs of all students
Support the coordination and implementation of school-wide assessments and analyze assessments to identify trends gaps and opportunities for intervention
Monitor student academic progress towards goals with data driven instructional practices and data analysis meetings
Evaluate classroom teacher performance using KIPP TXs teacher evaluation rubrics
Lead teacher instructional development with support of the academics team and school leader
 

College Preparatory School Culture Management
Lead school-wide student engagement character development and behavior management systems that promote students academic social and emotional growth
Develop team and staff capacity in leading student support and intervention practices towards desired outcomes
Invest and build collaborative partnerships with parents and community and other stakeholders to support students success and strengthen community involvement
Promote strong culture through oversight and management of student monitoring and daily school operations ( academic progress arrival/dismissal lunch/recess school trips extra-curricular school activities school events facility maintenance)
Address conflict with appropriate measures and actions to create a safe and trusting learning environment
Oversee collaborative structures related to instruction such as PLCs: developing PLC leadership capacity creating and/or supporting Data Driven Instruction systems and protocols ensuring logistical access to PLC time (master schedule) and resources and etc.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university (required)
At least 2 years of teaching experience (required)
Strong record of ensuring students achieve academic success (required)
Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color (preferred)
Experience leading teachers and/or teacher leaders to improve academic and culture outcomes for students
Previous school-level leadership experience (preferred)

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrating strong prioritization organization and follow-up skills.
Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practices
Excellent interpersonal human relations and stress and conflict management skills
Excellent planning goal setting coordinating problem analysis and decision-making skills
Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation
Enthusiasm to engage parents and community

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.
Additional Requirements:
Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Work with frequent interruptions.
Work Environment:
Reports to school site Monday-Friday.
Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

Additional Information :

What We Bring to the Table:
Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
Paid family leave.
Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
Employee assistance programs.
KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans LifeLock identity protection life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO:
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time