Assistant Principal High School Operations
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 113839 - 125821
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Assistant Principal - High School Operations
Job Summary
The Assistant Principal High School Operations role is an integral part of the Information and Operations team ensuring all non-instructional components of the schools daily operations are effectively managed and executed. The starting salary range for this role is $113839-$125821. This is a full-time fully onsite role based at one of KIPP DCs College Prep High School with an immediate start date.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.
About the Role
As the Assistant Principal of High School Operations you will play a key role on the school leadership team overseeing various non-instructional operational areas including but not limited to finance procurement student information recruitment attendance technology food service facilities and safety all to create an environment that enables teachers to focus on student instruction. You will maintain strong partnerships with nearly every department within the school infrastructure serving as a guiding leader to ensure the smooth daily functioning and execution of school offerings. As an Assistant Principal this position must also ensure adherence to established internal control policies and procedures and maintain compliance within the organization.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Director of Operations. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.
Academic Operations (50% of time)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date student records (e.g. contact info attendance grades transcripts) and lead the coordination of assessments (SAT MAP AP DC CAPE) and testing logistics providing timely reports and data updates.
- Facilitate student recruitment and enrollment processes ensuring 100% enrollment at the start of the school year and organize recruitment efforts through mailings open houses and neighborhood outreach.
- Oversee the development of the yearly school class schedule and campus room assignments based on staffing and curricular requirements.
- Host staff training for the execution of student assessments grading and other school-wide initiatives.
Campus Operations (20% of time)
- Oversee a department of 5 operations team members with Direct management of the Campus Director of Operations. This team leads distinct workstreams including facilities & cleaning maintenance meal program finance safety and oversight of auxiliary services and third-party personnel.
- Ensure effective IT coordination and compliance with health safety and workplace regulations and liaise with HR for payroll and benefits administration.
- Collaborate with the school leader in budget development monitor fiscal policies and daily procurement processes.
- Communicate and track renovation maintenance and space needs to the HDQ facilities team track school assets and inventory and manage the quality of equipment.
Management of Extracurricular Events (15% of time)
- Oversee the development of logistics for extracurricular activities athletics field trips special events and visitor management.
- Collaborate with the schools Athletic Director to verify student-athlete eligibility coordinate athletic logistics with the regional athletics leader and ensure compliance with KIPP DC policies and relevant governing bodies.
- Manage the operational staffing structure to oversee and support evening and weekend events or facility usage by external vendors.
Safety and Security (15% of time)
- Coach the Manager of Safety Operations to oversee school security vendors ensuring student safety through guard rotations emergency equipment maintenance and compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborate with administrative staff to establish and update emergency response team protocols and ensure the campus is fully informed of all safety procedures
- Cultivate relationships with community partners and local officials to support city and network-wide safety initiatives.
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 7 years of experience in administration and operations
- Proven project management skills as it relates to the creation of different systems and structures
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams throughout the network
- Availability to work on nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in business administration or related education field
- Experience managing $1M budget
- 3 years in a school operations leadership position or experience in school leadership (e.g. Principal VP or Dean) ideally middle or high school; or 5 years in strategy/operations leadership role
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts and solutions to broad audiences
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel to a KIPP DC school
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours or weekends
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.
Benefits & Compensation
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $113839-$125821. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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About Company
KIPP DC is a community of high-performing, public schools committed to excellence, equity, and justice.
