Assistant Principal of Operations

Job Summary

The Assistant Principal of 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 on-site role based at Webb Campus with an anticipated start date of June 2026.

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.

As an Assistant Principal this position must also ensure adherence to established internal control policies and procedures and must be on-site from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Academic Operations (35% of time)

• Enrollment Student Recruitment and Family Engagement
  • Serve as a full-time and engaged member of the school leadership team working alongside the principal to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DCs mission.
  • Lead student recruitment enrollment and re-enrollment strategy and execution to achieve 100% enrollment and strong matriculation to FDOS attendance.
  • Develop and drive a comprehensive outreach plan in partnership with school and regional teams including campaigns events and ongoing family engagement opportunities.
  • Build staff investment in a school value proposition and ensure consistent high-quality communication with prospective and current families.
  • Support school leadership in family-facing communications including newsletters events and key enrollment messaging.
• Data Partnership
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date student records (e.g. contact info attendance grades transcripts report cards) and lead the coordination of assessments and testing logistics.
  • Oversee the development of the yearly school schedule class rosters and homeroom assignments based on staffing and curricular requirements. Work with the SIS team to ensure student data is provided accurately and on time.
• Assessment Strategy
  • Own and execute the schoolwide assessment plan ensuring all logistics scheduling staff training and communication are in place for smooth administration across internal and external assessments.
  • Ensure assessment data accommodations and related requirements are accurately managed in partnership with regional teams.
• Attendance Strategy
  • Lead student attendance strategy and systems in collaboration with school leaders.
  • Ensure accurate timely attendance data is captured daily and readily available to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Hold bi-weekly attendance meetings to review data determine necessary interventions and strategize with school leadership and operations staff in order to attain our goal of >95% daily attendance.
  • Create an escalation plan for chronically absent students and lead the team in active engagement with families to address.
• Class Coverage
  • Establish and uphold clear protocols for staff absences and coverage ensuring continuity of instruction and strong operational execution each day.

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.

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