SY 2627 High School Principal Fellow

Position Overview:

The Principal Fellow is a pivotal leadership position designed for high-potential assistant principals preparing to transition into the role of principal/school leader The role of the Fellow will focus on academic excellence character development and a positive school culture. . This position functions as an intensive residency requiring the Fellow to shadow a mentor principal while taking on significant leadership responsibilities to ensure a schools operational and academic success.

Under the guidance of a Mentor Principal and District Leadership the Fellow will develop the competencies required to lead a high-performing K-12 school focusing on instructional leadership school culture and organizational management. This Principal Fellow will collaborate with the principal/school leader  Instructional Coach Dean of Culture ISS Coordinator and teachers.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership:

• Support the implementation of a rigorous curriculum actively mobilizing teachers to achieve the schools collective goals aligned with the Principals vision.
• Conduct formal and informal observations; provide high-leverage feedback using district-approved rubrics.
• Collaborate with the Principal on key initiatives including hiring diverse highly-effective teachers.
• Ensure rigorous standards-aligned instruction is delivered across all grade levels.

Teacher Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and support teachers in your assigned grade levels fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance teacher skills and knowledge.
• Partner with Instructional Coaches to lead the planning and goal setting for your assigned grade levels ensuring alignment with school-wide goals.
• Supports the Principal in identifying and developing emerging leaders (DepartmentHeads and/or Grade Level Chairs)

School Culture and Operations

• Partner with the principal/school leader to create a safe inclusive and positive learning environment for all students.
• Assist in developing and implementing school-wide behavior management plans and routines.
• Serve as the first point of contact for school leadership regarding student interventions and parent engagement within assigned grade levels.
• Oversee the daily operations within your assigned grade levels ensuring smooth functioning of classrooms lunch periods and student transitions.
• Manage and support assigned faculty and staff within your grade levels addressing any concerns and ensuring they have the resources needed to be successful.

Data Analysis & Decision-Making:

• Analyze student data to identify areas of strength and opportunity within your assigned grade levels.
• Collaborate with the Principal and other school leaders to develop data-driven instructional strategies and interventions.
• Monitor the progress of students and track the effectiveness of implemented programs.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual school goals and data-driven action plans.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with parents students and teachers regarding academic progress school policies and upcoming events.
• Collaborate with the Principal Assistant Principals Assistant Principal of Culture and other school leaders to achieve the schools overall goals.
• Represent the school at meetings and events as needed.

Qualifications :

• Masters Degree in Educational Leadership or currently enrolled in a recognized Principal Prep program
• Minimum of 46 years of exemplary K-12 teaching experience; including at least 2 years of leadership or teacher-leader experience (e.g. Grade Level Lead Instructional Coach Content Lead)
• Possession of  a State Building-Level Administrator License
• Proven track record of instructional leadership and improving student learning outcomes

Skills and Competencies: 

• Commitment:  Upholds KIPP Kansas Citys mission and values including a deep belief in the potential of all students.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop educators.
• Initiative: Exemplifies proactive problem solving and willingness to move from me to we.
• Growth Mindset: Able to receive and handle feedback while assisting with setting the schools professional culture.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills exemplified among the school leadership team and school staff conveying clear concise and timely information among all stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders beyond the school staff such as regional and CSuite teams.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data identify trends and implement strategic interventions based on findings.

Additional Information :

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 functions. 

• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school or office throughout the workday.

• The candidate is expected to attend conferences meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region. 

Work Environment

• Reports to work Monday-Friday.

• Typical school or office environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to work location. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience educational background and level of expertise.

As a full-time KIPP Kansas City employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Kansas City benefit plans. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options as well as life insurance fertility and disability plans.

KIPP Kansas City is committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. We provide numerous opportunities for advancement ongoing professional development and leadership training to help you achieve your career goals.

KIPP Kansas City provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Selection Process:

Our application process is grounded in equity and fairness ensuring a just and unbiased selection process. Below is our standard selection process for regional roles:

Selection Process 

Application Submission Resume Review 

Phone or Video Interview 

If Applicable (Sample work or Performance Task) 

Committee Interview(s) 

1:1 Chat w/Hiring Manager 

Reference Check 

Offer Terms 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time