Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE: This position is located at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, in Southwest Denver. The Assistant Principal reports to the Principal.  In support of the mission of KIPP Colorado, the Assistant Principal is responsible for leading and building capacity of all Grade Chairs, Department Chairs, and teachers to implement and continuously develop exceptional instruction, a strong focus on results and continuous improvement, and a culture of consistent and high expectations.  The Assistant Principal works from the belief that excellent schools develop and sustain the capacity for teachers to lead and take ownership of their classroom, grade level, and school’s success.  The Assistant Principal manages and leads teachers and teacher leaders to be their most effective in empowering students to achieve at high levels and grow in personal character.   The ideal candidate possesses instructional and coaching experience in humanities.

KIPP VALUES:

• Internalizes, champions, and holds self & other accountable to KIPP Colorado values of:

  • Team & Family

  • Zest

  • Excellence

• Demonstrates the ability to understand and navigate issues of identity, power, and privilege

• Values the range of different backgrounds people bring to our work, appreciates how those backgrounds make us better at what we do, and strives to create an environment in which everyone who demonstrates our values and delivers on their responsibilities thrives

• Expresses high expectations for all students and families, and expresses belief in their potential to complete college and succeed in life

• Seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students and families, and makes decisions with student best interests and needs in mind

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Manage a cohort of teachers to achieve their individual development goals, coordinate action plans for professional growth, and evaluate progress in each goal

• Provide continuous coaching and evaluation on all competencies of the KIPP Colorado Teaching Competency Model

• Support the development of teacher-driven professional goals through a regular observation process, including pre-observation conferencing, observation, and post-observation conferencing

• Perform 12-week performance reviews of a cohort of teachers

• Collaborate with the Principal to plan and implement teacher professional development, including coordination of action research collaboratives and whole-staff professional development sessions

CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT LEADERSHIP

• Manage and oversee Department Chairs; support them in curriculum alignment, development, data analysis, and planning and running team meetings

• Oversee and ensure accountable implementation of assessment design and data analysis; accountable forms of assessment include daily, weekly, 6-week unit exams, MAP/ACT interims, mid-term exams, and final-exams.

• Evaluate whole school performance data to make holistic as well as individual recommendations for improving school-wide instructional practices, with specific attention to supporting English Language Learners

• Serve as Site Assessment Leader and facilitate TCAP, Interim, MAP, and other assessment operations and analysis

SCHOOL CULTURE & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP

• Advise Principal on processes and protocols for enhancing school culture and determine when and how to modify rituals, systems and practices for the overall betterment of the school

• Oversee consistent implementation and upholding of cultural expectations

• Manage Grade Level Chairs’ implementation of grade level and school-wide culture plans

• Support teachers with student accountability and discipline matters, including coordinating and facilitating student-teacher interventions and parent-teacher-student interventions.

• Co-manage the school’s summer orientation sessions

• Manage responses to parent concerns not resolved at the teacher or Grade Chair level

SCHOOL OPERATIONS

• Manage academic and cultural programming in all grade levels

• Coordinate all logistics and planning for end-of-year trips and quarterly team and family trips, including planning and implementing trip preparations throughout the year

• Manage Summer School (if applicable)

• Co-lead Saturday School with the Principal (if applicable)

• Co-manage Detention with the Principal/ Assistant Principal

• Co-manage Lunch Duty with the Principal/Assistant Principal

Qualifications

​​​​​​SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required

• At least 4 years of teaching experience and a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success

• Significant experience with curriculum development and instructional methodology

• Past experience leading adults in a school environment

• Flexibility and willingness to actively participate in school community including, but not limited to: teaching classes and tutoring students, chaperoning overnight school trips, working with parents and families

• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment

• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork

• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity

• Spanish bilingual preferred

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary will begin at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience.

• This position is for the 2021-22 School Year and will begin Summer of 2021

• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

• Employee Assistance Program

• Participation in PERA

• Paid family or medical leave of absence

• Paid time off

• Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)

• Stipend opportunities

• Wellness reimbursement

• Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance

• Voluntary long term disability insurance

• Voluntary short term disability insurance

• Optional 401(k)

• Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• All staff members are issued a laptop computer and cell phone.

• Numerous professional growth and leadership opportunities within KIPP Colorado Schools.

 KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds