Assistant Principal at KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Who We AreKIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.MissionTogether with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.What We DoAt KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.The role:The Assistant School Leader (ASL) is both an instructional leader and a people manager who plays a vital role in the success of our students families and staff. As a key member of the schools leadership team the ASL partners with the School Leader and other leaders to drive exceptional academic achievement and a joyful values-driven school culture. This position is responsible for leading teachers in both instruction and character developmentinvesting a mission-driven team of educators to bring the schools vision to life and ensure every student thrives.Please access this document to review the 5 leadership portfolio components you must submit with your application. Email emailprotected with any questions on your submission.The application deadline for ASL Selection #1 is December 19 2025.The application deadline for ASL Selection #2 is March 27 2026.The application deadline for ASL Selection #3 is May 8 2026.We anticipate knowing vacancy location details for ASL assignments beginning in late January 2026.Assistant Principal OpportunityModel and support implementation of the schools vision and goalsSupports development of School Leaders school-wide vision and takes an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the schoolOwns the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide visionWith guidance from the School Leader leads the planning and goal setting for the grades/departments that they manage and ensures alignment with school-wide goalsContribute to school-wide planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goalsProvides input into the school-based strategic planning and identifies what the schools strategic plan means for their own leadership and people they manageAdministration & LeadershipDevelop emerging leaders with School Leaders guidanceSupports the School Leader in identifying and developing teachers and leaders (Department Heads and/or Grade Level Chairs) through goal setting coaching and providing feedbackBuild own and direct reports instructional knowledge of standards content and instructional methodsDevelop teachers to provide rigorous and high quality instruction and support School Leader in planning and implementing enabling systemsLead data-driven instruction and monitor progressRecommend to the School Leader what school-wide professional development will be the highest leverage in improving student resultsLead engaging actionable adult-learning workshops; and hold staff accountable for implementation of the workshop practices Model strong staff and student culture and manage school-wide character development and behavior management systemsCollaborate with School Leader on hiring diverse highly-effective teachers and school staffPrioritize Assistant Principals own success and sustainability by engaging lifelines and renewing to get strongerAssistant Principal QualificationsStudent Focus: Belief that all students regardless of background have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the schools unique communityBuild Relationships: Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with students families teachers and colleagues based on mutual respect integrity and trust in pursuit of school goals and vision.Direction Setting: Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to actionAchievement Orientation and Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from grade level or content team(s) they managedCultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectivesInstructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide dataInstructional Leadership: Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategiesInstructional Leadership: Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat pacing stretch it etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogyAchievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomesMission Orientation: Demonstrated passion for KIPP SoCals missionBachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferredA minimum of three to five years teaching experience preferably in a low-income school with demonstrated exemplary student resultsA minimum of two years experience leading a high performing team on instruction and curriculum design ideally through roles like Dean of Teaching or Instruction leadership of a grade level(s) or other school-wide leadership project leadershipAssistant Principal PerksVery competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the costKIPP SoCal life insurance401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCalVoluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability etc.)Generous time off program includes 22 holidays sick leave and vacationOther great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP etc.)KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Teacher Coaching,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Data Collection,Education Administration,Special Education,Teaching,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Cordova,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1