About this role
KIPP Massachusetts seeks both internal and external candidates for our school leadership pipeline pool for our Lynn, MA schools. Our School Leadership pipeline includes Assistant Principal, Dean, and Principal roles. Please note this posting is for our School Leadership pipeline “pool,” meaning, while our team has not yet identified openings for school leadership positions, we will interview potential candidates for future, possible openings. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. Please only apply to this role if you meet the qualifications outlined in this posting. We appreciate your interest in KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
For a variety of roles within the KIPP Massachusetts School Leadership Pipelines, your core responsibilities may include:
Teacher Development and Management
Providing instructional leadership by coaching and developing teachers (Lead Teachers and/or Teaching Fellows) through observation, modeling, analyzing data, co-planning, and co-teaching
Supporting teachers with classroom management, culture, and discipline
Planning and leading professional development
Developing content and managing logistics for school-wide assessments
Collecting and analyzing student achievement data and using data to drive recommendations for instruction
Formally supervising teachers (including performance evaluations at least twice per year)
Developing and enforcing systems of accountability for staff including partnering with Human Resources to implement progressive discipline when necessary
School and Community Culture
Assisting or leading in teacher recruitment, hiring, and termination
Serving as a liaison for parent concerns and communication
Noticing and naming school wide staff- or student-culture trends
Acting on behalf of School and Regional Leaders on school-wide issues including, but not limited to, student intervention and family engagement
Build relationships with families, teachers, students, regional staff, and community stakeholders to promote a collaborative approach to supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development
Promote strong culture through the management of parts of the daily school operations including, but not limited to, arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school trips, school events, etc.
School Leadership Responsibilities
Support the development of the school-wide vision and take an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school
Own/support the implementation of school priorities in support of the school-wide vision
Provide input and feedback into the strategic planning of the school and identify areas of ownership for self and direct reports
Working closely with other Leaders on day-to-day school-wide issues and representing a united school leadership team
Working closely on the Leadership Team to ensure a joyful, supportive, and safe school experience for all staff and students
Regional Responsibilities
Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
Obtain required Admin SEI endorsement
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
Demonstrate ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school
Utilize self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs
Consistently use interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregivers
Demonstrate effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platforms
Physical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead
Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation
Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment
KIPP MA educators are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit educators to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications for our School Leadership roles are:
Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
Passion for education and a demonstrated commitment to professional learning
5+ years of full-time teaching or leadership experience in a K-12 school (preferred)
Experience coaching/managing others
Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite
Bachelor’s Degree required
Pass Criminal Background Checks
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
What We Offer
KIPP Massachusetts offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:
Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilities
Roles include a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses when eligible. Note: Principals are eligible to receive an annual performance bonus rather than a retention bonus.
For more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Massachusetts, visit this link.