2024-25 Elementary Assistant Principal of Multilingual Learner Services

Company Description

Location: KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary (South Nashville)

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to more schools in 2024 and 2025 in response to strong community demand.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in this belief and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Assistant Principal of ML Services  will be responsible for overseeing the success of the ML Program with the support of the Regional Director of Student Support Services to ensure that all ML students are progressing academically and within all other goals indicated in their ILPs.

”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities of the Leader of Student Support Services will include, but are not limited to:

• Management of Multilingual Services
  • Manage and coach Multilingual Learner Teachers to ensure all goals are met and that we close the achievement gap between ML students and general education students.
  • Ensure compliance with all ML laws and regulations, including managing caseloads as needed. 
  • Oversee a comprehensive Response to Intervention program (management of the program can be done by an interventionist, but oversight is provided by the AP of Student Support Services)
  • Manage and coach interventionists and ML teachers  to ensure effective instruction
  • Ensure all ML students have an ILP that is updated quarterly by ML certified staff.
  • Manage all related service providers, including OT, PT, Speech/Language, psychologists, the nurse, and contracted ABA support
  • Create testing accommodations and alternative assessment schedules and oversee that all students requiring testing accommodations receive them consistently. 
  • Works with the Dean of Students to create behavior RTI plans, oversee and advise on discipline for students with disabilities. 
  • Develop and implement communication structures for caregivers regarding ML services and opportunities for caregiver input.   
  • Support and advise case managers in selecting and utilizing appropriate testing/classroom accommodations and/or modifications 

• Professional Development for Staff
  • Plan, implement, and provide ongoing professional development and feedback to all staff, focusing on differentiation and supporting students with varying needs
  • Conduct classroom observations with other Assistant Principals with a specific focus on improving access, growth and achievement of students with special needs and English Language Learners
  • Organize summer training and weekly professional development days in coordination with the Principal and other Assistant Principals 

• Teacher Coaching
  • Conduct classroom observations and follow-up with targeted feedback to ML teachers and interventionists to increase efficacy of instruction
  • Conduct weekly one on one conversations with direct reports, including time for relationship building, gathering feedback, assessing individual needs, and providing feedback
  • Provide lesson plan feedback to direct reports
  • As needed, consult on lesson plan strategies for differentiation to all staff members
  • Conduct twice a year teacher performance evaluation
  • Teach classes when necessary to avoid gaps in mandated services or for professional development of teachers.

• School-Wide Leadership
  • Participate in t