Executive Secondary School Leadership Resident
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Executive Secondary School Leadership Resident
Job Summary
The Executive Secondary School Leadership Resident is an integral part of the academic and schools team, ensuring we develop a deep pipeline of talented leadership for our secondary schools and welcome external leaders into the practices of KIPP DC. The starting salary for this role starts at $113,827 on the vice principal scale, with added compensation consideration based on applicable and relevant experience. This is a full-time, fully on-site role based at one or multiple of our school sites with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
About KIPP DCFor 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.
About the Role
Through the KIPP DC Executive School Leader Residency, a current or aspiring school leader will spend up to a year learning how to be an excellent secondary principal in a paid, full-time role in KIPP DC schools. They will spend their time in our schools, leading and learning with current KIPP DC school leaders and will co-create a professional development plan that is unique to their needs, supported by regional senior leadership.
The fellow will be embedded within school leadership team(s) to:
- Lead strategic projects under the direction of senior regional leadership and the principal that promote educational excellence
- Provide development, coaching, and support to leadership team members and teachers to deliver high-quality instruction in powerfully productive and joyful learning environments
- Use data to drive systemic, urgent growth and change; lead complex change management
- Self-propel development and growth in preparation to become a principal of a secondary school
Upon successful completion of the KIPP DC Executive School Leader Residency, the fellow will be prepared for a leadership position at a KIPP DC secondary school.
Location and Type of Work
This position must also ensure adherence to established internal control policies and procedures and maintain compliance within the organization. This is an exempt position and will report to the Superintendent. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully onsite. This role is currently required to be onsite or in schools during regular work hours.
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