High School School Leader ( Turnaround Principal)

Company Description

Every day, it is the great people at KIPP that prove the possibility. The School Leader (Principal) is responsible for setting a powerful vision for student achievement and motivating others to follow that vision. Additionally, the School Leader is tasked with strategically implementing the school’s mission through effective leadership and management of the school’s students and staff, resulting in an instructional environment that prepares every student for success in college and in life. The School Leader is a full time, exempt, school-based position supporting a student population of 425 and reports to the VP of Schools. This principal will be leading the 2nd year of the 3 year turnaround strategy.

Position type: Full time, 12 months, exempt 

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission:

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school. 

Job Description

On the day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

The School Leader oversees all functions at the individual school level, including the following duties: 

Leadership and Turnaround Expertise

• Ability to lead transformational change and drive school improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated evidence in successfully leading turnaround efforts in a high school setting, resulting in significant academic gains.

• Proven track record of setting and achieving rigorous academic standards aligned with school and district goals.

• Skill in fostering a positive school culture that promotes excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to lead and navigate in a collective bargaining environment.

• Ability to recruit, hire, lead, and develop a team of exceptional educators to become future leaders as teacher leaders and school leaders.

• Ability to articulate a vision for and operationalize the development of a healthy and productive school culture.

Organizational Leadership 

• Lead teachers in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the mission, vision and values of the school and the region. 

• Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration among the staff, teachers, students and families.

• Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff and parents. 

• Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met. 

• Manage student recruitment and enrollment process to ensure that the school achieves its targeted enrollment projections. 

• Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, and public and private property. 

• Address any disciplinary issues fairly and immediately. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Instructional Leadership

• Capacity to lead, mentor, and support instructional staff for improved teaching and learning.

• Skill in evaluating and providing feedback to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.

• Ability to facilitate professional development sessions on effective teaching methods and curriculum alignment.

• Experience in implementing differentiated instruction and personalized learning for diverse student needs.

• Expertise in instructional coaching.

• Coaching and development of instructional leaders, preparing individuals for future leadership roles.

• Background in STEM with knowledge or experience in AP for all curriculum approaches, over social science.

Operational Leadership 

• Develop a school-wide budget with the assistance of the Assistant School Leader of Operations and Director of regional operations.

•  Oversee routine facilities maintenance. 

• Oversee management of school records and resources