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School Transformation Leader
KIPP SoCal Public SchoolsSST - School Success Teamfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026
💰 $175,000/yr($145,000/yr – $175,000/yr)
About the role
Who We Are
KIPP 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 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 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.
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 create a more just world.
What We Do
At 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 it's 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.
You Should Apply If:
You want to lead urgent, sustainable transformation at a designated KIPP SoCal school by rebuilding trust, strengthening systems, developing talent, and ensuring high-quality instruction during a fixed 18-24 month assignment. The School Transformation Leader holds full accountability for school outcomes and is charged with creating the academic, cultural, and operational conditions necessary for long-term excellence, while preparing the school for successful transition to permanent leadership. The position maps must closely to a principal position and the strongest candidates will have at least multiple years in that seat (please review qualifications below carefully).
Location: KIPP Academy of Opportunity (5GR-8GR); South LA
Additional Details:
- This role is full-time, temporary with an end date of June 30, 2027 and could possibly be extended through 2028.
- Role has a target start date of the August 2026, but can possibly begin earlier than that.
- The priority deadline for this role is July 20, 2026.
- This role is signing and/or relocation bonus eligible.
Desired Outcomes
- Drive comprehensive school improvement by achieving a School Health Score of 3 or higher in all domains by the end of Year 2, with demonstrated growth of at least one level in a minimum of three categories during Year 1.
- Develop and implement a data-driven transformation plan aligned to KIPP SoCal's strategic priorities
- Establish regular progress monitoring systems to track improvement across all domainsCommunicate progress transparently with all stakeholders
- Accelerate student achievement by significantly improving academic outcomes across all student groups, with measurable growth in Year 1 and substantial gains by the end of Year 2.
- Increase proficiency rates in ELA and Math SBAC assessments by at least 10% annually from baseline
- Meet or exceed school-specific regional goals for literacy, math, and specialized populationsEnsure 100% of teachers engage in weekly coaching cycles focused on instructional improvement
- Achieve at least 50% of classrooms meeting/exceeding expectations on the KIPP SoCal Teacher Practice Rubric by Year 1, increasing to 80% by Year 2
- Establish a safe, joyful school culture that fosters high levels of student belonging, attendance, and engagement.
- Implement and maintain Tier 1 PBIS systems in Year 1, expanding to Tier 2 systems in Year 2
- Increase student belonging and safety metrics to ≥85% favorable scoresImprove average daily attendance by at least 1% in Year 1, reaching ≥96% by Year 2
- Align suspension and referral data with school culture vision and KIPP SoCal policies and practices
- Build sustainable leadership capacity by identifying, developing, and preparing future leaders to ensure long-term school success.
- Identify and coach 3-4 teacher leaders annuallyIdentify successor School Leader by end of Year 1 and develop throughout Year 2
- Develop at least 2 "ready now" Assistant School Leader candidates by end of Year 2Ensure ≥80% staff retention
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