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Location : ALL (North Nashville, East Nashville, Antioch)

Salary Range : Starts at $110,000 and commensurate with experience

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

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 national 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, 4 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 to together with families and communities 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

Responsibilities of the Principal will include, but are not limited to :

The Principal is the school’s leader and responsible for driving strong academic outcomes and a healthy school community. We expect our Principals to focus the majority of their time on instructional leadership, specifically all of the activities involved in leading and developing leaders and teachers to improve their instruction and drive student achievement. Principals also play the leading role in building lasting and sustainable organizations by developing a pipeline of future leaders and creating systems for the ongoing retention and development of school staff.

Our next Principal should be a team leader with a proven track record of driving student achievement results across a large team while leading a highly effective team culture.

Student Performance : Motivate and unify staff to set high standards for student performance and meet rigorous student growth and achievement goals.

Organizational Leadership : Develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with the mission and values of the school and KIPP Nashville Schools. 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 amongst the staff, teachers, students and families.

Instructional Leadership : Manage, evaluate and develop a team of teachers to improve student achievement results. Consistently use effective, research-based teaching methodologies and implement data-driven instruction. Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.

Talent Leadership : Recruit, select, hire and retain school staff, including teachers and school-based support staff. Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and staff performance. Provide for adequate supervision, training, and evaluation of all staff and volunteers. Create an effective team of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving excellence.

• Community Relations : Serve as liaison between teachers, parents, and the community in creating a welcoming and full school community. Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the KIPP Nashville team and a dedicated role model for other employees.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Evidence of significant and consistent personal and professional achievement

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

4+ year(s) of experience as a classroom teacher AND

3+ year(s) experience leading and / or coaching teachers, including but limited to roles such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Dean of Instruction, Dean of Academics, etc.

Demonstrated success coaching, developing and leading a large team

Desired Competencies

Student Focus : Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community

Direction Setting : Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action

Achievement Orientation and Performance Management : Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he / she manages

Cultural Competence : Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives

Instructional Leadership : Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data

Instructional Leadership : Expertise in what the  school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies

Instructional Leadership : Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy

Relationship Building : Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing a diverse group of stakeholders

Achievement Orientation : Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes

Desired Characteristics

Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and community

Firm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staff

Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Passionate about data-driven instruction

Passionate and committed to being a leader for racial justice and equity, and working in an organization committed to anti-racism

Excellent communication skills with diverse constituents; clear writer, facilitator and speaker and eagerness to collaborate

Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually, eager to offer and respond positively to feedback

Ability to tackle multiple projects and initiatives at once with a strong sense of organization, prioritization, follow through and results orientation

Possess an entrepreneurial spirit,  flexible, and willing to go above and beyond to meet the varied needs of students

Additional Information

Our comprehensive compensation package includes life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided by KIPP Nashville, voluntary medical and dental plans, in addition to retirement benefits and an annual salary increase. To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 12-month schedule.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.