Principal (School Leader) (26-27)

School Leader

The School Leader (or Principal) sets the tone, and is an ambassador of, a powerful vision for student achievement based on KIPP's philosophy and Five Pillars. The School Leader must strategically implement the school's mission through effective leadership and management of the school's students and staff. The School Leader's collaboration with their leadership team will result in an instructional program and school environment that prepares every student for success in college and in life. The School Leader manages and oversees all functions of the individual school site, including the following duties for in-person and virtual learning :

Prove the Possible

• Cultivate a positive learning environment on campus and virtually that supports student achievement, behavior and character development.
• Ensure follow through of grade level specific discipline and academic policies that address student needs and maintain high behavioral expectations for all students in order to drive student achievement.
• Lead through a lens of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Drive Results

Instructional Leadership

Operational Management

Manage People

Build Relationships

Participate in KIPP Public Schools Northern California's Community

Perform other duties as required and assigned

Skills & Qualifications

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical : Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting / carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing / pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.

Mental : Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental : School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP's health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies' recommendations

Classification : This is a full-time, exempt position on a full school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.

Compensation : We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. Placement on our School Leader salary scale is based on a combination of your experience as a Principal and your performance throughout the interview process. The numbers below represent salary expectations for someone going into the Successor Principal with 0 years of prior Principal experience to someone with 8+ years of experience in the Principal seat.

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