Job Description

Program Overview

The Principal in Residence (PIR) program is a two-year residency that prepares rising leaders to open a new KIPP school or become a successor leader at an existing KIPP school. The program combines on-the-job learning, professional development, and mentorship and coaching opportunities to prepare participants to create and lead excellent schools. Principals in Residence are full-time members of their residency school leadership teams and will have daily opportunities to practice the skills and competencies required to lead high-performing schools.

Position Overview

A Principal in Residence (PIR) is an aspiring principal preparing to lead a KIPP NYC school in 1-2 years. PIRs are committed to and actively contribute to the success of their placement school and KIPP NYC’s ability to achieve our 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.

As a Principal in Residence, leaders will:

• Act as a member of the school leadership team and gradually transition to school leadership responsibilities: The PIR’s role mirrors that of an assistant principal for the majority of the development program, namely: coaching and developing teachers, teacher leaders and deans and contributing to the overall academic and cultural vision of the school. Towards the end of their time as a PIR, the role mirrors more of a school leader, with clear responsibilities fully owned by the PIR at the school level.
• Actively develop School Leader leadership skills & competencies: In addition to their school-based performance goals, PIRs regularly engage in on-the-job opportunities to develop the leadership skills and competencies needed to thrive as school leaders, outlined in a development roadmap.
• Benefit from on-the-job mentorship: PIRs are supported in their development by a mentor school leader who acts as the coach and model for exceptional school leadership.
• Receive ongoing one-on-one coaching: PIRs also receive regular coaching from their regional Director of Leadership Development to support them in developing the mindsets and dispositions of highly effective leaders.
• Readiness Checkpoints: Readiness checkpoints provide an opportunity for the PIR and support team to reflect on progress towards becoming a school leader.
• Formal Professional Development: PIRs will receive formal professional development aligned to KIPP NYC’s leadership competencies and targeting specific developmental needs.
• Build & Engage Lifelines: PIRs will engage in all learning alongside a cohort of peers who will lead our schools in the coming years.

Key Responsibilities

1. Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goal * Supports the development of School Leader’s school-wide vision and takes an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school; owns the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide vision * With guidance from the School Leader, leads the planning and goal setting for the grades/departments that he/she/they coaches and ensures alignment with school-wide goals
2. Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritize time to accomplish goals * Provides input into the strategic planning of the school, and identifies areas of ownership for self and direct reports * Effectively plans to meet goals through prioritization and excellent time management and coach others to do the same
3. Develop teacher and emerging leaders with School Leader’s guidance * Leads grade level/department level collaboration and learning * Effectively manages and develops teachers of a wide range of skill and experience levels by defining responsibilities, setting goals, and providing ongoing high-impact feedback and support * Supports the School Leader in developing emerging teacher leaders through goal-setting, coaching and providing feedback
4. Model strong staff and student culture and manage school-wide behavioral systems * Manages parts of the daily school operations (e.g. arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess) * Acts as the first Leadership Team contact on student intervention and parent engagement and determines appropriate next steps * Supports teachers in understanding processes and roles in student support and intervention and develops systems and structures to execute those roles * Supports teachers in building an inclusive environment for all students
5. Collaborate with the School Leader to hire and retain diverse, highly-effective staff
6. Build own and team’s content knowledge * Develops deep mastery over the academic standards, curriculum, and assessments in the subjects/grades for which he/she/they coach * Engages in self-driven, ongoing learning regarding curriculum, pedagogy, coaching, and school leadership * Collaborates with content coaches to support teachers in instructing and assessing and connects teachers with relevant resources to improve their content knowledge and instruction * Identifies gaps across grade levels or departments and develops and executes strategies to close gaps
7. Develop and coach teachers * Leads data-driven instruction by analyzing homeroom specific and grade/department level data and developing and executing plans to address gaps and helping teachers do the same thing for their classes * Provides high-quality instructional coaching by accurately diagnosing classroom instruction and providing frequent feedback for teachers across skill levels; intensively coaches new and struggling teachers with a range of coaching techniques * Leads effective school-wide professional development
8. Model personal leadership trait * Embodies personal leadership traits by building trusting relationships, reflecting on own identity, practicing strong self-care practices, demonstrating a growth mindset, and remaining calmly committed to KIPP NYC’s mission and vision through difficult circumstances

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity; supports the building of an organization that reflects the community KIPP serves; holds self and others on team accountable for centering equity
• Demonstrated ability to drive academic results directly and through others
• Demonstrated leadership, management and coaching experience
• A minimum of three years of instructional leadership experience in a Dean or Assistant Principal role.
• Experience teaching core subjects (Preferred)

Application Requirements

Thank you for your interest in Principal in Residence. Application requirements are listed HERE . You can complete your application by clicking the “I’m Interested” button. You will be prompted to include the link to a Google folder with the application requirements as you complete the preliminary questions.

Additional Information

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $139,364 - $203,010. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our Assistant Principal salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.