Assistant Principal of Instruction

This is a pending placement role. Which means that a campus placement will be determined over the summer/by the first day of school, based on organizational need. Placement could be at any one of our six campuses. Please specify grade level and region preference in your application.
About the Assistant Principal of Instruction Role: As an Assistant Principal of Instruction, your primary role is to manage, develop, and coach teachers to drive exceptional student experience and academic outcomes that equip all 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. In support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of KIPP Colorado, the Assistant Principal is responsible for leading and building capacity of all teachers to implement and continuously develop exceptional instruction, a strong focus on results and continuous improvement, and a culture of consistent and high expectations. The Assistant Principal works from the belief that excellent schools develop and sustain the capacity for teachers to lead and take ownership of their classroom, grade level, and school’s success. KIPP Colorado Assistant Principals invest in leading and developing teacher leaders and teachers to create a culture of belonging and academic excellence that supports the realization of our graduate profile for ALL students: 21st century readiness, emotional intelligence, and direction. The API reports to the Principal.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role
Professional Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.
Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements
Know that you role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events
Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc.)
How We Work: The Assistant Principal works in close partnership with the Home Office to create a cohesive, coherent experience for our students and families and to realize the goals and priorities of our Strategic Plan. This includes (but is not limited to):

Aligning core work in their functional area to KIPP Colorado’s organizational vision, mission, strategy, priorities and scorecard
Investing in and leading change management as we shift operating models and increase organizational alignment across KIPP Colorado
Partnering deeply with the Home Office Team to execute strategy (including priorities and initiatives) and develop staff
Building context and sharing context to ensure alignment of campus-based work with broader vision and strategy
Implementing and progress monitoring organizational priorities and initiatives at the campus level
Championing and stewarding KIPP Colorado’s vision, values, RIDE Commitments, and strategy
Providing input and insight to shape organizational strategy, including priorities, initiatives, and implementation
Instructional Leadership

Manage a cohort of teachers (typically between 9 and 12 teachers) to achieve KIPP Colorado’s strategic plan scorecard and the aligned campus-based goals
In some cases, APIs may manage and coach Deans of Instruction and oversee the efficacy of their management and development of teachers on their caseload
Provide continuous coaching and evaluation for all teachers on their caseload through regular observation, coaching, development, and support
Support the development teachers and realization of student achievement goals through frequent and consistent coaching protocols, including lesson/unit internalization, observation-feedback, and review of and action planning from student work and student data
Perform mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews of a cohort of teachers
Collaborate with the Principal and Instructional Leadership Team to design, plan, and implement teacher professional development, including coordination of action research collaboratives and whole-staff professional development sessions
Build and develop own and all staff’s capacity to support learning for all students, including an understanding of and ability to implement well: IEPs, 504 Plans, ALPs, BIPs, best practices in academic and behavioral intervention, strategies for multilingual learners, and universal design
Curriculum & Assessment Leadership

Manage and oversee Department Chairs; support them in curriculum alignment, development, data analysis, and planning and running team meetings
Oversee and ensure accountable implementation of assessment design and data analysis; accountable forms of assessment include daily, weekly, module or unit exams, interim assessments, and summative or “North Star” assessments
Evaluate whole school performance data to make holistic as well as individual recommendations for improving school-wide instructional practices, with specific attention to supporting Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities
Serve as Site Assessment Leader for one or more major assessments (for example: TS-Gold, CMAS, P/SAT, ACCESS, iReady Diagnostics, CIAs, ANet, Interims, etc.), and facilitate effective execution of major assessments, standardized unit assessments, and other assessment operations and analysisMonitor progress to ensure 100% of students are assessed
Execute assessment administration aligned with all state and local guidelines, including the KIPP Colorado Assessment Playbook
Campus Community and Culture Leadership

Advise Principal on processes and protocols for enhancing school culture and determine when and how to modify rituals, systems and practices for the overall betterment of the school
Partner with AP of Culture and Deans of Culture to ensure consistent implementation of whole-school systems and coaching / support for staff
Oversee consistent implementation and upholding of cultural expectations, especially in the classrooms of teachers directly managed
Develop teachers’ capacity with classroom management and student culture knowledge, skills, and mindsets
Support teachers with student accountability and discipline matters, including coordinating and facilitating student-teacher interventions and parent-teacher-student interventions
Co-manage and co-lead the school’s summer orientation sessions
Manage responses to parent concerns not resolved at the teacher or Department Chair Level, especially associated with concerns about curriculum, instruction, or grading
School Operations

Manage academic and cultural programming in all designated grade levels
Manage Summer School (if applicable)
Co-plan and lead all Data Days
Co-manage Detention (or equivalent) with the Leadership Team
Co-manage duties (arrival, dismissal, hallway transitions, lunch, recess) with the Leadership Team
Co-lead Saturday School with the Leadership Team (if applicable)
Additional Responsibilities

Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning
Complete MLE coursework and certification requirements (required for most roles)
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modification, and language support for students
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties,chaperone field trips. Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events
Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems
Assist with both student and staff recruitment