Assistant Principal: Lead Teams, Drive Student Success

KIPP SoCal Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Healthcare premium covered by employer

Life insurance

401(k) plan with up to 6% match

Voluntary Benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead instructional excellence and people management at South LA Middle Schools. You will collaborate with the School Leader to drive rigorous academics and a values-driven culture that supports all students to thrive.

You will oversee planning, coaching, and professional development while prioritizing equity, staff growth, and accountability across grades and departments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s community.
• Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others.
• Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom or content team.
• Ability to build inclusive environments that honor diverse backgrounds.
• Data analysis skills to drive instruction across the school.
• Experience leading a high-performing team on instruction and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goals.
• Lead planning and goal setting for grades/departments you manage and ensure alignment with school-wide goals.
• Own the implementation of selected school priorities in support of the vision.
• Develop teachers and leaders through coaching and feedback.
• Lead data-driven instruction and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with the School Leader on hiring diverse, effective teachers and staff.
• Contribute to school-wide planning and professional development planning.

Skills

Student Focus

Relationship Building

Direction Setting

Achievement Orientation

Cultural Competence

Instructional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead instructional excellence and people management at South LA Middle Schools. You will collaborate with the School Leader to drive rigorous academics and a values-driven culture that supports all students to thrive.

You will oversee planning, coaching, and professional development while prioritizing equity, staff growth, and accountability across grades and departments.