Assistant Principal of Operations (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive vacation and paid time off policies

Paid family leave

Job summary

A public charter school network in Austin is seeking an Assistant Principal of Operations to manage school operations and ensure efficient attendance and enrollment processes. Candidates should have 4-5 years of related experience, preferably in an educational setting, with strong people management and analytical skills. The role includes recruiting a high-performing team and implementing school policies. Competitive benefits, including medical options and flexible PTO, are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of related work experience, with at least 3 years in operations or education.
• Strong people-management and strategic abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and lead a high-performing operations team.
• Oversee attendance and enrollment processes.
• Develop and maintain school policies and procedures.

Skills

People management

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical abilities

Job description

Overview

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre‑K‑12 schools across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work collaboratively with families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Our schools provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful environment.

Job Description

The Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) is a key member of the school’s leadership team, responsible for implementing and maintaining clear operational systems while building a data‑driven, service‑oriented culture. The APO enables educators to focus on teaching and learning by ensuring smooth attendance, enrollment, safety, and customer service across the school.

Role Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and lead a high‑performing operations team; foster an inclusive culture that maximizes each team member’s strengths.
• Oversee attendance and enrollment: partner with families to set expectations, verify data, analyze trends, and coordinate recruitment efforts.
• Develop and maintain school policies and procedures for arrival, dismissal, safety drills, audits, and communication with families.
• Advise the School Leader on budgeting: provide insight into non‑personnel spending, support purchasing, and ensure account compliance.
• Lead campus safety and maintenance: serve as safety lead, manage emergency communication, and coordinate with Facilities, Transportation, Nutrition, and IT teams.
• Maintain a respectful, harmonious work environment and represent the school in the regional community.

Qualifications

• 4‑5 years of related work experience, with at least 3 years in operations or education.
• Preferred experience in people management and bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Strong people‑management, project and time‑management, strategic and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to high standards of operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, urgency, and a customer‑service mindset.
• Strong adaptability to shift from troubleshooting to systems building, with calmness under pressure.

Physical Requirements

• Move about inside and outside the school during the workday.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the region.
• Reliable transportation for campus travel.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

• Reports to the school site Monday‑Friday; typical school environment with frequent interruptions.
• Minimal travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave, flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA, and employee assistance programs.
• Employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

EEO

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Federal law requires us to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you need assistance in completing an application or performing job duties.