KIPP - Administrator on Special Assignment (AOSA) - 26-27 SY

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,415; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California seeks an Admin on Special Assignment (AOSA) to lead instructional coaching across campuses, sustaining quality during site-level capacity gaps and coordinating with the Instructional Leadership Team cadence.

You will develop and coach staff on curriculum, planning, and data-informed practice, oversee coaching for up to two schools, and drive measurable instructional gains while aligning with school priorities. This role is based in Oakland, California.

Qualifications

• MS in Education preferred.
• Clear California Teaching Credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coaches staff on curriculum, internalization, and planning, ensuring fidelity to school expectations and continuous improvement in instructional practice.
• Monitors and synthesizes summative and formative data to align coaching plans with teacher development needs and regional protocols, resulting in measurable instructional gains.
• Holds accountable for the timely completion and effectiveness of coaching activities, documenting progress to ensure continuity and impact.
• Creates and implements professional development sessions that advance teacher knowledge and skills, addressing school needs or content team scope and sequences.

Education

MS in Education

Clear California Teaching Credential

Job description

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.

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.

Our 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% receive special education services.

We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.

Job Description

The Admin on Special Assignment reports to either a school leader or a member of the Lead Learning Team and drives the continuity of instructional excellence by implementing cohesive coaching cycles for core instructional staff, thereby ensuring no drop in instructional quality during site-level capacity gaps (vacancies and/or leaves). This role develops and coaches staff on curriculum, internalization, and planning, ensuring fidelity to school expectations. The AOSA leads direct coaching and school culture support to advance teacher practice and align support with individual teacher coaching plans. To maximize impact, the AOSA aligns onsite support schedules with the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) cadence to ensure seamless integration and strategic coordination. The AOSA manages the additional instructional support for up to two schools concurrently for specified periods of time, establishing instructional and cultural stability and continuity during transitions.

Qualifications

• Clear California Teaching Credential (preferred)
• MS in Education (preferred)

Additional Information

Achieving Measurable Gains in Instruction and Teacher Development

• Develops and Coaches staff on curriculum, internalization, and planning, ensuring fidelity to school expectations and continuous improvement in instructional practice.
• Monitors and Synthesizes summative and formative data to align coaching plans with teacher development needs and regional protocols, resulting in measurable instructional gains.
• Holds accountable for the timely completion and effectiveness of all coaching activity, documenting progress in relevant trackers and O3 docs to ensure continuity and impact.
• Creates and implements professional development sessions that advance teacher knowledge and skills, directly addressing school needs or content team scope and sequences.

Establishing Cohesive Instructional Leadership and Strategic Alignment

• Aligns on‑site presence or virtual attendance with the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) cadence to establish seamless integration of AOSA support.
• Shapes the implementation of the school's instructional vision and priorities by collaborating across school leadership, ensuring coaching directly advances strategic initiatives.

Cultivating an Orderly and High-Impact School Environment

• Designs and Leads teacher support in student support and behavior intervention systems, ensuring a reduction in reactive student discipline and maximized instructional time.
• Oversees and supports essential daily school operations (e.g., arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess) to maintain stability and continuity across the school site.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution and commuter benefits.

We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries.

The salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $116,415.