KIPP - Assistant Principal (SPED) - Elementary School (26-27)

KIPP; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California in Stockton, CA, seeks an Assistant Principal (SPED) for an elementary school. The role is full-time and part of the school leadership team, focusing on improving student outcomes and inclusive practices.

The Assistant Principal will lead instruction and school culture, support teachers, and help develop emerging leaders within the KIPP network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of classroom experience with similar demographics.
• Leadership or teacher-leader experience preferred (e.g., Grade Level Lead, Instructional Coaching).
• Hold a valid California teaching credential or out-of-state equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction and school culture as a key member of the leadership team.
• Develop capacity of emerging school leaders and future principals.
• Analyze data to drive academic outcomes and inform instructional decisions.

Skills

SPED Leadership

Instructional Leadership

Data-Driven Instruction

Stakeholder Relationships

Diversity & Inclusion

School Culture

Collaboration

Educational Equity

Curriculum Alignment

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

California teaching credential

Out-of-state credential

Job description

KIPP - Assistant Principal (SPED) - Elementary School (26-27)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Immediate opening
• Department: Teacher

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. 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.

We value the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers bring each day. KIPP Northern California supports you with professional development, coaching, andcollaboration. We offer competitive pay and benefits that reflect the appreciation we have for our teachers and their dedication to students

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity

Position Summary

At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, we believe that Assistant Principals are our future school leaders. We actively develop Assistant Principals for School Leadership and feel the Assistant Principal should consider themselves as an apprentice to the School Leader. The Assistant Principal should gradually build capacity to lead a KIPP school.

The Assistant Principal’s job is to support the school in driving academic and social emotional learning outcomes for students as a key member of the school’s leadership team. Assistant Principals are expected to lead both instruction and school culture, while developing the skills of the school's emerging leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community
• Previous Leadership or Teacher-Leader experience preferred (ex: Grade Level Lead, Instructional Coaching, Content Lead, etc.)

Education:

• Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
  • Hold a valid California teaching credential, or
  • Out-of-state equivalent credential or license

Knowledge/skills required:

• Student Focus:Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community
• Direction Setting: Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action
• Achievement Orientation and Performance Management:Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he/she manages
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
• Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data
• Instructional Leadership: Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies
• Instructional Leadership: Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy
• Relationship Building: Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing a diverse group of stakeholders
• Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes

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