Middle School Assistant School Leader of Instruction (2025-2026 School Year)

Kippenc; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Middle School Assistant School Leader of Instruction for the upcoming school year. This pivotal role involves driving academic excellence through strong instructional leadership, managing teacher performance, and fostering a positive school culture. You will lead professional development initiatives, analyze student data, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure every student reaches their potential. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Plans

Loan Forgiveness

Bonuses

Generous Time Off

Weekly Coaching

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• Teaching and Administrator Certificates required.
• Proven results in student achievement and teacher coaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage teacher performance through coaching and feedback.
• Facilitate assessment data cycles to inform instruction.
• Conduct weekly walkthroughs to maintain school culture.

Skills

Instructional Leadership

Data Analysis

Coaching

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Whetstone

Job description

Middle School Assistant School Leader of Instruction (2025-2026 School Year)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Immediate opening

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: 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.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students, and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our network includes two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

The Assistant School Leader of Instruction is responsible for driving strong academic results for scholars through demonstrating instructional leadership competencies, establishing a clear instructional vision, and motivating others to follow that vision. The ASL of Instruction manages teachers, leads professional development, and helps create a positive school culture as part of the leadership team.

Position details:

• Type: Full-time, 12 months, Exempt

Core responsibilities include:

Data-Driven Instructional Leadership

• Develop proficiency in Observation Feedback, Weekly Data Meetings, and Lesson Internalization protocols.
• Manage teacher performance through weekly coaching sessions, providing feedback, developing instructional strategies, and analyzing data.
• Track all relevant data in Whetstone and other data systems.
• Facilitate assessment data cycles and analyze student achievement data to inform instruction.
• Coordinate assessment administration and manage related logistics with the operations team.

Performance Management and Professional Development

• Lead teacher cohorts to set and meet development goals based on student achievement data.
• Collaborate on school-wide rituals and create systems to support staff and scholars.
• Build effective teams with trust, accountability, and clear ownership of results.
• Support teacher growth and hold staff accountable to meet deadlines and goals.
• Plan and lead professional development sessions and monitor follow-up actions.
• Prioritize personal organization, time management, and professional growth.
• Identify and develop high-potential staff and support leadership growth.
• Manage outside partnerships as needed.

School Culture and Climate

• Conduct weekly walkthroughs and respond with coaching and reteaching as needed.
• Lead or co-lead school-wide rituals and initiatives.
• Own and maintain school routines and norms, ensuring a positive culture.

Leadership Mindset and Action

• Participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to meet school goals.
• Model leadership values, embrace challenging conversations, and ensure team unity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Teaching and Administrator Certificates required.
• Proven results in student achievement and teacher coaching.
• Strong belief in all students’ potential, excellent collaboration, organizational skills, and patience.
• Clear background check.

What we offer:

Competitive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, loan forgiveness, bonuses, generous time off, weekly coaching and PD, and more.