On-Call School Leader & Operations Manager

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools is seeking a Building Administrator Substitute to lead daily operations when the principal is away, ensuring safety, instruction, and a positive school climate in alignment with district priorities.

You will supervise school-based staff, guide teachers, monitor student progress, and coordinate schedules, with reporting to the Chief of Schools; a Bachelor’s degree and administrative credential are required, with urban leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Administrative credential or active enrollment in credentialing program.
• Experience in school-based leadership, urban setting preferred.
• Experience as principal, assistant principal, dean, or other school-based administrator.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform instructional decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, students, and families.
• Strong public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Technological proficiency and adaptability.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• The desire and humility to continuously grow as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day operations of the school.
• Direct and support school-based staff, providing guidance, feedback, and performance support as needed.
• Supervise administrative staff to ensure effective execution of school systems and responsibilities.
• Monitor the delivery of high-quality academic instruction and ensure alignment with priorities.
• Support curriculum, instruction, professional development, and school improvement priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of master schedule and student class schedules.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
• Ensure school rules, policies, and behavioral expectations are implemented fairly and consistently.
• Monitor the school building and grounds for safety and compliance.
• Monitor compliance with KIPP St. Louis policies and procedures.
• Support school-sponsored activities and after-school programming.
• Maintain confidential maintenance of personnel, student, and fiscal records.
• Prepare or oversee required documentation, reports, and other administrative requirements.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with regional leadership, staff, students, families, and partners.
• Resolve school-based concerns collaboratively and professionally.
• Maintain visibility and build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Partner with regional leadership to support priorities and community relationships.
• Stay current with best practices in curriculum, instruction, and school administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

School leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder communication

Team supervision

Urban education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Administrative credential

Tools

Scheduling software

Data dashboards

Job description

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools is seeking a Building Administrator Substitute to lead daily operations when the principal is away, ensuring safety, instruction, and a positive school climate in alignment with district priorities.

You will supervise school-based staff, guide teachers, monitor student progress, and coordinate schedules, with reporting to the Chief of Schools; a Bachelor’s degree and administrative credential are required, with urban leadership experience preferred.