Assistant Principal Of Advanced Academics
The Assistant Principal of Advanced Academics job is to support the school in driving academic and student culture outcomes for students, particularly in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. The Assistant Principal of Advanced Academics serves as a member of the school's leadership team and leads school-wide initiatives and goal progress monitoring. Through supervising, coaching, training, and developing a cohort of AP / IB teachers, managing key student culture initiatives and supporting other school wide priorities, our Assistant Principals of Advanced Academics commit to creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose college, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.
As an Assistant Principal of Instruction you will internalize and drive towards cohort-specific academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Texas Public Schools in meeting organizational goals :
- 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating - TBD
- 95% of K-2 students reading on grade level DIBELS
- KTX earn 90 / 75 / 40 on Reading STAAR
- KTX earn 90 / 75 / 40 on Math STAAR
- 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP / IB exam
- 80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college
- 97% Average Daily Attendance
- 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
- 80% of Staff Retained
Role Responsibilities :
Act as member of School Leadership TeamSupport the development and implementation of the School Leader's school-wide vision and take an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the schoolIdentify and own select school-wide priorities and initiatives in support of school-wide vision and short and long-term academic and culture goalsLead the schools advanced academics program, including the identification and implementation of new AP / IB course offeringsChampion KIPP TX core values and build a community of team and family members dedicated to achievement and collaborationOperationalize school-wide academic and student culture systems, processes, and routinesWith guidance from the School Leader, lead the annual goal-setting process for assigned grade levels and / or departments reflective of set regional and school-wide vision and goalsEffectively action plan and monitor progress towards goals utilizing established campus and regional enabling systemsTroubleshoot and respond to concerns escalated from students, staff, and / or familiesSupport the School Leader in identifying and developing teacher leaders (Content Team Leaders and / or Grade Level Chairs) through providing coaching, feedback and opportunities for leadership developmentCollaborate with School Leader to retain and hire high quality, mission aligned, highly effective advanced academics staffLead Teacher Development :
Manage and coach a team of AP / IB teachers to achieve student academic and culture resultsDevelop deep mastery of the AP / IB courses in the subjects / grades for which s / he coaches, and its implications for all subjects / gradesDrive alignment between advanced academic courses and other subjects / grades to ensure student readiness for AP / IB coursesLead the implementation and internalization of AP / IB curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners, including weekly content team meetings and lesson internalizationImplement regular coaching cycles through observation and real-time feedbackCoach a cohort of up to 9 teachers and collaborate with instructional staff to develop knowledge, design, and implement effective instructional strategies that address the needs of all studentsSupport the coordination and implementation of school-wide assessments and analyze assessments to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for interventionMonitor student academic progress towards goals with data driven instructional practices and data analysis meetingsEvaluate classroom teacher performance using KIPP TX's teacher evaluation rubricsLead teacher instructional development with support of the academics team and school leaderCollege Preparatory School Culture Management :
Lead school-wide student engagement, character development and behavior management systems that promote students' academic, social, and emotional growthDevelop team and staff capacity in leading student support and intervention practices towards desired outcomesInvest and build collaborative partnerships with parents and community, and other stakeholders to support students' success and strengthen community involvementPromote strong culture through oversight and management of student monitoring and daily school operations (e.g. attendance, academic progress, arrival / dismissal, lunch / recess, school trips, extra-curricular school activities, school events, facility maintenance)Address conflict with appropriate measures and actions to create a safe and trusting learning environmentOversee collaborative structures related to instruction such as PLCs : developing PLC leadership capacity, creating and / or supporting Data Driven Instruction systems and protocols, ensuring logistical access to PLC time (master schedule) and resources, and etc.Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (required)
At least 2 years of teaching experience (required)
Strong record of ensuring students achieve academic success (required)
Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color (preferred)
Experience leading teachers and / or teacher leaders to improve academic and culture outcomes for students
Previous school-level leadership experience (preferred)
Competencies and skills :
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive results through others.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills.Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practicesExcellent interpersonal, human relations, and stress and conflict management skillsExcellent planning, goal setting, coordinating, problem analysis and decision-making skillsAbility to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovationEnthusiasm to engage parents and communityAdditional Information
The starting point for the salary range for this position is $67,000 with the opportunity to earn more based on considered experience at an accredited K-12 institution and internal-equity.
Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
Paid family leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered.
Employee assistance programs.
Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported.
KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits : legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
Physical demands :
Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer / laptop.Attending conferences or training sessions.Work environment :
Reports to school site Monday-Friday.Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.Travel requirements :
Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional office for professional learning or meetings.Some positions might be temporary and only available for the 2025-2026 school year.
