Principal in Residence (25-26)

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Job description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

KIPP Texas is hiring for Principals-in Residence in all four regional locations, you will be asked for your preference as part of the application process:

Austin, TX

Dallas, TX

Houston, TX

San Antonio, TX

The goal of a school leadership pathway is to build and sustain high performing schools. KIPP Texas is investing in a residency program to ensure that there is a transparent pathway to leadership with consistent succession plans and an equitable process for promotions. With a structured on-ramp to school leadership and targeted coaching and support, leaders will develop the skills necessary to thrive as principals.

The KIPP Texas Principal-in-Residence (PIR) program is a one- or two-year, regionally-operated residency to prepare aspiring principals in the adaptive, technical, and managerial skills to lead a KIPP TX school as a Principal. PIRs are full-time members of their residency school leadership teams and will have daily opportunities to practice the skills and competencies required to lead high-performing schools.

The PIR's role mirrors that of an Assistant Principal for the majority of the development program, namely: coaching and developing teachers, teacher leaders and deans and contributing to the overall academic and cultural vision of the school. Towards the end of their time as a PIR, the role mirrors more of School Leader, with clear responsibilities fully owned by the PIR at the school-level.

In addition to their school-based performance goals, PIRs are actively developing the leadership skills and competencies outlined in the Development Roadmap. They actively seek growth on the Roadmap and in their journey to school leadership through one-on-one coaching, site visits on their campus and other campuses, formal professional development and by engaging lifelines. PIRs also actively participate in the KIPP TX PIR cohort.

As a PIR you will internalize and drive towards 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

40% of 11th grade students score 21+ on the ACT

80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college

97% Average Daily Attendance

100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10

80% of Staff Retained

KIPP TEXAS LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to develop the skills and confidence to pursue the path they choose - college, career, and beyond; 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 their own classroom and from teachers that they manage

Equity-Centered Leadership: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives

Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data. 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

Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies based on comprehension of child/adolescent 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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