24-25 Founding Middle School Assistant Principal

Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Coaching, Developing & Managing Teachers
Develop knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the KIPP Philadelphia Schools instructional design including curriculum, assessment and instructional moves
Coach all teachers, effectively identifying the teachers’ strengths and growth areas, and leveraging a variety of coaching tools (including frequent observation, real time feedback, practice sessions) to evolve each teacher’s craft and increase learning in their classroom 
Build strong relationships with teachers built on trust, shared clarity, care and transparency
Analyze instructional data for individual teachers and across the grade(s) or subject areas of focus, pulling out trends, bright spots, and needs and using findings to drive support and initiatives
Design, lead, and participate in staff professional development, including but not limited to workshops, content teams, data step backs, content internalizations, and planning meetings
Ensure all teachers have clarity on the expectations of their role, including performance goals connected to student outcomes, effective practice, and core values alignment
Regularly meet with all teachers to provide feedback on their practice, review outcomes data, and provide the support needed for them to meet their performance goals 
Support teachers in understanding certification expectations, resources, and next steps (provided by the regional office)
Conduct mid-year and end-of year evaluation meetings with all teachers
Build up the leadership capacity of teachers over time, supporting teachers in building the skills, knowledge and mindsets essential to achieve their aspirations
Coach and support Grade Level Chairs and others in teacher leadership positions, working with them to lead and/or support grade or school-wide initiatives 
Coach and manage a Dean of Culture (varies by school)
Transformational Leadership and Fostering a Strong School Community 
Model KIPP Philadelphia’s values and beliefs at all times (Children First, Cultural Competence, Community, Ownership)
Support the implementation of proactive student discipline strategies
Build strong relationships with students and implement systems that develop their knowledge, skills, social-emotional development, and positive sense of self
Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with all fellow employees, parents and community partners
Lead school-wide events and act as school leader when necessary
Serve as part of the school’s core leadership team, shaping the direction of the school and supporting decision-making
Lead and help execute school initiatives including but not limited to, annual planning for the coming year, implementation of new focus areas, and other duties as assigned by the School Leader
Who You Are: 
You love and see the high potential of all children
You have experience driving student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
You have passion for facilitating professional learning, including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader
You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and the eradication of anti-Blackness 
You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth, learning and achievement
You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate, inspire and hold others accountable
You are solutions-orientated and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems