Company Description

About KIPP

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to partnering with students and families to disrupt systemic educational inequity and create a future without limits. Over 120,000 students attend one of the 280 KIPP schools that operate in 27 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads seven schools serving approximately 2,800 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students.

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KIPP Philly

At KIPP Philly, we know that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators are the driving force behind our students' success. By creating a school experience that affirms identities, celebrates individuality, and challenges every student to grow, our teachers and leaders amplify the potential of every child. We are dedicated to building a professional environment grounded in joy, candor, care, and community—a place where educators can bring their authentic selves, receive world-class development, and collaborate with peers equally devoted to the work. Here’s what you can expect:

• Commitment to Anti-Racism and Equity: Join a team deeply dedicated to anti-racism, equity, and culturally responsive practices, working to eradicate systemic barriers and create truly inclusive environments.
• Joyful and Inclusive Community: Be part of a close-knit, diverse network of educators who value authenticity, collaboration, and mutual respect, fostering an environment where both adults and children can thrive.
• Rewarding Impact: Your dedication and hard work will be recognized through competitive compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that reward meaningful outcomes.
• Unparalleled Career Growth: Gain access to strategically designed leadership pathways, grounded in research and tailored to help you grow professionally. From one-on-one coaching to high-quality professional development, we’re invested in your future.
• Authentic Leadership: Show up as your authentic self every day, modeling for students the power of embracing their identities and inspiring them to do the same.
• Student-Centered Excellence: We believe strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes. Together, we create joyful, affirming spaces where students and educators excel.
• Comprehensive Support: Experience robust whole-person support, including personalized coaching, mental health resources, and team-building initiatives that nurture professional and personal well-being.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive health benefits package, 403B retirement matching, tuition reimbursement for certification, and free access to financial advising services, so you’re supported at every stage of your career.

Job Description

Are you ready to redefine what’s possible in education? KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is seeking talented, committed, and culturally competent Assistant Principals of Student Support to join our school communities for the 25-26 school year. As an Assistant Principal, you will directly coach and manage a subset of the school’s teachers, building strong relationships to ensure they possess the skills, content knowledge, and mindsets essential to leading outstanding classrooms. Through frequent observations, feedback, practice, data analysis, and content internalization, you will empower educators to evolve their craft and increase student learning and growth. If this sounds like you, apply today to make an enduring impact!

Key Responsibilities

Lead School Based Special Education & Student Support Programming

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.)
• Serve as the school’s point of contact for all external stakeholders and state compliance reporting for special education
• Monitor development and compliance of IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs and ensure programming and service delivery is implemented with fidelity.
• Manage related service and evaluation provision ensuring compliant and responsive timelines, programming, and reporting
• Lead Child Find efforts and drive intervention and evaluation processes.
• Design and lead the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) pre-service program to ensure that the school is intervening with students demonstrating needs at Tiers 2 and 3
• Manage and coach Special Education teachers and related service providers and lead Student Support content team.
• Consult on all discipline cases involving protected students and ensure procedural compliance.
• Liaise and engage with families via training, meetings, and consultations.
• Plan and deliver professional development related to special education and student support topics
• Review and respond to student support data sources including attendance, discipline, compliance monitoring, and progress monitoring

Coaching, Developing & Managing Teachers and Others

• Develop knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the KIPP Philadelphia Schools instructional design including curriculum, assessment and instructional moves
• Coach teachers and case managers, 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 and the effectiveness of their case management
• Build strong relationships with teachers built on trust, shared clarity, care and transparency
• Analyze instructional and compliance 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
• Conduct mid-year and end-of year evaluation meetings with all teachers
• Support teachers in understanding certification expectations, resources, and next steps (provided by the regional office)
• 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 manage the Senior Social Worker or Social Worker
• Coach and manage the external and internal related service providers and support personnel including, but not limited to: School Psychologist, Speech & Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, ELL Teacher, Paraprofessionals, Personal Care Assistants, and other support personnel

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
• Remain on call in the evenings (via school cell phone) to provide student support
• 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 are deeply committed to unlocking the potential in every child, seeing their inherent brilliance and fostering their growth.
• You have a proven track record of driving student achievement and creating inclusive, warm, and rigorous learning environments where all students thrive.
• You are passionate about professional learning, eager to both facilitate growth in others and continuously develop as a leader.
• You operate with cultural humility, cultural competence, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, anti-racism, and dismantling anti-Blackness in education.
• You believe in the transformative power of educators, recognizing that teachers are the primary catalysts for student growth, learning, and success.
• You set high expectations for both students and teachers, inspiring and motivating others to achieve excellence while holding them accountable with care and clarity.
• You are solutions-oriented, resilient, and adaptable, approaching challenges with creativity and a relentless focus on driving positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified status as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• 2+ years of full-time special education teaching experience in an urban setting, with a track record of success
• 1+ years of experience coaching and developing teachers (as an AP, Instructional Coach, or like role)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Hold Pennsylvania (or other state) teaching certification in Special Education
• Enroll in Pennsylvania leadership certification program (if not currently held) within one year of being in role
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience. Ranging from $98,000 - 140,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package included, including 100% employer-paid health benefits for employees and their families, a 403b matching program, and access to free financial advising services

To Apply
KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

To apply, visit http://kippphiladelphia.org/join-our-team/apply-now/