KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000, and continues to grow!

Position Overview:

The KIPP NYC Principal in Residence program is a two year, regionally-operated residency to prepare aspiring Principals in the adaptive and technical skills needed to lead a KIPP NYC school as either a successor or a founder. Successful applicants to the program will have a minimum of three years of instructional leadership experience, likely as an Assistant Principal or veteran Dean.

The PIR program operates within a set of KIPP NYC leadership development programs, all with the goal of strengthening the leadership pipeline and developing a transparent pathway to leadership. 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. This may require moving to a new school site for additional growth and development.

The objectives of a Principal in Residence program are to:

• Build regional capacity, structures, and systems to develop a healthy pipeline of aspiring school leaders
• Develop upcoming School Leaders to successfully lead KIPP NYC schools through on-the-job development, coaching, and formal professional development
• Build a cohort of leaders who can learn from each other across the KIPP NYC region

Program Components:

Residency

PIRs complete a two-year residency where they are a full-time member of a school’s leadership team with responsibilities for coaching teachers and leaders and developing a strong learning environment for staff and students. PIR will prepare to be assistant principals, successors, and/or founding school leaders for KIPP NYC.

Collaborative Professional Development

PIRs engage in collaborative professional development sessions to deepen their skills and leadership competencies. This formal PD will be provided by a combination of region-led and external PD providers.

Development Roadmap

PIRs receive ongoing coaching against a development plan from a mentor school leader and regional academic leader. This roadmap is grounded in Leading for Learning rubric and outlines the skills and competencies a PIR must demonstrate mastery of in order to become a school leader.

Checkpoints

PIRs will be formally assessed against each of the skills in the development roadmap using the KIPP NYC PIR Assessment Toolkit, which outlines a transparent set of expectations for school leader readiness. Quarterly readiness checkpoints will also provide an opportunity for the PIR and support team to reflect on progress towards becoming a school leader.

Mentor Coaching

Each PIR has both a mentor principal and a PIR coach who support their growth and development. Mentor school leaders also provide the PIR access to “principal moments'' to further their understanding of the principal role.

Transition Plans

In the second semester of their second year in the program, PIRs gradually decrease responsibilities in their residence and increase leadership responsibilities for their future school. For a Founder PIR, this will include completing a school launch plan. For a successor PIR, this will mean creating and executing a school transition plan. For Assistant Principals, this means creating year-long priority plans in collaboration with their assigned school leader.

Retreats & Excellent School Visits

PIRs engage in school visits and retreats each year to reflect on personal development, build leadership capacity, and learn from other experts outside of NYC.

• In order to be a competitive candidate for Principal in Residence, we ask that you have a minimum of three years of leadership experience in a Dean or Assistant Principal role.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience
• Demonstrated success developing academic programs and academic culture
• Demonstrated success planning staff professional development and leading teams of teachers
• An analytical view of student progress towards standards
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Extreme flexibility to accommodate multiple priorities and a strong work ethic to accommodate high level of responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities
• Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation & Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $136,631 - $199,029. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our Assistant Principal salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages. Other benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and supplemental benefits offerings.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.