Principal – High School; SY

Principal – High School

The Principal will serve as the driving force behind academic excellence and character development for students, with a primary focus on instructional leadership and empowering educators to elevate their practice and improve student outcomes. This role is pivotal in shaping a sustainable and thriving school by developing future leaders and implementing systems to attract, retain, and develop high-performing staff.

Reporting to the MD of Schools, the Principal will have a strong network at the KIPP Capital Region and national level to support their work and efforts in building out the high school. This is an exciting opportunity to redefine education in the region, delivering exceptional results and ensuring seamless transitions for students from middle school to post-secondary pathways. The Founding Principal will shape and sustain a high school environment that embodies KIPP Capital Region's Core Values.

This search is being conducted in partnership with JoHo Talent Network, an external recruitment firm. All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly via the link

• Instructional Leadership
• Vision and Culture Leadership
• Leadership Development and Team Management
• Community and Stakeholder Engagement
• Operations and Risk Management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strongly committed to the mission of KIPP and investment in our vision of being an equitable and anti-racist organization
• Strong DEI lens with exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices
• Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback
• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment. Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Please note:
  
  Infrequent travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools is required
• Pass a Criminal Background Check

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University is required.
• At least three (3) plus years of experience as a school principal, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• At least ten (10) plus years in education, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment, and with progressively increasing responsibilities required
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the secondary level, including overseeing curriculum development, staff management, and student performance improvement, with a focus on fostering a positive school culture and achieving measurable academic outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment and proven ability to foster collaborative environments supporting feedback and continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of improving academic outcomes, including increased graduation rates and GPA averages.
• Understanding of working directly with students in the charter, private, or public school environment ideally in urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Established computer literacy, including but not limited to MS Office Suite and other database systems.
• Significantly strong project management skills and an ability to multitask effectively and prioritize work efforts
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent relationship builder with proven experience managing diverse stakeholders, leading change, mobilizing others, and creating champions to support an organizational mission.
• Proven ability to manage resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organization's short and long term goals and uses financial information to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading through change, executing major initiatives, and leading cross-departmental work.
• Track record of consistent and strong decision making, organizational, and communication skills, including attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, and listening and training skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods were sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and…