Principal - Elementary School

Description

As a leader in providing high-quality education for students who need us most, KIPP Memphis is a network of open-enrollment, tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students across Memphis. KIPP Memphis is part of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), a national network of more than 200 high‑performing public charter schools united by a commitment to educational excellence, equity, and opportunity.

Founded in 2002, KIPP Memphis has built a strong legacy of preparing students with the academic skills, confidence, and character needed to thrive in college, career, and life. Today, KIPP Memphis serves students in elementary, middle, and high school and is expanding its impact through the launch of KIPP Cordova Collegiate Elementary, a new school opening in Cordova, Tennessee.

The mission of KIPP Memphis is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and help build a more just world.

Reporting to the Chief of Schools, the Principal serves as the founding leader of KIPP Cordova Collegiate Elementary. This is a unique opportunity to launch a school that combines KIPP’s proven academic model with a distinctive focus on performing and creative arts.

As KIPP Memphis expands into a new region of the city, the ideal candidate is a visionary and entrepreneurial leader passionate about innovation, community building, and arts‑integrated learning. This leader will play a critical role in establishing a joyful school culture, building strong relationships with families and community partners, and creating an engaging educational experience where students are empowered to learn, create, perform, and thrive.

As the instructional and operational leader of the school, the position is responsible for directing all daily operations of the school campus; supervising and coordinating the work of all professional and classified personnel; ensuring subordinates' adherence to regional and district policies, regulations, and goals; preparing required reports; and performing other professional, administrative, and supervisory work as required.

Student Performance:
Set and unify staff around rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of KIPP Memphis Schools. Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals.

Organizational Leadership:
Develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with the mission and values of the school and KIPP Memphis Schools. Lead teachers in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the school and the region. Create a culture of excellence, teamwork, and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families.

Instructional Leadership:
Manage, evaluate, and develop a team of teachers to improve student achievement results. Consistently use effective, research‑based teaching methodologies and implement data‑driven instruction. Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.

Personnel:
Select and hire school staff, including teachers and school‑based support staff. Continually monitor progress on all measures of school and staff performance. Provide for adequate supervision, training, and evaluation of all staff and volunteers. Create an effective team of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving excellence.

Community Relations:
Serve as liaison between teachers, parents, and the community. Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the KIPP Memphis team and a dedicated role model for other employees.

• Supervises all professional and classified staff members, including training, assigning, and evaluating work, coaching, disciplining, and recommending termination; prepares periodic employee performance evaluations.
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