Vice President of Academics & Instruction

Company Description

Vice President of Academics & Instruction

The Vice President of Academics & Instruction (VPAI) owns the design and execution of the region's academic vision, instructional strategy, curriculum, assessment, and professional learning systems to drive improved student outcomes across KIPP St. Louis. This role sets the standards, tools, and operating model for high-quality instruction and ensures coherent implementation across schools.

In partnership with the Chief Schools Officer (CSO), who supervises and evaluates school leaders, the VPAI provides non-evaluative instructional coaching and technical support to School Leaders and Assistant School Leaders to strengthen instructional leadership and execution of regional priorities.

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

Mission:
Together with families and communities, we 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 build a more just world.

Vision:
Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and boasts hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.

What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?

We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students, and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.

Job Description

Position type:
Full time, exempt, 12 Month

Reporting & Collaboration

* Direct Manager:
Chief Schools Officer (CSO), accountable for school leader supervision and overall school performance.

* Direct Reports:
Curriculum Managers, Academic Data Specialist, Director of Special Populations, Assistant Manager of Compliance, and the Director of Professional Learning.

* Key Collaborators: VP of Student Services & Experience, Regional Director of Operations, Special Populations leaders, school leaders, and cross-functional regional teams to ensure instructional systems are aligned and feasible for school implementation.

Autonomy & Decision Making

* This role owns regional academic strategy and the quality of instructional systems, including curriculum, assessments, instructional frameworks, and professional learning design standards. The VPAI sets clear expectations, tools, and rhythms for instructional quality; manages and develops regional academic leaders; and partners with school leaders to support high-fidelity implementation. The VPAI is accountable for continuous improvement of academic systems using data and evidence of impact.

Inputs:
What will I be doing in my day to day work?

Academic Vision & Strategy

* Own the K-12 academic vision, instructional framework, curriculum, and assessment strategy.

* Set regional standards for instructional quality and coherence.

* Ensure alignment of academic systems to strategic priorities.

Instructional Quality & Implementation

* Establish walkthrough look-fors and tools for instructional quality.

* Monitor fidelity of curriculum and assessment implementation.

* Use data to drive continuous improvement of academic systems.

Professional Learning Systems

* Set the vision, scope, and quality bar for regional professional learning.

* Supervise and develop the Director of Professional Learning and curriculum leaders.

* Ensure PD systems lead to measurable changes in adult practice.

Leader Support (Non-Evaluative)

* Provide non-evaluative instructional coaching and technical assistance to school leaders.

* Partner with CSO to align leader instructional development to school priorities.

* Support leaders in…