Building Administrator Substitute

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, vision, and equity statement.

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.

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

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.

Every day, it is the great people at KIPP that prove the possibility. The Building Administrator Substitute plays a vital role in keeping our school community thriving whenever the principal or assistant principal is away. This leader ensures that students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn each day, while also empowering teachers and staff to bring their best selves to the classroom.

This role reports directly to the Chief of Schools.

Position type: Temporary (based on district needs)

Direct Manager: Chief of Schools

Direct Reports: Assistant School Leader, Instructional Coach, School-based staff

• School Leadership Team
• Regional Leadership Team
• Teachers and school-based staff
• Students and families
• Operations and student support teams

The Building Administrator Substitute is responsible for making day-to-day decisions necessary to maintain safe, effective, and consistent school operations while the school administrator is absent. The role is expected to exercise sound judgment, communicate proactively with regional leadership, and elevate significant academic, personnel, operational, safety, or student-related concerns when appropriate.

• Provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day operations of the school.
• Direct and support school-based staff, providing guidance, feedback, and performance support as needed.
• Supervise and support administrative staff to ensure effective execution of school systems and responsibilities.
• Monitor the delivery of high-quality academic instruction and ensure alignment with school and regional instructional priorities.
• Provide guidance to teachers and staff to support effective instruction, student engagement, and academic achievement.
• Monitor student achievement and progress toward instructional goals and use data to identify areas of need.
• Support the implementation of curriculum, instruction, professional development, and school improvement priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of the master schedule and student class schedules, as needed.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
• Ensure school rules, policies, and behavioral expectations are implemented fairly and consistently.
• Monitor the school building and grounds to ensure safe conditions and compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
• Monitor compliance with KIPP St. Louis policies, school procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support school-sponsored activities, events, and after-school programming as needed.
• Ensure accurate and confidential maintenance of personnel, student, and fiscal records.
• Prepare or oversee required documentation, reports, and other school-based administrative requirements.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with regional leadership, school staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Respond to and resolve school-based concerns and conflicts in a collaborative, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Maintain visibility throughout the school and build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
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