Principal In Residence, Leadership Pipeline (SY 25-26)

Principal In Residence, Leadership Pipeline (SY 25-26)

• Full-time
• Start Date: Next year opening

At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful 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. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program. KIPP Chicago is the highest-performing network of schools in Chicago, as measured by our city’s school quality index. We attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators. Our students and families choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional educators who work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Principal in Residence (PIR) program is a two-year residency that prepares rising leaders to become a successor leader at an existing KIPP Chicago school. The residency combines on-the-job learning, professional development, and mentorship and coaching opportunities to prepare participants to create and lead excellent schools. Principals in Residence (PIR) 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.

A Principal in Residence (PIR) is an aspiring principal preparing to lead a KIPP Chicago school in 1-2 years. PIRs are committed to and actively contribute to the success of their placement school and KIPP Chicago’s ability to achieve our mission.

As a Principal in Residence, leaders will:

• Act as a member of the school leadership team and gradually transition to school leadership responsibilities.
• Actively develop School Leader leadership skills & competencies.
• Benefit from on-the-job mentorship.
• Receive ongoing one-on-one coaching.
• Participate in readiness checkpoints.
• Engage in formal professional development.
• Build & engage lifelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goals: Supports development of School Leader’s school-wide vision and takes an active role in mobilizing teachers to achieve collective goals.
• Contribute to school-wide planning: Provides input into the strategic planning of the school and identifies areas of ownership.
• Develop teachers and emerging leaders: Leads grade level/department level collaboration and learning.
• Manage school-wide behavioral systems: Manages parts of daily school operations and supports teachers in building an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with School Leader to hire and retain staff: Develops deep mastery over academic standards and collaborates with content coaches.
• Lead data-driven instruction: Analyzes data and develops plans to address gaps in instruction.
• Model personal leadership traits: Embodies personal leadership traits and demonstrates a growth mindset.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of experience as an Assistant Principal or equivalent role (Required).
• A combination of five years of teaching and school-level instructional experience.
• Deep commitment to racial and educational equity.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student academic results.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and coaching experience.
• Experience teaching core academic subjects with a track record of achievement results.
• Active Illinois Teaching License (PEL) or equivalent out of state teaching license (Preferred).
• Cleared CPS background check and Faith's Law attestation before start of employment (Required).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salaries based on experience.
• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance offered at no cost.
• 403(b) retirement account with match.
• Robust professional development.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

KIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.