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Assistant Principal of Culture at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
Assistant Principal of Culture at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy-January 2024
Denver
Jan 12, 2025
About Assistant Principal of Culture at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

  About the Assistant Principal of Culture Role: 

  As an Assistant Principal of Culture, your primary role is to build systems and structures that create the conditions and campus community to drive exceptional student experience and academic outcomes that equip all 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. APs of Culture are expected to lead and manage the proactive, positive systems that create joyful, rigorous, identity-affirming schools (for example, whole school Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) and coordinate responsive systems aligned with our values. They partner with the principal to lead behavior and culture, and they are expected to cultivate a participatory, achievement-focused, and outcomes-driven school culture that honors the multi-faceted identities of our students. In support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of KIPP Colorado, the Assistant Principal of Culture is responsible for leading and building capacity of all teachers and teacher leaders (especially Grade Level ChairS)  to implement and continuously develop excellent classroom communities, a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement, and a culture of consistent and high expectations with a focus on restorative practices.  The Assistant Principal of Culture partners with Assistant Principals of Instruction, the Principal, and the leadership team to develop teacher skills in best practices for classroom management and to implement school-wide expectations. They create and oversee co curricular activities that bridge culture, community, and academics and foster caregiver and community engagement. The Assistant Principal of Culture reports to the Principal and sits on the school leadership team. 

  About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

  Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

  What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

  Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

  How We Work: 

  The Assistant Principal works in close partnership with the Home Office to create a cohesive, coherent experience for our students and families and to realize the goals and priorities of our Strategic Plan. This includes (but is not limited to): 

  Aligning core work in their functional area to KIPP Colorado’s organizational vision, mission, strategy, priorities and scorecard

  Investing in and leading change management as we shift operating models and increase organizational alignment across KIPP Colorado 

  Partnering deeply with the Home Office Team to execute strategy (including priorities and initiatives) and develop staff 

  Building context and sharing context to ensure alignment of campus-based work with broader vision and strategy 

  Implementing and progress monitoring organizational priorities and initiatives at the campus level 

  Championing and stewarding KIPP Colorado’s vision, values, RIDE Commitments, and strategy 

  Providing input and insight to shape organizational strategy, including priorities, initiatives, and implementation 

  Campus Community and Culture Leadership

  Lead the development of processes and protocols for enhancing school culture 

  In some cases, Assistant Principals of Culture may manage and coach Deans of Culture and oversee the efficacy of their management and development of culture systems and implementation 

  Determine when and how to modify rituals, systems and practices for the overall betterment of the school

  Where applicable, manage, evaluate, develop, and coach Deans of Culture and Restorative Practices Coordinators (or equivalent) 

  Manage and oversee Grade Level Chairs; support them in school-wide systems alignment, MTSS implementation, development, data analysis, and planning and running team meetings

  Oversee and ensure accountable implementation of school-wide systems, including duties, PBIS, MTSS, and classroom behavior systems 

  Evaluate whole school performance data to make holistic as well as individual recommendations for improving school-wide cultural practices, with specific attention to supporting Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities (especially those with Behavior Intervention Plans) 

  Partner with AP of Instruction and Deans of Instruction to ensure consistent implementation of whole-school systems and coaching / support for staff 

  Oversee consistent implementation and upholding of cultural expectations 

  Manage Grade Level Chairs’ implementation of grade level and school-wide culture plans

  Develop teachers’ capacity with classroom management and student culture knowledge, skills, and mindsets

  Support teachers with student accountability and discipline matters, including coordinating and facilitating student-teacher interventions and parent-teacher-student interventions.

  Co-manage and co-lead the school’s summer orientation sessions

  Manage responses to parent concerns not resolved at the teacher or Grade Level Chair Level, especially associated with concerns about behavior, classroom culture, or discipline policies 

  School Operations

  Manage academic and cultural programming in all designated grade levels

  Coordinate all logistics and planning for end-of-year trips and quarterly team and family trips, including planning and implementing trip preparations throughout the year

  Manage Summer School (if applicable)

  Co-plan and lead all Data Days

  Co-manage Detention (or equivalent) with the Leadership Team

  Co-manage duties (arrival, dismissal, hallway transitions, lunch, recess) Lunch Duty with the Leadership Team

  Co-lead Saturday School with the Leadership Team (if applicable)

  Family Engagement

  Works with Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC) or campus equivalent on events to include, educate, and build relationships with families and students

  Works with Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC)  or campus equivalent to oversee family classes

  Supports and leads Culture Leadership Team  and teachers with student of concern parent meetings

  Attends all parent/family engagement meetings (such as Cafecito or CSC)

  Create systems to monitor and respond to family communication in IC behavior and conference tab usage by teachers

  Student Identity Development & Culturally Responsive Teaching

  Collaborate with Principal and Instructional Leaders to create, design, and execute e professional development to teachers on culturally sustaining and culturally responsive teaching

  Creates and plans events to celebrate and promote diversity, including but not limited to cultural celebrations (AAPI Month, Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month)

  Work with Principal, APO on ensuring visual culture reflects culture priorities, student and family identities, and strategic plan

  Student Culture

  Coaches classroom teachers in strong behavior and culture practices to enable rigorous and engaging academic instruction to thrive.

  Work with student leaders and staff to ensure a school culture where we are recognizing and celebrating excellence 

  Develops and maintains school-wide culture systems

  Oversees monthly culture walkthroughs with leadership team 

  Assist with student behavior infractions when they occur, and lead the school in setting up and maintaining system for implementing effective restorative practices Work with the Assistant Principal of Operations to plan and execute student opportunities, including: field trips, student conferences, student leadership opportunities, and summer programs for students (in collaboration with KIPP Forward staff)

  Set goals and progress monitors teacher effectiveness with upholding consistent culture and systems through quarterly culture walkthroughs

  Develop and oversee the culture team

  Oversee PBIS, restorative justice and discipline programming and data monitoring

  Oversees whole school culture plan

  Student Leadership Development

  Create a vision and design a plan for developmentally appropriate and values-aligned student voice and leadership 

  Work with student leaders to create systems and structures that promote student voice, agency, and leadership opportunities.

  Work with staff and students to ensure our students are gaining the professional skills and knowledge to be successful at any college and in any career.

  Coordinate and progress monitor non-academic activities such as overseeing after-school clubs and co-curricular opportunities.

  In collaboration with KIPP Forward, build partnerships with external entities that will provide growth and leadership opportunities for our students

  Work with students, families, and teachers to help students successfully apply to external opportunities

  Restorative Practices

  Designs and oversees delivery of restorative practices, anchored in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

  Ensures restorative practices are utilized with fidelity, including providing development and coaching for all campus-based staff 

  Ensures constant oversight of the schools climate in regards to the of the use of restorative practices

  Student Discipline Policies and Practices 

  Oversees planning and execution of parent meetings addressing behavioral concerns and disciplinary incidents. 

  Oversees and reviews all threat assessments conducted in response to major behavior events.

  Creates and oversees implementation of Safety Plans written for students as a result of major behavior events.

  Oversees Title IX’s and incidents of harassment

  Oversees ISS/OSS discipline practices and data collection

  Advisory Coordination

  Create a vision and design a plan for advisory instruction in collaboration with grade level chairs

  Work with teachers and school leaders to develop a scope and sequence for advisory curriculum

  Work with grade level leads and appropriate Home Office Team Members to create an advisory curriculum and resources

  Supporting All Learners 

  Partner with AP of Special Services to ensure effective, equitable, and excellent implementation of all Behavior Intervention Plans and behavior MTSS systems 

  Support and coordinate MTSS implementation at grade levels MTSS Chair with fidelity checks, progress checks, support in interventions, identifying gaps.

  Additional Responsibilities

  Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning

  Complete MLE coursework and certification requirements (required for most roles) 

  Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modification, and language support for students. 

  Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data 

  Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)

  Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties,chaperone field trips. Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events. 

  Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home

  Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior. 

  Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations.

  Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems.

  Assist with both student and staff recruitment.

  Professional Responsibilities

  Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.

  Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)

  Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)

  Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.

  Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.

  Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals. 

  Assume personal responsibility for student achievement. 

  Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.

  Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.

  Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.

  Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.

  Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities

  Assist with both student and staff recruitment.

  Other duties as assigned

  Assistant Principal Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility For more about how you’ll lead at the Assistant Principal level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cEtOT1-MSF0gA23ooBnOdMmFia2Ydhs-L8sbF-HlFiE/edit#gid=0) (this is an internal document, only).

  About Your Skills and Qualifications at the Assistant Principal Level:

  Bachelor's degree (required)

  Spanish bilingual (preferred)

  At least five to seven years of relevant and aligned experience (required)

  At least 4 years of K-12 teaching experience and/or a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success (required) 

  Past experience (2 years) of leading adults in a school environment (assistant principal, instructional coach, grade level chair, etc) (required) 

  A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d_47-A0cVdRTyOn7fF9P-e4hH3Z8aVk_LG0AE5dXSTE/edit?usp=sharing) ) (required) 

  Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills

  Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment

  Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork

  Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

  Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence

  High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills

  Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.

  Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment

  Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

  Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

  Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

  Compensation and Benefits:  

  Staff retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

  Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $90,000

  Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! (Tip: We don't care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and  accomplishments.) 

  Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare.  

  Time Off !!!:  More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) 

  Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

  All employees receive summer break through an Org closure,  based on work location and position

  Access to Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).

  Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career and weekly coaching session to refine your craft. 

  Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program. 

  Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop &  phone 

  Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement progra (https://www.copera.org/colorado-pera) m, including a PERA 401k option.

  Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)

  Additional Pay: Most school offer various stipend opportunities

  All the Insurance Options:  

  Wellness reimbursement

  Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance

  Voluntary long term disability insurance

  Voluntary short term disability insurance

  Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

  All the Info: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15V79L9-XsbP1XwoTVv9D065wjBWgtsy6/view?usp=share_link) . 

   

   

  KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

   

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