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Organization: KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Position: KIPP Colorado Schools - Assistant Principal/Dean of Instruction
Job Type: Instructional
Subject: All Subjects
Grade: 9-12
Start Date: 07/01/11
City: Denver
State: CO
Job Description: Assistant Principal/Dean of Instruction, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
At KIPP Colorado Schools, demographics don’t determine destiny. Our teachers do.
Who we are: KIPP Colorado Schools is a network of high-performing college-preparatory public charter schools. Next year, we will serve over 800 students in grades 5 through 11 at two schools in southwest Denver and a new school in far northeast Denver. KIPP Colorado Schools is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization that will grow from three to eight schools in the coming years.
What we do: We do whatever it takes to help our students develop knowledge, skills, and character traits. We work relentlessly so that every one of our students has the opportunity to attend college and has access to the life of choice and opportunity that college provides. The KIPP Colorado Central Office supports our schools, school leaders, and staff through organizational and academic alignment, business management, strategic planning, and back office functions.
How we do it: There are no shortcuts to success. Outstanding educators, rigorous lessons, more time in school, and strong school culture support our students as they climb the mountain to college. We work as a team, use data, and constantly reflect to improve our practice.
Why it matters: In our communities, approximately 1 in 10 students earn a college degree. We believe that this is unjust and unacceptable and, most importantly, can be changed. Nationwide, over 85% of KIPP middle school alums matriculate to college.
About the Assistant Principal/Dean of Instruction Position
The Assistant Principal (AP) position facilitates a culture of constant learning for instructional staff at KIPP Denver Collegiate. In partnership with the KDC Principal, the AP will implement a professional development program to guide assigned KDC instructional staff members in becoming master teachers. The AP will provide and secure meaningful and relevant professional development, serve as a model teacher, and further develop systems and protocols to ensure that academic achievement and school culture consistently reflects the values and goals of KIPP Colorado Schools. In addition, the AP will collaborate with the KDC Principal and KIPP Colorado Schools’ Academic Team in the evaluation, modification, and development of instructional best practice. Because the initial area of focus will be in math and science, the AP should bring a record of strong results in at least one of those subjects. This position reports to the Principal.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Advise, support, and mentor individual teachers to improve instruction through:
* Consistent classroom observation and feedback
* Facilitating curriculum planning and evaluate unit and lesson plans
* Promoting continuous, high-quality assessment as a means for evaluating student achievement
* Lead staff members to achieve high performance through goal setting and evaluation
* Collaborate with the Principal to create a comprehensive and evolving professional development program for teachers
* Manage school-wide academic programming, including course development, academic goal setting, and test scheduling
* In partnership with the KIPP Colorado Schools Academic Team, evaluate school performance data to make holistic and individual recommendations for improving instructional practices
* Serve as a key member of the KIPP Denver Collegiate Leadership Team, representing the school to a variety of audiences and supporting all necessary functions for school management and success
Qualifications
* Bachelors degree required
* At least 4 years of teaching experience, ideally in math or science, and a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success
* Significant experience with curriculum development and instructional methodology
* Past experience leading adults in a school environment
* Flexibility and willingness to actively participate in school community including, but not limited to: teaching electives and tutoring students, chaperoning overnight school trips, working with parents and families
* 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
* Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
* Spanish bilingual preferred
The Assistant Principal will begin work July 1, though resumes are being considered immediately and an earlier start date may be negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with experience and past results. Employee benefits include medical, dental, participation in PERA, and a paid time-off package.
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via: />KIPP Colorado Schools isdedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, and KIPP Denver Collegiate High Schoolprovide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to gender, age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or disability. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
The School
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
451 S. Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223-1928
School Leader: Mrs. Kaye Taavialma
Year established: 2009
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