KIPP Massachusetts seeks both internal and external candidates for our school leadership pipeline pool for our Lynn, MA schools. Our School Leadership pipeline includes Assistant Principal, Dean, and Principal roles. Please note this posting is for our School Leadership pipeline “pool,” meaning, while our team has not yet identified openings for school leadership positions, we will interview potential candidates for future, possible openings. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. Please only apply to this role if you meet the qualifications outlined in this posting. We appreciate your interest in KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools!  KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFor a variety of roles within the KIPP Massachusetts School Leadership Pipelines, your core responsibilities may include:Teacher Development and Management Providing instructional leadership by coaching and developing teachers (Lead Teachers and/or Teaching Fellows) through observation, modeling, analyzing data, co-planning, and co-teachingSupporting teachers with classroom management, culture, and disciplinePlanning and leading professional developmentDeveloping content and managing logistics for school-wide assessmentsCollecting and analyzing student achievement data and using data to drive recommendations for instructionFormally supervising teachers (including performance evaluations at least twice per year)Developing and enforcing systems of accountability for staff including partnering with Human Resources to implement progressive discipline when necessary School and Community Culture Assisting or leading in teacher recruitment, hiring, and terminationServing as a liaison for parent concerns and communicationNoticing and naming school wide staff- or student-culture trends Acting on behalf of School and Regional Leaders on school-wide issues including, but not limited to, student intervention and family engagementBuild relationships with families, teachers, students, regional staff, and community stakeholders to promote a collaborative approach to supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional developmentPromote strong culture through the management of parts of the daily school operations including, but not limited to, arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school trips, school events, etc. School Leadership ResponsibilitiesSupport the development of the school-wide vision and take an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the schoolOwn/support the implementation of school priorities in support of the school-wide visionProvide input and feedback into the strategic planning of the school and identify areas of ownership for self and direct reportsWorking closely with other Leaders on day-to-day school-wide issues and representing a united school leadership teamWorking closely on the Leadership Team to ensure a joyful, supportive, and safe school experience for all staff and students Regional ResponsibilitiesEmbody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productivelyObtain required Admin SEI endorsementParticipate and engage in regional professional development and community events as requiredDemonstrate ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the schoolUtilize self-awareness, flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needsConsistently use interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students, staff, and caregiversDemonstrate effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students, staff, families and others in person, through written communication, in front of groups, and on virtual platformsPhysical mobility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overheadPhysical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situationManual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipmentKIPP MA educators are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit educators to do their best work. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture. 
