Position Overview:
The Executive Principal of Innovation & Achievement is a strategic leader responsible for driving academic excellence, innovation, and leadership development across KIPP Kansas City, with a focus on supporting and transforming turnaround schools. This role is essential in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, equity, and high achievement, collaborating closely with school leaders to implement innovative practices that empower all students to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
Provide strategic leadership and guidance to school principals especially within turnaround schools, to ensure alignment with KIPP KC’s mission and goals.
Collaborate with school leaders to design and implement initiatives that drive school improvement and student achievement.
Serve as a key member of the regional leadership team, contributing to organizational planning, decision-making, and long-term strategy.
Instructional Excellence:
School Improvement & Innovation:
Spearhead regional initiatives focused on closing the achievement gap and promoting educational equity.
Monitor academic performance data and collaborate with school leaders to implement interventions and strategies that improve student outcomes.
Lead efforts to integrate new, evidence-based practices into schools that foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Talent Development:
Mentor and develop current and aspiring school leaders to strengthen leadership pipelines across KIPP Kansas City.
Support recruitment, hiring, and retention of high-quality educators who are aligned with KIPP KC’s mission and values.
Partner with leadership teams to identify emerging leaders and create professional growth opportunities that build their capacity.