Assistant Principal - SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE at KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life. 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 create a more just world. The role: The Assistant School Leader (ASL) is both an instructional leader and a people manager who plays a vital role in the success of our students, families, and staff. As a key member of the school’s leadership team, the ASL partners with the School Leader and other leaders to drive exceptional academic achievement and a joyful, values-driven school culture. This position is responsible for leading teachers in both instruction and character development—investing a mission-driven team of educators to bring the school’s vision to life and ensure every student thrives. What you'll do: -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 investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school -Owns the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide vision -With guidance from the School Leader, leads the planning and goal setting for the grades/departments that they manage and ensures alignment with school-wide goals -Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goals -Provides input into the sch
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Strong instructional coaching background (department chair, grade level chair, etc.) Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community Build Relationships: Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with students, families, teachers and colleagues based on mutual respect, integrity and trust. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives and support KIPP SoCal's belief that education is for liberation Planning, Prioritization and Execution: Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute on own and grade/department team's work Direction-Setting and Team Leadership: Ability to lead a grade/department team to reach its vision and goals Achievement Orientation and Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he/she coaches. Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes. Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; able to analyze student achievement data and identify team/individual teacher adjustments to instruction. Has built proficiency across own grade/department content standards and how they are assessed.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Strong instructional coaching background (department chair, grade level chair, etc.) Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community Build Relationships: Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with students, families, teachers and colleagues based on mutual respect, integrity and trust. Cultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives and support KIPP SoCal's belief that education is for liberation Planning, Prioritization and Execution: Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute on own and grade/department team's work Direction-Setting and Team Leadership: Ability to lead a grade/department team to reach its vision and goals Achievement Orientation and Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he/she coaches. Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes. Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; able to analyze student achievement data and identify team/individual teacher adjustments to instruction. Has built proficiency across own grade/department content standards and how they are assessed.
Comments and Other Information
Openings available in East, South and Southeast LA
Comments and Other Information
Openings available in East, South and Southeast LA
Application Deadline
Continuous
Date Posted
7/15/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive Salary
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time