School Transformation Specialist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
To lead urgent, sustainable transformation at a designated KIPP SoCal school by rebuilding trust, strengthening systems, developing talent, and ensuring high-quality instruction during a fixed 18-24 month assignment. The School Transformation Specialist holds full accountability for assigned school outcomes and is charged with creating the academic, cultural, and operational conditions necessary for long-term excellence, while preparing the school for a permanent successful transition out of transformational status. This role is 5 days on-site at one school location. The role is full-time, limited-term status with an end date of June 30, 2027 with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Experience: - Minimum of 5 years in school leadership roles - Demonstrated success in driving significant academic improvement, with evidence of year-over-year growth and/or outperforming comparable schools - Proven ability to develop e?ective teacher leaders - Experience building positive school cultures with strong student support systems - Track record of e?ective team management in educational settings Required Education & Credential: - Active professional teaching license Highly Preferred: - At least 1 year as a principal or principal in residence - Previous experience in school turnaround or transformation contexts - Valid administrative credential (or eligibility to obtain one) - Experience working with multilingual learners and students with disabilities
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Experience: - Minimum of 5 years in school leadership roles - Demonstrated success in driving significant academic improvement, with evidence of year-over-year growth and/or outperforming comparable schools - Proven ability to develop e?ective teacher leaders - Experience building positive school cultures with strong student support systems - Track record of e?ective team management in educational settings Required Education & Credential: - Active professional teaching license Highly Preferred: - At least 1 year as a principal or principal in residence - Previous experience in school turnaround or transformation contexts - Valid administrative credential (or eligibility to obtain one) - Experience working with multilingual learners and students with disabilities
Application Deadline
6/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/3/2026
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Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
115,000 - 140,000 Annually
115,000 - 140,000 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Signing bonus eligible role
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time