26-27 School Leader in Residence
11 hours ago
Newark
Job DescriptionCompany Description KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. Job Description We anticipate beginning interviews in early-mid February 2026 and the full process concluding by March 2026, with July 2026 start dates. Applications received after February will be considered on a rolling, and as-needed basis. Role Summary: School Leader in Residence The ideal School Leader in Residence candidate is a leader seeking a future School Leader position as either a founder of new schools or successor at existing schools. You have a strong track record of successful outcomes achieved through your strategic and inspiring leadership of others. Residents are enrolled in our rigorous Residency accelerator program to develop specific School Leader-ready skills and competencies. The Residency structure includes: * Placement at host schools to both shadow a current School Leader and to take on specific leadership responsibilities at the host campus, with accountability to the results of the school(s)/teams you support * Significant formal learning and leadership coaching provided by multiple leaders throughout the organization, including Head of School/Managing Director of Schools, Director of Leadership Development, Host School Leader, additional mentors, etc. * Mid-year application for available School Leader roles for the forthcoming school year Critical Competencies and Skills Embody a growth mindset: • Accept and effectively incorporate constructive feedback with urgency, • Articulate and consistently communicate a clear, compelling vision for your leadership brand and future, • Inspire others to commit to, and fulfill, outstanding outcomes, • Consistently prepare and execute highly effective meetings, professional development sessions, and presentations, • Develop teacher/leader capacity through observations, walkthroughs, real time coaching, and data analysis through O3s focused on student data and coaching towards goals, weekly walkthroughs, and frequent observation of leader work, • Leverage strong content knowledge and data analysis skills to drive results both within and outside of your area of expertise, • Create and execute data-driven strategic plans to meet goals, • Effectively manage teammates, ensuring that high performers continue thriving and struggling teammates receive clear feedback, coaching, and accountability, • Demonstrate personal excellence at all times (consistently professional, productive, prepared, and positive), • Embody and model our organization values: Kid Focus, Radical Love, Excellence, TEAM, Fun, • Consistently reinforces high expectations for all students and all teammates all the time, using motivation, clarity, and accountability appropriately and effectively, • Engage families and community stakeholders proactively and productively as partners in school goals, • Contribute positively and productively on all teams (Resident cohort, host school teams, regional teams, etc.)Qualifications Role Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree, • Demonstrated student achievement results from teachers and leaders that the leader manages and coaches, • Strong track record with achieving results through others, including community partnerships, • Demonstrated success in developing leadership capacity in others, • Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes, • Ability to set direction across an entire school and motivate others to action, • Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data using pertinent software applications, • Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies, • Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy, • Command of instructional design and the benefits and tradeoffs of school design decisions in driving student achievement at the high school level, • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, • Strong public speaking presence, • Operating standard office equipment The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: • Prolonged periods of working at the computer and sitting at desk. Additional Information KIPP Team & Family offers a market-competitive salary of $120,000 for School Leader in Residence. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function, using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sectors, and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training, and market conditions. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, • Optional participation in our 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions, • A school-issued laptop, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance #LI-NJ