Assistant Principal (Blytheville)

Assistant Principal (Blytheville)

KIPP Delta Public Schools operates tuition-free, open-enrollment college-preparatory charter schools in the Arkansas Delta, serving over 1,200 students in Helena and Blytheville. Through a rigorous PreK-12 program and an asset-based approach, KIPP empowers students to discover their purpose and expand regional opportunities.

Job Description

The Assistant Principal is pivotal in driving academic excellence and fostering a positive school culture. As a key leadership team member, the Assistant Principal supports instructional leadership, teacher development, and the implementation of school-wide initiatives.

Leadership

• Serve as an effective KIPP Delta Public Schools ambassador, embodying servant leadership and a growth mindset.
• Model continuous learning and lead adults to recognize the impact of their actions on student success.
• Collaborate with the Student Advisor to develop and manage school-wide initiatives and foster a collaborative community within the school.
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to create the annual school field event calendar and budget outline; plan and facilitate field events, including logistics, parent consent forms, financial documents, etc.

Educational Access and Inclusion

• Champion KIPP Delta's vision for academic excellence, critical consciousness, and an inclusive environment.
• Engage families as educational partners, ensuring their voices are integral to decision-making.

Performance Management

• Work closely with the Academic Support Managers to develop and monitor professional growth plans for teachers; partake in the lesson plan review process and support the implementation of professional learning communities.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback, regularly updating growth plans.
• Provide coaching to teachers to enhance instructional practices and implement evidence-based curricula.

Other Responsibilities (As Needed)

• Support student recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by school and district leaders to support strategic priorities and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field preferred.

Licenses: Standard Arkansas Teaching License; possess or eligible for an Initial Building Level Administrator License.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of teaching experience; 1-2 years in a leadership role required.

• Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprinting and child maltreatment registry checks.
• Participation in the Beginning Administrator Induction Program during the first three (3) years of employment, including mentorship and professional development.
• Ongoing professional development as required by ADE.
• Demonstrated ability in instructional leadership, strategic planning, staff development, and community engagement.