KIPP Colorado Hiring for Middle School Assistant Principal of Operations (24/25 School Year) at Denver, Colorado Full Time

About the Assistant Principal of Operations Role: The Assistant Principal of Operations (APO) is a school-based leadership position, reporting to the Principal and accountable to the Director of Regional Operations, overseeing all operational functions required to run an efficient, thriving school. This individual will work to create a shared vision and lead the implementation and execution of clear operational systems focused on fulfilling the needs of students, families and school community stakeholders. The APO will also serve as the key liaison for the school with the regional operations, finance, human resources, data, advocacy/community engagement, development departments and external partners.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates 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 build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

Day to Day Operations: 

• Develop, monitor and manage all daily operational systems. Systems include and are not limited to: 

• Transportation 

• Food Services 

• Facilities 

• Nursing 

• Time Off Management 

• Coverage and Guest Teachers 

• Staff Duties 

• Campus Schedule 

• Audits and adjusts key operational systems to ensure routine effectiveness. 

• Ensure the front office runs safely and effectively. 

• Holds staff accountable to all daily operational systems. 

   

Stakeholder Management: 

• Maintain positive and productive relationships with key stakeholders including Denver Public Schools partners and outside providers or vendors. 

• Meet as needed with DPS providers such as Facilities Manager, Kitchen Manager and Nurse. 

• Works to productively navigate challenges and concerns with stakeholders. Proactively escalates to Director of Regional Operations as necessary. 

   

Project Management:  

• Maintains project plans for all events and operational projects to ensure the operations team is working 4-6 weeks out in alignment with campus arc of the year. 

• Align with the Principal on project and event vision, scope and outcomes. 

• Manage Dean of Operations to ensure deadlines for all events and projects are met. 

• Lead project management for larger scope work such as enrollment, standardized testing and annual planning. 

• Events and projects may include: Field Trips, Report Cards and Conferences, Family Events, Registration, Recruitment Events, Campus Celebrations, Graduations and End of Year Closeout.

   

Student Safety and Compliance:  

• Develop systems to ensure compliance on all safety systems and emergency operations plans. 

• Serve as the lead of the school Emergency Team 

• Ensure campus meets drill requirements according to deadlines and drill criteria. 

• Ensure accurate documentation for 100% of health needs and medications with the DPS provided nurse. 

• Ensure front office systems maintain student safety and compliance with all federal and state laws at all times. 

   

Finance and Purchasing: 

• Serve as the budget manager (Principal is owner) for the campus and align with the Principal on all budget decisions. 

• Manage and monitor campus purchasing system in alignment with KIPP Colorado Fiscal policies. 

• Meet all required purchasing approvals and fiscal policies. 

• Manage and monitor weekly credit card, bank deposit and invoice reconciliation. 

• Ensure campus has necessary supplies, equipment and materials. 

   

Communication: 

• Develop and implement campus communication systems in alignment with the Principal. 

• Ensure family communication is consistent, clear and customer service oriented. 

• Ensures campus calendars are accurate, updated and available to staff and families. 

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with all KIPP Colorado families, students and staff. 

   

Enrollment and Attendance: 

• Drive results to meet 100% enrollment by the first day of school and through October Count. 

• Own and drive all campus student enrollment and recruitment efforts in alignment with the Director of Regional Operations and Denver Public Schools. 

• Manage and monitor attendance data from the Operations team. 

• Lead Attendance team and meetings to implement attendance systems to reach the goal of 96% average daily attendance for the campus. 

   

Student Data and Technology: 

• Understand and manage Infinite Campus systems for all operational tasks.  

• Ensure 100% of students are accurately rosters and schedules in Infinite Campus. 

• Ensure that annual deadlines for scheduling and student information systems are met. 

• Support KIPP Colorado Tech team systems for student devices. 

• Support operations team in providing Tier 1 tech and data support. 

   

Operations Team Management: 

• Manage and coach Campus Operations team (Dean of Operations, Operations Coordinator etc) 

• Lead operations team meetings and development 

   

Campus Leadership: 

• Serve as an active member of the campus leadership team. 

• Support leadership team priorities and decisions. 

• Own and drive operational results for the campus. 

• Drive operational training and professional development for campus inclusive of leadership team. 

• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Culture on school wide systems and routines in alignment with the KIPP Colorado home office team. 

   

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning

• Enforce positive behavior systems

• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)

• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties, chaperone field trips.

• Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events. 

• Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home

• Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations.

• Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems.

   

Professional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.

• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)

• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)

• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.

• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.

• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals. 

• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement. 

• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.

• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.

• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.

• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.

• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities

• Assist with both student and staff recruitment.

• Other duties as assigned

   

Assistant Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility: For more about how you’ll lead at the Assistant Principal level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cEtOT1-MSF0gA23ooBnOdMmFia2Ydhs-L8sbF-HlFiE/edit#gid=0) (this is an internal document, only).

About Your Skills and Qualifications at the Assistant Principal Level:

• Bachelor’s degree (required)

• Spanish bilingual (preferred)

• At least five to seven years of relevant and aligned experience (required)

• At least 4 years of K-12 teaching experience and/or a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success (required) 

• Past experience (2 years) of leading adults in a school environment (assistant principal, instructional coach, grade level chair, etc) (required) 

• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d_47-A0cVdRTyOn7fF9P-e4hH3Z8aVk_LG0AE5dXSTE/edit) ) (required) 

• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment

• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork

• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence

• High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills

• Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines

• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

   

Compensation and Benefits: 

Staff retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $90,000

• Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! (Tip: We don’t care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and  accomplishments.) 

• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare.  

• Time Off !!!:  More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• All employees receive summer break through an Org closure,  based on work location and position

• Access to Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career and weekly coaching session to refine your craft. 

• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program. 

• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop &  phone 

• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement progra (https://www.copera.org/colorado-pera) m, including a PERA 401k option.

• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)

• Additional Pay: Most school offer various stipend opportunities

• All the Insurance Options: 

• Wellness reimbursement

• Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance

• Voluntary long term disability insurance

• Voluntary short term disability insurance

• Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• All the Info: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15V79L9-XsbP1XwoTVv9D065wjBWgtsy6/view?usp=share_link) . 

   

   

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

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