KIPP DC
Vice Principal (SY26 - 27) – KIPP DC
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Organizational Overview For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educates more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Key Pillars Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond.
Position Overview The vice principal’s job is to support the school in driving academic outcomes, care, and a sense of belonging for our students as a key member of the school’s leadership team. KIPP DC vice principals lead both instruction and school culture as the leaders of subsets of teachers and students in either specific grade levels and/or departments. Vice principals serve on the leadership team at a single school or various leadership teams depending on the needs and vacancies across KIPP DC. The type of school (early childhood, elementary, middle, or high school) and specific role (grade level/content level supported) will be determined based on school need and candidate experience and expertise. Vice principals will actively grow through participation in summer and school year high‑quality, meaningful formal and informal professional development, on‑the‑job training, transformative coaching, project‑based learning, and cohort‑based experiences with leaders across KIPP DC. The role is exempt, reports to the school principal, and serves on the school leadership team.
Key Responsibilities Vision & Goals
Support development of the School Leader’s school‑wide vision and take an active role in motivating and inspiring staff to achieve the goals of the school and of the specific grade/department being supported.
Support the School Leader in upholding excellence with systems that support the vision.
Connect the team’s vision, goals and actions to KIPP DC’s goal of becoming an anti‑racist organization.
Plan & Prioritize
Collaborate with the principal and leadership team in determining school and team priorities.
Prioritize and manage own time to deliver on short and long‑term goals or priorities.
Support teachers in planning and prioritizing their time.
School Culture
Lead an affirming and joyful culture for students; monitor, follow, and refine PBIS systems.
Work with staff and families to build an inclusive school environment for special populations (e.g., students with IEPs, students with 504s, ELL students, new students, students with HCYP status, etc.).
Plan for and predictably respond to student behavior that doesn’t meet school culture expectations; follow up with teachers to coach and empower them to plan and respond more effectively next time.
Maintain calm and poise in unpredictable, potentially stressful situations.
Instructional Leadership
Communicate and invest teachers and staff in a clear, inclusive instructional vision for all students; follow through on all instructional commitments.
Collaborate with instructional coaches to support teachers with clear, meaningful, and realistic unit and lesson internalization strategies while simultaneously growing teacher understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, standards, and assessments.
Be a frequent, regular presence in all classrooms you coach and manage.
Support a culture where teachers are invested in and prepared for whole staff adult learning; work with the Leadership Team to facilitate engaging, effective, relevant meetings.
Explain and describe grade level/subject’s curriculum, pedagogical practices, standards, and assessments and how they connect to larger beliefs about teaching and learning.
Talent
Build trusting, strong relationships with teachers and school staff as the foundation for development and management work.
Capture sharp, meaningful evidence during observations.
Ground feedback and next steps for teachers in student impact and data.
Identify high‑leverage coaching focuses grounded in student impact, transferability, context, and teacher match.
Develop, rely on, and refine systems that result in the effective coaching of all teachers.
Identify an academic gap across a grade level or department and develop and execute a plan that results in improved student experiences and outcomes.
Consistently communicate to teachers, through words and actions, that they are valued, supported, and cared for.
Actively and regularly communicate with the principal about progress, strengths, areas of growth, and potential trajectories of individual team members.
Understand and practice fair and legal employment practices.
Operations Management
Support the leadership team in executing school operational systems such as arrival and dismissal, mealtimes, and attendance.
Qualifications KIPP DC is looking for vice principal candidates who are committed to KIPP DC’s mission that all students can learn and achieve at high levels, have a strong teaching background, a commitment to creating identity‑affirming learning experiences, and are looking to develop the leadership skills necessary to lead great schools. Specifically:
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of four years lead teaching, school leadership, or direct student support (e.g., MHP, related service provider) experience.
Experience teaching core subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education) – preferred, not required.
Demonstrated academic results.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated record of timeliness, good attendance, reliability, and responsiveness.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its anti‑racist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families.
Competencies
Student Focus : Builds strong relationships and holds high expectations for students, keeps students’ best interests in mind, owns commitments to students, and builds a culture of respect for all students.
Results Driven : Communicates that delivering excellent outcomes, in student experience and academics, is a guiding priority; sets challenging goals; takes initiative; follows through; demonstrates resilience.
Critical Thinking and Problem‑Solving : Demonstrates strong judgment and data‑based, timely decision‑making; gathers information from multiple sources; anticipates problems.
Self‑Awareness : Demonstrates understanding of own identity, privilege and power; seeks feedback; actively asks for and accepts assistance.
Equitable Practices : Believes equity drives approach; creates inclusive environment; promotes belonging.
Impact and Influence : Clearly communicates purpose and actions; adapts style; demonstrates growth mindset.
Empowering Others : Actively listens; builds trust; demonstrates respect and appreciation; available and responsive to needs.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries start at $113,827 and increase with years of experience. Vice principals may earn up to $5,000 in renewal add‑ons each year they return to KIPP DC.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
403(b) retirement account with employer contributions and match, vesting after three years.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim/survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non‑discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.
Please note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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Organizational Overview For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educates more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Key Pillars Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond.
Position Overview The vice principal’s job is to support the school in driving academic outcomes, care, and a sense of belonging for our students as a key member of the school’s leadership team. KIPP DC vice principals lead both instruction and school culture as the leaders of subsets of teachers and students in either specific grade levels and/or departments. Vice principals serve on the leadership team at a single school or various leadership teams depending on the needs and vacancies across KIPP DC. The type of school (early childhood, elementary, middle, or high school) and specific role (grade level/content level supported) will be determined based on school need and candidate experience and expertise. Vice principals will actively grow through participation in summer and school year high‑quality, meaningful formal and informal professional development, on‑the‑job training, transformative coaching, project‑based learning, and cohort‑based experiences with leaders across KIPP DC. The role is exempt, reports to the school principal, and serves on the school leadership team.
Key Responsibilities Vision & Goals
Support development of the School Leader’s school‑wide vision and take an active role in motivating and inspiring staff to achieve the goals of the school and of the specific grade/department being supported.
Support the School Leader in upholding excellence with systems that support the vision.
Connect the team’s vision, goals and actions to KIPP DC’s goal of becoming an anti‑racist organization.
Plan & Prioritize
Collaborate with the principal and leadership team in determining school and team priorities.
Prioritize and manage own time to deliver on short and long‑term goals or priorities.
Support teachers in planning and prioritizing their time.
School Culture
Lead an affirming and joyful culture for students; monitor, follow, and refine PBIS systems.
Work with staff and families to build an inclusive school environment for special populations (e.g., students with IEPs, students with 504s, ELL students, new students, students with HCYP status, etc.).
Plan for and predictably respond to student behavior that doesn’t meet school culture expectations; follow up with teachers to coach and empower them to plan and respond more effectively next time.
Maintain calm and poise in unpredictable, potentially stressful situations.
Instructional Leadership
Communicate and invest teachers and staff in a clear, inclusive instructional vision for all students; follow through on all instructional commitments.
Collaborate with instructional coaches to support teachers with clear, meaningful, and realistic unit and lesson internalization strategies while simultaneously growing teacher understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, standards, and assessments.
Be a frequent, regular presence in all classrooms you coach and manage.
Support a culture where teachers are invested in and prepared for whole staff adult learning; work with the Leadership Team to facilitate engaging, effective, relevant meetings.
Explain and describe grade level/subject’s curriculum, pedagogical practices, standards, and assessments and how they connect to larger beliefs about teaching and learning.
Talent
Build trusting, strong relationships with teachers and school staff as the foundation for development and management work.
Capture sharp, meaningful evidence during observations.
Ground feedback and next steps for teachers in student impact and data.
Identify high‑leverage coaching focuses grounded in student impact, transferability, context, and teacher match.
Develop, rely on, and refine systems that result in the effective coaching of all teachers.
Identify an academic gap across a grade level or department and develop and execute a plan that results in improved student experiences and outcomes.
Consistently communicate to teachers, through words and actions, that they are valued, supported, and cared for.
Actively and regularly communicate with the principal about progress, strengths, areas of growth, and potential trajectories of individual team members.
Understand and practice fair and legal employment practices.
Operations Management
Support the leadership team in executing school operational systems such as arrival and dismissal, mealtimes, and attendance.
Qualifications KIPP DC is looking for vice principal candidates who are committed to KIPP DC’s mission that all students can learn and achieve at high levels, have a strong teaching background, a commitment to creating identity‑affirming learning experiences, and are looking to develop the leadership skills necessary to lead great schools. Specifically:
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of four years lead teaching, school leadership, or direct student support (e.g., MHP, related service provider) experience.
Experience teaching core subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education) – preferred, not required.
Demonstrated academic results.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated record of timeliness, good attendance, reliability, and responsiveness.
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its anti‑racist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families.
Competencies
Student Focus : Builds strong relationships and holds high expectations for students, keeps students’ best interests in mind, owns commitments to students, and builds a culture of respect for all students.
Results Driven : Communicates that delivering excellent outcomes, in student experience and academics, is a guiding priority; sets challenging goals; takes initiative; follows through; demonstrates resilience.
Critical Thinking and Problem‑Solving : Demonstrates strong judgment and data‑based, timely decision‑making; gathers information from multiple sources; anticipates problems.
Self‑Awareness : Demonstrates understanding of own identity, privilege and power; seeks feedback; actively asks for and accepts assistance.
Equitable Practices : Believes equity drives approach; creates inclusive environment; promotes belonging.
Impact and Influence : Clearly communicates purpose and actions; adapts style; demonstrates growth mindset.
Empowering Others : Actively listens; builds trust; demonstrates respect and appreciation; available and responsive to needs.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries start at $113,827 and increase with years of experience. Vice principals may earn up to $5,000 in renewal add‑ons each year they return to KIPP DC.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
403(b) retirement account with employer contributions and match, vesting after three years.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim/survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non‑discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.
Please note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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