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School: KIPP Denver Collegiate High School

Job Title: KIPP Denver Collegiate School Leader (Principal)

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership

Work Year: 2012-2013

Job Description:

Job Description:
At KIPP Colorado Schools, demographics don’t determine destiny.

About KIPP Colorado Schools
KIPP Colorado Schools is a fast-growing network of open-enrollment, public, college-preparatory charter schools. KIPP Colorado Schools are staffed with outstanding educators and have a strong culture of achievement and support in order to help our students make significant academic gains. KIPP Colorado Schools currently operates a middle school and a high school in southwest Denver and a middle school in northeast Denver, and has a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. The organization is preparing for significant growth in the coming years. KIPP Colorado Schools is affiliated with the national KIPP Network (Knowledge is Power Program), which recruits and trains school leaders to open KIPP schools across the country. The KIPP network is rapidly growing, with 109 schools currently operating throughout the US.

Position Overview
The principal at KIPP Denver Collegiate (KDC) is part of KIPP Colorado Schools’ leadership team and is responsible for leading and developing a dynamic faculty who will prepare our students to succeed to and through college and lead lives of choice and opportunity. Like at KIPP schools across the country, the principal will set a powerful vision for student achievement and will strategically implement the school’s mission through effective leadership and management of all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, student, parents, and the community. The principal is responsible for managing and overseeing all functions of the individual school site including all aspects of the instructional program, school environment, and the operational and fiscal health of the school. The principal is an active member of KIPP Colorado’s regional leadership team and principal community of practice. The principal reports to the Chief Academic Officer at KIPP Colorado Schools and receives support from the Chief Academic Officer and the Regional Office.
KDC will be in its fourth year in 2012-2013, with its first senior class. The school is positioned to be Colorado’s first 90/90/90 high school – 90% students of color, 90% low-income, and 90% (or more) on their way to and through college. Given that Colorado has the largest gap in the nation between whites and non-whites who hold post-secondary degrees, this position is of importance to our students and to our community. Just over half of the students at KDC come from college-preparatory middle schools. The school is known for its early gains in reading proficiency levels, its commitment to service learning, and its strong and positive student culture. KDC has made early investments in technology and if the new leadership is interested in pursuing a blended learning model to achieve results, KIPP Colorado is prepared to support that interest.

Primary Responsibilities
•   Implement a high-quality, rigorous, college-preparatory program that promotes critical thinking, citizenship, leadership, and growth and is consistent with KIPP Colorado Schools’ mission and vision
•   Ensure that every student is college-ready upon graduation from KIPP Denver Collegiate
•   Hire, lead, and manage dynamic staff and faculty team to deliver exceptional results for all students, including those who are English Learners or have special needs
•   Create an effective, collaborative team of people jointly responsible for the attainment of school goals and committed to achieving excellence
•   Set ambitious school goals for student achievement and performance; hold staff members accountable for achieving results
•   Build relationships with all stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, parents, funders, board members, the school district, and the community
•   Foster a safe, just, and welcoming school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes the school’s four virtues: wisdom, justice, humanity, and courage
•   Manage student behavior and oversee all disciplinary actions
•   Promote a culture of continuously improving teaching practice through professional development, collaboration, modeling, and collaborative planning amongst the faculty and staff
•   Coach, develop, and grow leaders from within the organization, giving opportunities for staff to develop new skills, develop their own leadership, and improve their craft
•   Use data to inform practice and drive decision-making and instruction at the school
•   Manage all operations at the school site, ensure fiscal solvency, and oversee the school facility
•   Build a sustainable organization for all team members and manage all human resource issues including hiring and evaluating the performance of all staff members
•   As a member of the regional leadership team, actively participate in the KIPP Colorado Schools regional activities and practices, helping to ensure the success of all KIPP Colorado Schools students
•   Ensure compliance of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Qualifications, Skills and Qualities
•   Bachelor’s Degree (required); Master’s Degree (preferred)
•   A minimum of 4-5 years teaching in a low income school with demonstrated exemplary results
•   At least two years of leadership in a low income school with demonstrated exemplary results
•   Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
•   Has a deep passion for social justice and equity for all children; believes that all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of demography
•   Ability to work with diverse student body and staff
•   Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
•   Is a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver
•   Can effectively balance the larger vision and plan for the school with ensuring the day-to-day operations are sound
•   Team player
•   Ability to effectively manage instructional and non-instructional personnel
•   Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
•   Ability to implement effective business systems that ensure proper stewardship of school funds
•   Knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
•   English/Spanish bilingual or Spanish proficient (preferred)

Application Instructions:

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via: http://www.kippcolorado.org/teachers/join-our-team
Due to the time of year at our schools, KIPP staff cannot reply to direct email or phone inquiries but will be reviewing resumes immediately.

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, and KIPP Denver Collegiate High School provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to gender, age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or disability. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

Date Posted: 2011-11-07

Closing Date: 2012-02-07

KIPP Denver Collegiate High School Profile

Address

KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
375 S. Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.kippdenver.org
Phone: (303)922-5324
Fax: (303)632-0410

School Info

Authorizer: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Year Opened: 2009
County: Denver
District: Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: 9 , 10 , 11
Enrollment: 226

Description

(Opening for the 2009-2010 School Year)

The first KIPP Colorado School, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, has been successfully preparing underserved middle school students for great high schools so they can continue their climb to college. KIPP Colorado Collegiate High School will open in the fall of 2009, and planning is underway for further growth. KIPP Colorado Schools close the achievement gap for low-income students, making the dream of a college education a reality.