KIPP Public Schools Northern California
Administrator on Special Assignment (AOSA) - Oakland
1323 Market Street, Oakland, CA 94607
On-site · $95k–$116k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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Admin on Special Assignment
Department Lead Learning Team or School Site Reports to Deputy Chief of Schools or School Site Location Oakland Type Full Time FLSA Status Exempt Schedule Full Year if LLT School Year if School SiteAbout KIPP NorCal
We are a thriving nonprofit network of 23 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create 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. Our student community consists of over 7,100 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San José, Redwood City, and Stockton. 80% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 27% are multilingual learners, and 17% receive special education services. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.Role Overview
The Admin on Special Assignment reports to either a school leader or a member of the Lead Learning Team and drives the continuity of instructional excellence by implementing cohesive coaching cycles for core instructional staff, thereby ensuring no drop in instructional quality during site-level capacity gaps (vacancies and/or leaves). This role develops and coaches staff on curriculum, internalization, and planning, ensuring fidelity to school expectations. The AOSA leads direct coaching and school culture support to advance teacher practice and align support with individual teacher coaching plans. To maximize impact, the AOSA aligns onsite support schedules with the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) cadence to ensure seamless integration and strategic coordination. The AOSA manages the additional instructional support for up to two schools concurrently for specified periods of time, establishing instructional and cultural stability and continuity during transitions.Core Responsibilities
Achieving Measurable Gains in Instruction and Teacher Development- Develops and Coaches staff on curriculum, internalization, and planning, ensuring fidelity to school expectations and continuous improvement in instructional practice.
- Monitors and Synthesizes summative and formative data to align coaching plans with teacher development needs and regional protocols, resulting in measurable instructional gains.
- Holds accountable for the timely completion and effectiveness of all coaching activity, documenting progress in relevant trackers and O3 docs to ensure continuity and impact.
- Creates and implements professional development sessions that advance teacher knowledge and skills, directly addressing school needs or content team scope and sequences.
Establishing Cohesive Instructional Leadership and Strategic Alignment
- Aligns on-site presence or virtual attendance with the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) cadence to establish seamless integration of AOSA support.
- Shapes the implementation of the school's instructional vision and priorities by collaborating across school leadership, ensuring coaching directly advances strategic initiatives.
Cultivating an Orderly and High-Impact School Environment
- Designs and Leads teacher support in student support and behavior intervention systems, ensuring a reduction in reactive student discipline and maximized instructional time.
- Oversees and supports essential daily school operations (e.g., arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess) to maintain stability and continuity across the school site.
KIPP Leadership Competencies
These competencies describe the core leadership behaviors expected at this level – they guide how we hire, develop, and grow our people at KIPP NorCal.- Lead Self: You model vulnerability and coach others on self-awareness and reflection. You lead equity conversations and address systemic barriers in hiring and operations. You are a recognized expert who actively develops others' expertise.
- Lead People: You initiate courageous conversations with directness and empathy, shaping the culture and norms of your team or department. You seek stakeholder input, build coalitions, and create plans that anticipate the skills and resources required for success. You drive cross-functional workstreams with peers, aligning priorities across teams.
- Lead Results: You propose Key Results aligned to department strategy and ensure plans are feasible before moving to implementation. You synthesize complexity, weigh options with discernment, and bring clear recommendations to your Director. You create systems to monitor progress and hold yourself and your team accountable for outcomes.
Knowledge & Skills
Required Qualifications Experience- At least three years of leadership experience in a school setting leading the coaching and professional development of teachers
- At least five years of teaching experience
- Demonstrated achieving outcomes with students from educationally underserved areas
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Broad technical knowledge encompassing school systems’ functioning, classroom and behavior management, curriculum and instruction, models for working with diverse populations (including students with disabilities), and a clear understanding of education law.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to build effective relationships, influence diverse stakeholders, and synthesize complex data to drive effective solutions.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and implementation skills, coupled with a detail-oriented, self-directed work ethic and the ability to thrive in ambiguity and balance multiple competing priorities.
- Deep commitment to anti-racism, racial equity, inclusion and belonging, and passionate alignment with KIPP’s mission, vision and values.
- Clear California Teaching Credential (preferred)
- MS in Education (preferred)