Assistant Principal (Blytheville)

Company Description

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.

Additional Information

Assistant Principal salaries will be based on individual experience and within the SY 2025-26 Salary Schedule range.

KIPP Delta Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.