KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including five primary schools, five middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports students on their journey “to and through” college. KIPP MAC provides strategic, financial and operational support and oversight to all KIPP Metro Atlanta schools and drives initiatives designed to strengthen the schools’ academic programming and outcomes.

The Assistant Principal of Scholar Support position is responsible for the implementation, oversight, and maintenance of programs and records for special populations (students with disabilities, Gifted, ESOL, 504). They also provide oversight for the implementation of the RTI/SST process. The Assistant Principal of Scholar Support is a school-level administrator and serves on the school leadership team.

Leadership

• Model and support implementation of the school’s vision and goals
  • Advocates for and supports the development of an inclusive school-wide vision and takes an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school; owns the implementation of select school priorities in support of the school-wide vision
  • In collaboration with the  Principal, leads the planning and goal setting for the special population programming (Special Education, ESOL, Gifted, Section 504, and RTI/SST)  and ensures alignment with school-wide goals
• Contribute to school-wide planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goals
  • Provides input into school-based strategic planning including and identifying what the school’s strategic plan means for his/her own leadership and the people that he/she manages with a specific focus on inclusivity and special populations
  • Leads school wide professional learning in the areas of: quality instruction (including co-teaching, specially designed instruction, and ESOL best practices), positive behavioral support, developing appropriate IEPs, and compliance with IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 Rules and Regulations and follow through with observing, monitoring, and feedback to ensure implementation.

Talent Development

• Collaborate with Principal and provide input on hiring, developing and retaining a group of diverse, highly-effective teachers and school staff
• Model school expectations and collaborate on school-wide culture development and behavior management systems
  • Supports teachers in understanding process and roles in character and behavior intervention aligned to MTSS framework
  • Provides behavior support to include strategies and interventions for students with disabilities and Section 504 plans.
  • Communicates regularly with school administrators and staff regarding disciplinary actions and suspensions.
  • Manage parts of the daily school operations (e.g. arrival/dismissal, lunch/recess, school trips)
• Build one’s own and direct reports’ instructional knowledge of standards, content and instructional methods, specifically co-teaching and specially designed instruction
  • Supports quality classroom instruction and it’s improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching, and coaching
  • Reviews and ensures that all scholars with IEP’s are receiving effective instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
  • Monitors teacher data collection for IEP goals, objectives and transition plans.

Compliance 

• State and Federal Requirements
  • Provides oversight of implementation of RTI/SST process
  • Reviews, monitors, and meets timelines for IEP’s and 504’s - referrals, initial eligibilities, and re-evaluations.
  • Review, monitors, and submits compliance related paperwork for ESOL and Gifted programming
  • Monitors Full Time Equivalent (FTE) counts and the Student Record (SR) process during the year (SWD’s, ESOL, 504, Gifted), ensuring all student counts/student data are accurate and that student schedules align 
• Local and District Requirements
  • Communicates with and maintains relationships with external stakeholders (i.e. LEA, related service providers, behavior specialists, school psychologists)
  • Collaborates with building testing coordinator(s) to ensure that student accommodations and modifications for testing are appropriately implemented for all state and district-wide assessments for SWD’s, ELL’s, and students with 504 plans.
  • Collaborates with building administrators to complete all manifestation determination meetings for students with disabilities
  • Maintains communication with local school personnel, special education staff, and parents regarding the referral, evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilities, ELL’s, and Section 504 plans.
  • Attends all appropriate IEP meetings (Promotion/Retention, Amendments, Eligibility Redetermination, Initial Eligibility). Attends any other IEP meetings that require additional support.
  • Attends all requisite district level meetings/trainings, including regional meetings and LEA meetings
  • Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints regarding student support services.
  • Maintains student confidentiality and monitors confidential files for students with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree required
  • Advanced degree preferred
• GA Special Education Certification required
• 3+ years minimum teaching special education with proven results required, preferably at a high performing charter school
• 2 years minimum work experience managing a team and large projects
• Strong project and time management skills; ability to effectively backwards plan, juggle multiple priorities with great attention to detail, and deliver consistent and timely results
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with an aptitude systems-building
• Sense of humility, urgency, and customer service mindset 
• Strong ability to proactively solve problems and make decisions quickly
• Team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Ability to lead, influence, and hold others accountable to high standards of operational excellence
• Ability to be calm under pressure, especially in difficult conversations with parents and staff
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency  Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional 
• Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community
• Direction Setting: Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action
• Achievement Orientation and Performance Management: Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he/she manages 
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives 
• Instructional Leadership: Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data
• Instructional Leadership: Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies
• Instructional Leadership: Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy
• Achievement Orientation: Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing environments; bounce back quickly from setbacks.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package including

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, vision, and dental) 
• Life and Long-term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Insurance 
• Enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (mandatory for all employees)  

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.  KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.