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KIPP

School Leader (26-27)

Dallas, TX · On-site

In collaboration with regional leadership and state-wide departments you will leverage systems, supports, and processes to ensure that student enrollment, school operations, finances, and talent are ...

KIPP

School Leader (26-27)

San Antonio, TX · On-site

In collaboration with regional leadership and state-wide departments you will leverage systems, supports, and processes to ensure that student enrollment, school operations, finances, and talent are ...

Endeavor Schools

Assistant School Leader

Bellevue, WA

$25/hr

... leadership skills, professional conduct, and communication skills. The Assistant School Leader will also assist the School Leader in orchestrating relations with staff, students, and families to ...

Endeavor Schools

Assistant School Leader

Bellevue, WA

$25/hr

... leadership skills, professional conduct, and communication skills. The Assistant School Leader will also assist the School Leader in orchestrating relations with staff, students, and families to ...

Endeavor Schools

Assistant School Leader

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

This position is expected to spend 50% of time in direct care in classroom and 50% in administrative/leadership tasks. Primary Responsibilities: * Partner with School Leader on meeting enrollment ...

The Leffell School

Lower School Dean

White Plains, NY · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Lower School Dean of Students To Begin August 2026 The Leffell School is a cutting-edge K-12 Jewish ... This role is perfect for a relational leader who thrives on supporting teachers, partnering with ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for school leadership in the United States is $96,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in School Leadership, and why are they important?

To thrive in School Leadership, you need expertise in educational administration, curriculum development, and often an advanced degree in education or educational leadership. Familiarity with student information systems, educational technology platforms, and sometimes state-specific administrator certifications are typically required. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills set outstanding school leaders apart. These abilities are crucial for fostering academic excellence, managing staff and resources, and creating a positive and effective school environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in school leadership roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in school leadership often face challenges such as balancing administrative duties with instructional leadership, managing diverse stakeholder expectations, and fostering a positive school culture. Navigating these demands requires strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to delegate effectively. Building a supportive leadership team and engaging in ongoing professional development can help school leaders address these challenges and drive continuous school improvement.

What is school leadership?

School leadership refers to the process of guiding and managing a school to ensure a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment. This involves setting a vision, developing policies, leading staff, managing resources, and fostering relationships with students, parents, and the community. Effective school leaders, such as principals and administrators, play a crucial role in shaping school culture, improving student outcomes, and implementing educational goals. They also work to support teachers and promote continuous improvement within the school.

What is the difference between School Leadership vs School Principal?

AspectSchool LeadershipSchool Principal
Required CredentialsEducational leadership certification, master's degree in education administrationEducational leadership certification, master's degree in education administration
Work EnvironmentDistrict offices, school districts, educational organizationsIndividual schools, school campuses, administrative offices
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, educational agencies, government education departmentsPublic and private schools, school districts
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on broader educational management and policyFocuses on managing a specific school campus

School leadership encompasses a range of roles involved in guiding educational institutions, including district administrators and superintendents, while a school principal is specifically responsible for managing a single school. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and work environment, with school leadership often operating at a district level and principals focusing on individual school operations.

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School Leader (26-27)

KIPP

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Description
***Job Status: Please note that this is a general posting for potential future opportunities. At this time, there may or may not be a vacancy. We are collecting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. We appreciate your interest in the role and KIPP Texas.***
About KIPP Texas Public Schools
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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 fair world.
Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, we are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in belongingness, academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission and values-driven community who wants every child to want to run to school, the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
KIPP Texas is hiring for School Leaders in all four regional locations, you will be asked for your preference as part of the application process:
  • Austin, TX
  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • San Antonio, TX

School Leaders play a critical role in advancing KIPP Texas mission to create joyful, academically excellent schools. As a school leader you will set vision and direction in partnership with staff, students, and families to drive towards school improvement initiatives and KIPP Texas overall goals for healthy schools. You will manage, coach, and develop instructional, operational, and support staff to ensure all students have access to a positive learning community focused on preparing them with the skills to pursue the paths they choose - with a particular focus on building a college-going culture. In collaboration with regional leadership and state-wide departments you will leverage systems, supports, and processes to ensure that student enrollment, school operations, finances, and talent are sound. This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic and visionary organizational leader with significant experience leading schools (particularly in transformation settings) to improve and become a premier campus marked by academic excellence and joy.
As a School Leader you will internalize and drive towards academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Texas Public Schools in meeting organizational goals;
  • 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating - TBD
  • 95% of K-2 students reading on grade level DIBELS
  • KTX earn 90/75/40 on Reading STAAR
  • KTX earn 90/75/40 on Math STAAR
  • 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP/IB exam
  • 40% of 11th grade students score 21+ on the ACT
  • 80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college
  • 97% Average Daily Attendance
  • 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
  • 80% of Staff Retained

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a team to successfully build a school of academic excellence and joy
  • Set ambitious school-wide vision and goals, aligned to state wide targets, that will lead to school improvement and put students on a path to and through college.
  • Create and execute school-wide plans to prioritize time and resources to achieve annual goals.
  • Champion KIPP TX core values and build a community of team and family members dedicated to achievement and collaborative spaces of opportunity.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a school leadership team of Assistant Principals of Instructions, Assistant Principal of Operations, and other leadership staff.
  • Hire, supervise, coach, and retain instructional, and support staff at all levels across the schools.
  • Partner with state-wide departments to implement financial, operations, and talent systems and processes.
  • Cultivate a high-potential school leadership pipeline.

Act as the School's Instructional Leader
  • Partner with KIPP TX's Academic department and Head of Schools to translate KIPP TX's academic strategy to drive towards school improvement and student academic success.
  • Develop staff's capacity to internalize high quality instructional materials, including grade level standards, curriculum, assessments, and lessons.
  • Champion emerging bilinguals, students with IEPs and 504s to receive exceptional services and supports, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Cultivate staff to effectively deliver daily learning to drive student mastery.
  • Develop and deliver systems and processes to monitor student learning and teacher development.
  • Support staff to regularly collect and analyze student learning data in order to adjust instruction.
  • Observe and coach campus-based instructional leaders (Assistant Principals of Instruction, Grade level chairs, department chairs, etc) to ensure they are providing high-impact feedback to teachers.
  • Create and leverage mechanisms for teacher collaboration within and across grade levels and departments.
  • Lead whole-school professional learning to drive improvements in teacher practice.
  • Continuously engage in learning related to content, pedagogy, and instructional methods.

Foster a Joyful School Culture
  • Partner with your Assistant Principal of Operations and the state-wide school operations department to design and implement a plan to cultivate, register, enroll, and onboard New to KIPP families.
  • Provide a college-going, joyful environment where students experience connection and rigorous learning.
  • Maintain student enrollment to meet and exceed student enrollment targets.
  • Establish and implement school-wide systems to support strong daily attendance and partner with students, staff, and families to support and mitigate situations related to chronic absenteeism.
  • Leverage school-wide systems to develop a positive learning culture and establish strong rapport between staff and students and students and students.
  • Partner with students, teachers, administrators, and families to address breeches to school culture.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Texas Principal certification preferred
  • 3-5 years experience as a principal leading schools serving a similar student population to KIPP Texas; experience leading school improvement( preferred).
  • At least 2 years Assistant Principal or equivalent school-level leadership experience with a record of results of leading students to significant academic growth (required)
  • 2 years of teaching experience (required)
  • Demonstrated success leading teams to accelerate progress for students in transformation settings.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
  • Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills.
  • Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practices
  • Excellent interpersonal, human relations, and stress and conflict management skills
  • Excellent planning, goal setting, coordinating, problem analysis and decision-making skills
  • Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation
  • Enthusiasm to engage parents and community

Additional Information
What We Bring to the Table
The starting point for the salary range for this position is $92,250 and is commensurate upon experience and internal-equity.
  • Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits. High deductible health plan with HSA also offered.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
  • 457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year. 403b plans also supported.
  • KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.

Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
  • Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer/laptop.
  • Attending conferences or training sessions.

Work Environment
  • Reports to school site Monday-Friday.
  • Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements
  • Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional office for professional learning or meetings.

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