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title: 'School Transformation Specialist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools'
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# School Transformation Specialist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools

- **Company:** KIPP SoCal Public Schools
- **Employment:** temporary
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kippsocal/ceaee59d-44a6-4ba6-b8c6-e8d6f32469a9

## Job description

## Who We Are

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.

Mission 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 create a more just world.

## What We Do

At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Role Overview: To lead urgent, sustainable transformation at a designated KIPP SoCal school by rebuilding trust, strengthening systems, developing talent, and ensuring high-quality instruction during a fixed 18-24 month assignment. The School Transformation Specialist holds full accountability for assigned school outcomes and is charged with creating the academic, cultural, and operational conditions necessary for long-term excellence, while preparing the school for a permanent successful transition out of transformational status. This role is 5 days on-site at one school location. The role is full-time, limited-term status with an end date of June 30, 2027 with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months. Current priority application deadline is Sept. 11, 2026.  At least 1 year as a principal or principal in residence highly preferredTarget start date: Mid-to-late September 2026 Location: South LA/Watts area Likely interview process: Application screen >> video interview >> Zoom screen w/ hiring manager >> on-site school experience >> final interview experience

Desired Outcomes Drive comprehensive school improvement by achieving a School Health Score of 3 or higher in all domains by the end of Year 2, with demonstrated growth of at least one level in a minimum of three categories during Year 1 in collaboration with the School Leader.

- Develop and implement a data-driven transformation plan aligned to KIPP SoCal's strategic priorities

- Establish regular progress monitoring systems to track improvement across all domains

- Communicate progress transparently with all stakeholders

Accelerate student achievement by significantly improving academic outcomes in assigned content areas and/or grade levels across all student groups, with measurable growth in Year 1 and substantial gains by the end of Year 2.

- Increase proficiency rates in ELA and Math SBAC assessments by at least 10% annually from baseline

- Meet or exceed school-specific regional goals for literacy, math, and specialized populations

- Ensure 100% of teachers engage in weekly coaching cycles focused on instructional improvement

- Achieve at least 50% of classrooms meeting/exceeding expectations on the KIPP SoCal Teacher Practice Rubric by Year 1, increasing to 80% by Year 2

- Establish a safe, joyful school culture that fosters high levels of student belonging, attendance, and engagement.

Implement and maintain Tier 1 PBIS systems in Year 1, expanding to Tier 2 systems in Year 2; systems for effective school operations; and systems for effective management of assigned content areas

- Increase student belonging and safety metrics to ≥85% favorable scores

- Improve average daily attendance by at least 1% in Year 1, reaching ≥96% by Year 2

- Align suspension and referral data with school culture vision and KIPP SoCal policies and practices

- Build sustainable leadership capacity by identifying, developing, and preparing teacher leaders to ensure long-term school success

- Identify and coach 1-2 teacher leaders annually

- Identify successor School Leader by end of Year 1 and develop throughout Year 2

- Ensure ≥80% staff retention of assigned departments and/or grade levels through effective talent management

Strengthen family and community partnerships to rebuild trust and increase engagement of assigned grade levels or specific assigned groups.

- Achieve ≥85% family survey participation each quarter

- Attain a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of ≥30 each year

- Establish regular, transparent communication systems with families and community leaders

Support operational excellence and compliance by addressing gaps and implementing sustainable systems.

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- Support the enrollment and budget targets

- Support the elimination of compliance gaps by end of Year 1

- Contribute to all compliance and quality standards for MTSS, SPED, and multilingual programs

## Role-Specific Skills and Competencies

Lead Self (Self Awareness, Critical Consciousness, Continuous Learning). Impacts students and the adults they lead with a deep understanding of self and a willingness to continually strive to improve.

Lead People (Trusting Relationships, Team Culture, Developing & Managing People, Change Management). Engages in shared ownership and collaborative leadership; develops and empowers others; regularly works to create stronger results than any one leader could deliver on their own.

Lead Results (Strategic Planning & Prioritization, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Driving Outcomes): Effectively plans & prioritizes, solves problems, and engages in effective decision-making; consistently works to ensure excellent and equitable outcomes for students in order to create equitable opportunities for students.

## Qualifications

Required Experience:

- Minimum of 5 years in school leadership roles

- Demonstrated success in driving significant academic improvement, with evidence of year-over-year growth and/or outperforming comparable schools

- Proven ability to develop effective teacher leaders

- Experience building positive school cultures with strong student support systems

- Track record of effective team management in educational settings

Required Education & Credential:

- Active professional teaching license

Highly Preferred:

- Previous experience in school turnaround or transformation contexts

- Valid administrative credential (or eligibility to obtain one)

- At least 1 year as a principal or principal in residence

- Experience working with multilingual learners and students with disabilities

Personal Attributes:

- Unwavering belief in the potential of all students

- Resilience and persistence in the face of challenges

- Ability to build trust quickly with diverse stakeholders

- Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to make difficult decisions

- In addition to the above competencies and skills, all team members are expected to uphold, demonstrate, and practice KIPP SoCal values, standards of conduct, and anti-racism standards.

## Compensation

- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000. The role is signing bonus eligible.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)

KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website, http://www.kippsocal.org/. Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information I have provided — in this application and in any related materials, including my resume, cover letter, and interview responses — is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that KIPP SoCal Public Schools relies on this information in making hiring decisions. I acknowledge that any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in rescission of an offer of employment or, if I have already been hired, termination of employment, regardless of when the inaccuracy is discovered.

## About KIPP SoCal Public Schools

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: KIPP SoCal Public Schools operates a network of 24 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools across Southern California, preparing students from underserved communities for college, career, and life.
- **Entity Type**: Private Nonprofit
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (the network is part of the national KIPP — Knowledge Is Power Program — foundation)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: K-12 Education (Charter Public Schools)
- Target customers: Students in grades K-12 and their families, primarily in systemically under-resourced communities across Southern California (East LA, Southeast LA, South LA, Compton, and San Diego)
- Mission: “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 create a more just world.”

## Products & Services
- **KIPP SoCal Public Schools (24 schools)**: Tuition-free, open-enrollment K-12 charter schools offering rigorous academics, character development, enrichment, social-emotional learning, and mental health support. Operates under 20 Local Education Agencies (LEAs).  
- **Teacher Residency Program**: A one‑year apprenticeship program where aspiring teachers earn a California teaching credential and a Master’s degree while gradually taking on instructional responsibilities alongside a mentor teacher.  
- **School Leader Fellow Program (SLFP)**: A one‑year leadership development program for current instructional leaders to prepare to become school leaders (successor or founding).  
- **Special Education Services**: A team providing specialized instruction, trauma-informed interventions, and equitable inclusive practices to support all students.  
- **School Success Team (SST)**: Regional support roles in Academics, KIPP Through College, Operations & Finance, Talent, and Technology.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit). Annual revenue estimated at **$25M–$50M** (LinkedIn).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (nonprofit) – $25M–$50M. Total funding is not disclosed; operates as a federally tax-exempt organization (EIN 26-1607268).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, one of the largest charter school networks in the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**:  
  - Headcount: 544 employees (+10.1% YoY, +80 people) as of 2025 (LinkedIn).  
  - Now operates 24 schools across 20 LEAs, serving more than **10,000 students** and supporting **6,800 alumni**.  
  - 85% of all leadership positions were filled internally in the past year, indicating strong talent development and retention.  
  - 85% of staff and 67% of leadership identify as people of color; 82% of leadership identify as female.

## Competitive Advantages
- **National Network Scale**: Belongs to KIPP, a well‑established, high‑performing charter network with proven models for college readiness.
- **Commitment to Anti‑Racism**: Adopted explicit Anti‑Racist Policy & Standards, which drives hiring, instruction, and school culture.
- **Internal Mobility**: 85% of leadership roles filled internally; clear career pathways from Instructional Assistant to Teacher to School Leader.
- **Competitive Compensation**: Among the highest teacher salary scales in Los Angeles, with salary increases of $10,000–$20,000 in the first 5 years, plus differentials for advanced degrees and National Board Certification.
- **Diverse Workforce**: Reflects the communities served – 85% staff of color, 67% leadership of color.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the network to serve more students and alumni across Southern California.
- Invest in talent development through the Teacher Residency and School Leader Fellow programs to grow leaders from within.
- Maintain rigorous academic standards and a whole‑child approach, integrating social‑emotional learning, anti‑racist practices, and family engagement.
- Support alumni through college and career via the KIPP Through College program.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: KIPP SoCal emphasizes joyful, academically excellent schools and a commitment to anti‑racist, anti‑biased practices. Staff are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
- **Career Growth**: Clear, supported pathways from Instructional Assistant to Teacher to Administrative roles. 85% of leadership positions were filled internally last year. Formal programs like the Teacher Residency and School Leader Fellow Program provide structured advancement.
- **Compensation & Benefits**:  
  - 2024‑25 teacher salary scale is among the highest in Los Angeles.  
  - Salaries increased $10,000–$20,000 in the first 5 years.  
  - Differentials for Master’s degree, National Board Certification, and SpEd Autism Authorization.  
  - Stipends for school‑based leadership roles and coaching.  
  - 12‑month pay calendar, paid on the 1st and 15th, with summer break (mid‑June through end of July) off for teachers.  
- **Work Location**: School‑based (in‑person) in Los Angeles (East LA, Southeast LA, South LA, Compton) and one school in San Diego. Regional Support roles are likely hybrid or office‑based.
- **Perks**: Comprehensive health and benefits program; opportunity to earn a teaching credential and Master’s degree in one year through the apprenticeship program.

## Sources
1. [kippsocal.org - Careers Page](https://www.kippsocal.org/careers)  
2. [jobs.lever.co - KIPP SoCal Public Schools Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/kippsocal)  
3. [linkedin.com - KIPP SoCal Public Schools Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/kippsocal)  
4. [kippsocal.org - Our Team](https://www.kippsocal.org/about/our-team)  
5. [guidestar.org - KIPP SoCal Public Schools Profile](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/26-1607268)

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