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Job Description
School Transformation Specialist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools Print Application Deadline 6/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/3/2026 Contact Eric DeSobe Number of Openings 3 Salary Pay Range 115,000
140,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info Signing bonus eligible role Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary 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. Requirements /
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 e?ective teacher leaders
Experience building positive school cultures with strong student support systems
Track record of e?
ective team management in educational settings
Required Education & Credential:
Active professional teaching license
Highly Preferred:
At least 1 year as a principal or principal in residence
Previous experience in school turnaround or transformation contexts
Valid administrative credential (or eligibility to obtain one)
Experience working with multilingual learners and students with disabilities Requirements /
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 e?ective teacher leaders
Experience building positive school cultures with strong student support systems
Track record of e?
ective team management in educational settings
Required Education & Credential:
Active professional teaching license
Highly Preferred:
At least 1 year as a principal or principal in residence
Previous experience in school turnaround or transformation contexts
Valid administrative credential (or eligibility to obtain one)
Experience working with multilingual learners and students with disabilities CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS.
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