HS Assistant Principal (25-26)

Join the KIPP Team & Family

KIPP is hiring a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with the unyielding belief that every child will succeed. 

KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in Tulsa. We are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools currently educates over 500 students and supports hundreds of alumni. Today, KIPP Tulsa consists of one middle school,  KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory, and one high school, KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School, serving grades 6th-12th.

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 build a more just world.

Vision:

Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

We are a Team & Family

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days and the hard days. So, we support our teachers in making the most of those gifts. It starts with respect – for our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, their professional growth, and the lives they lead beyond our walls.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE BEING A PRINCIPAL AT KIPP

You’ll Lead a Team That Lives Its Values
At KIPP Tulsa, our principals lead teams that are deeply committed to living our values. Together, we work in schools and communities, not just classrooms. We collaborate and share responsibility for student and school success. Like a family, we support one another, act with empathy, and build strong, trusting relationships that extend to our students, families, and community.

You’ll Be the Change
As a principal, you’ll join a national network of over 270 KIPP schools and lead one of our three future schools in Tulsa. Your leadership will fuel hope, drive equity, and inspire optimism as we work toward achieving a more just and equitable world for our scholars and their families. You’ll play a critical role in transforming lives and shaping the future, starting right here in Tulsa.

You’ll Be Empowered and Valued
We believe in supporting our leaders to achieve excellence. As a principal, you’ll have access to competitive compensation, innovative tools, and leadership development opportunities to help you bring your vision to life. You’ll lead with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to create impactful, joyful learning environments.

You’ll Never Stop Growing
The journey of leadership is one of continuous learning. At KIPP, principals receive individualized coaching, participate in professional learning communities, and engage in leadership development programs. From experienced leaders to those stepping into the role for the first time, we invest in your growth to ensure you can invest in others.

You’ll Create Joyful Moments
As a KIPP principal, you’ll help foster a culture of joy, celebration, and connection. Whether it’s leading a school spirit rally, sharing gratitude at a staff appreciation event, or participating in family celebrations, you’ll cultivate a sense of belonging and pride in every corner of your school community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Principal's job is to support the school in driving academic and student culture outcomes for students as a key member of the school’s leadership team. Through supervising, coaching, training, and developing a cohort of teachers, managing key student culture initiatives, and supporting other school-wide priorities, our Assistant Principals commit to creating 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 just world.

As an Assistant Principal, you will internalize and drive toward cohort-specific academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools in meeting organizational goals;

• 100% of KT Schools achieve an A or B rating - TBD
• KT meet school goals on the OSTP Science and U.S. History
• KT meet school goals on the ACT
• 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP/IB exam
• 80% of students matriculate to a 4-year college
• 97% Average Daily Attendance 
• 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
• 80% of Staff Retained 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a member of the School Leadership Team

• Support the development and implementation of the School Leader’s school-wide vision and take an active role in investing and mobilizing teachers to achieve the collective goals of the school. 
• Own implementation of select school-wide priorities and initiatives as directed by the school leader in support of the school-wide vision and short and long-term academic and cultural goals.
• Champion KIPP Tulsa's core values and build a community of team and family members dedicated to achievement, inclusion, and belongingness
• Operationalize school-wide academic and student culture systems, processes, and routines.
• With guidance from the school leader, lead the annual goal-setting process for assigned grade levels and/or departments that is reflective of the set regional and school-wide vision and goals.
• Effectively action plan and monitor progress towards goals utilizing and established campus and regional enabling systems.
• Troubleshoot and respond to concerns escalated from students, staff, and/or families
• Support the School Leader in identifying and developing teacher leaders (Content Team Leaders and/or Grade Level Chairs) by providing coaching, feedback, and opportunities for leadership development.

Lead Teacher Development

• Manage and coach a team of teachers, including special education teachers, to achieve student academic and cultural results.
• Develop deep mastery of the academic standards in the subjects/grades for which s/he coaches and its implications for all subjects/grades.
• Lead the implementation and internalization of rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners, including weekly content team meetings and lesson internalization.
• Implement regular coaching cycles through observation and real-time feedback.
• Coach a cohort of up to 9 teachers, including special education teachers, and collaborate with instructional staff to develop knowledge, design, and implement effective instructional strategies that address the needs of all students.
• Support the coordination and implementation of school-wide assessments and analyze assessments to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for intervention.
• Monitor student academic progress towards goals with data-driven instructional practices and data analysis meetings.
• Evaluate classroom teacher performance using KIPP Tulsa’s Rubric for Equity and Excellence 
• Lead teacher instructional development with the support of the academic team and school leader.

College Preparatory School Culture Management 

• Lead school-wide school culture systems that address the evaluated areas of school climate, sense of belonging, social awareness, and growth mindset.
• Develop and support teachers and staff in the implementation of school-wide culture systems (i.e., entry, dismissal, transition, incentive systems, community meetings, etc.) aligned with the vision for school culture.
• Coach their assigned teachers on classroom management, teacher language, and practices to support a college preparatory culture.
• Ensure consistent implementation of research-based social-emotional learning (SEL) and positive behavior interventions aligned within a multi-tiered intervention framework (MTSS).
• Co-create and monitor student discipline management systems that result in positive student behavior and support learning (i.e., detention systems, In-School Suspension Systems, Re-Entry Systems, and Intervention Systems).
• Resolve conflict and disciplinary situations through a restorative lens while applying appropriate consequences aligned to the KIPP Tulsa code of conduct.
• Lead data collection and assessment process to evaluate the effectiveness of school climate initiatives including adult (TNTP, Two Step) and student facing surveys (Student Needs Assessment).
• Invest and build collaborative partnerships with parents and community, and other stakeholders  to support students’ success and strengthen community involvement.
• Manage staff and student celebrations.
• Cross collaboration with behavior interventionist(s) when available, to coach and provide professional development around classroom management and Tier 1 behavior practices.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required)
• Oklahoma Teacher Certification (preferred)
• 5 years of teaching experience (required)
• 1-year teacher leader experience leading teachers and/or teacher leaders with a record of results in improving academic and culture outcomes for students (content lead, grade level lead, etc.) (required)
• Strong record of ensuring students achieve academic success (required)
• Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color (preferred)
• Previous school-level leadership experience (preferred)

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Deep belief that all students can learn
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive results through others
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong prioritization and time and task management skills
• Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practices
• Excellent interpersonal, human relations, and stress and conflict management skills
• Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation
• Enthusiasm to engage parents and community

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a Full-Time, 12-month leadership position. 

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits, including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long-term disability, and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Oklahoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.