Assistant Principal of Academics & Instruction - High School (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Albany, NY

11h•$85,500 - $94,500•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is seeking an Assistant Principal (AP) of Academics and Instruction for their High School (grades 9-12). This role is crucial in driving student achievement by owning the curriculum implementation management for high school courses and leading an instructional leadership team. KIPP Capital Region is part of a national network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to preparing students for college, career, and beyond. Located in Albany and Troy, NY, they serve over 2,500 students across seven schools, fostering an environment where every individual's gifts are recognized and developed. The organization is deeply committed to anti-racism, equity, and racial justice, expecting all stakeholders to actively participate in this work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a High school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment.
3+ years of Leadership experience, preferably with demonstrated excellence in instructional leadership, including instructional coaching, leading professional development, and responsibility for student achievement.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Secondary Education is strongly preferred.
1+ years experience in managing other instructional leaders preferred.
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Owns HS program design, including setting and monitoring progress towards program goals and creating key program deliverables (curriculum implementation and coaching tools, professional development calendar).
Strategically manages and invests key program stakeholders (staff, students, and families).
Drives significant and equitable student growth and outcomes in collaboration with T&L.
Ensures curriculum alignment with NYS standards and graduation requirements.
Coaches school-based instructional leaders in curriculum implementation and data-driven instruction.
Oversees the administration of assessments that yield meaningful data.
Creates data-driven action plans to promote student achievement.
Observes instructional practices to identify and address curriculum design and professional development opportunities.
Designs and leads professional development, both pedagogy and curriculum/assessment specific.
Designs structures and systems for leaders and coaches to enhance content knowledge and curriculum implementation.
Leads regular school walk-throughs and classroom observations with school and regional leadership teams.
Manages instructional coaches to devise meaningful teacher action steps that improve student outcomes.
Ensures effective performance management for all teachers through training, modeling, coaching, and accountability measures.
Performs other duties as outlined by the High School Principal.
Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values.