Regional Director of Instructional Culture & Climate (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Troy, NY

4d•$109,300 - $120,800

About The Position

The Regional Director of Instructional Climate and Culture provides strategic leadership across KIPP Capital Region schools to ensure the development and implementation of strong, joyful, and structured school culture systems that promote positive student outcomes. This role leads the regional vision for school climate, social emotional learning (SEL), restorative practices, and behavior systems, ensuring alignment across campuses. The Regional Director of Instructional Climate and Culture partners closely with School Leaders, Deans of Culture, Student Support Teams, and Regional Leadership to strengthen school culture, implement trauma-informed practices, and support effective behavior intervention systems that create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred from an accredited College or University
5+ years of professional experience working in education or related fields
Previous experience in a School Leadership role, required
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the regional vision and strategy for school climate and culture across KIPP Capital Region schools.
Ensure strong, consistent implementation of school culture systems, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, incentive systems, and community-building structures.
Lead the development and implementation of research-based social-emotional learning (SEL) and positive behavior intervention systems within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Partner with school leaders to align school culture practices with KIPP Capital Region’s mission, values, and academic priorities.
Analyze regional school climate data to identify trends and support schools in implementing targeted improvement strategies.
Coach and support School Leaders, Deans of Culture, and Student Support Staff in building strong culture systems and effective behavior management practices.
Provide individualized coaching to school leaders and teachers on classroom management, restorative responses, and trauma-informed approaches.
Support the development and management of school-based culture and climate teams.
Design and facilitate professional development for school teams on topics including:
School culture systems
Restorative practices
SEL implementation
Trauma-informed practices
Student behavior intervention strategies
Serve as the regional Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Trainer, ensuring staff across schools are trained in evidence-based crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safe response strategies.
Lead CPI certification and recertification training for school leaders, Deans, teachers, and student support staff.
Ensure schools maintain compliance with CPI training requirements and safety protocols.
Support school teams in implementing CPI-aligned approaches to crisis prevention, behavioral escalation, and safe intervention practices.
Provide guidance to school leaders and staff during complex behavioral crises to ensure student and staff safety.
Ensure all schools implement aligned regional expectations for instructional climate and culture systems, including:
classroom routines
transitions and hallway expectations
behavior response systems
restorative practices
student engagement structures
Partner with School Leaders and Regional Leadership to ensure climate and culture systems directly support strong academic outcomes and joyful classrooms.
Build regional capacity for restorative practices across schools, including:
Restorative conversations
Talking circles and peace circles
Peer mediation and conferences
Re-entry circles and restorative conferences
Support schools in implementing restorative approaches to address student behavior and strengthen relationships within the school community.
Provide guidance during complex student situations and disciplinary processes to ensure equitable and restorative responses.
Lead the collection and analysis of school climate and culture data, including:
Discipline data
Behavior referrals
Student and staff climate surveys
SEL implementation metrics
Partner with school leaders to use data to improve systems, reduce exclusionary discipline practices, and strengthen student support structures.
Monitor the fidelity of culture and behavior systems across schools and support continuous improvement.
Partner with school social workers, counselors, and student support teams to strengthen services for students requiring behavioral or social-emotional support.
Promote trauma-informed practices across schools to support students experiencing adversity.
Provide guidance and support during crisis situations impacting individual students or the broader school community.
Collaborate with families and caregivers to strengthen partnerships that support student success and positive school culture.
Build partnerships with community organizations, universities, civic groups, and service providers to expand resources available to students and schools.
Support schools in creating meaningful opportunities for family engagement related to student well-being and development.
Support schools in establishing and maintaining consistent expectations for student behavior.
Partner with school leaders to develop preventative behavior systems and intervention plans for students requiring additional support.
Provide guidance on discipline systems that balance high expectations with restorative and developmentally appropriate responses.
Support school-based teams with data systems, documentation, and tracking of behavior and student support services.
Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Schools Officer (CSO), Managing Director of Schools and School Principal
Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws, and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.