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KIPP Capital Region

[2025-2026] Founding High School Principal

hace 25 días

Albany

Job Description KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. KIPP Capital Region is excited to open the first co-ed high school in the region during the Fall of 2026 to approximately 350 students with the goal of growing to 800 students by its year four. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. POSITION OVERVIEW About the Founding High School Principal Role: The Founding Principal will serve as the driving force behind academic excellence and character development for students, with a primary focus on instructional leadership and empowering educators to elevate their practice and improve student outcomes. This role is pivotal in shaping a sustainable and thriving school by developing future leaders and implementing systems to attract, retain, and develop high-performing staff. As a founding leader, this position requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to building from the ground up—leveraging best practices regionally and nationally to establish a model of excellence. The Founding Principal will play a key role in visible leadership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that engages students, families, and the broader Capital Region community. Reporting to the MD of Schools, the Founding Principal will have a strong network at the KIPP Capital Region and national level to support their work and efforts in building out the high school. This is an exciting opportunity to redefine education in the region, delivering exceptional results and ensuring seamless transitions for students from middle school to post-secondary pathways. The Founding Principal will shape and sustain a high school environment that embodies KIPP Capital Region’s Core Values. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional Leadership • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to address the academic, emotional, cultural, and overall well-being of students, staff, and families, ensuring holistic support., • Responsible for college-readiness academic outcomes of all students, with a demonstrated track record of obtaining or improving academic outcomes, including graduation rates, GPA averages, and SAT/ACT results., • Build and enhance instructional expertise by leading professional development, coaching instructional leaders and teachers, and fostering collaboration to improve teaching practices and student outcomes., • Support School Instructional team and utilize data-driven strategies to analyze student performance, guide instructional adjustments, diagnose issue and implement interventions to ensure progress toward mastery and high-quality learning outcomes, • Oversee the development and alignment of a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates academic and character goals to support student success including increasing, • Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of operational and instructional systems, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and adaptable to support student success and school goals. Vision and Culture Leadership • Develop and communicate a compelling school-wide vision aligned with the KIPP region, setting ambitious goals that lead students on a path to and through college., • Foster a positive and inclusive school culture by modeling high expectations for leaders, teachers, and students, emphasizing professional growth, constructive feedback, and equity-driven practices., • Build and sustain systems, structures, and relationships that create equitable and inclusive environments for students, families, and staff, celebrating diverse backgrounds and facilitating courageous conversations., • Establish and maintain traditions, rituals, and a joyful, rigorous culture that embody the KIPP Capital Region mission, vision, and values, ensuring consistency and growth year over year. Leadership Development and Team Management • Develop and manage a strong school leadership team, including Assistant Principals, Deans, and instructional leaders, to support teachers and drive student success., • Build a sustainable pipeline of future school leaders by creating systems for ongoing professional growth, development, and leadership cultivation., • Partner with Talent and HR to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse, high-performing team while fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment., • Coach and mentor staff to achieve performance excellence by setting clear expectations, providing accountability, and supporting professional growth., • Foster a collaborative, goal-oriented team culture focused on achieving school-wide excellence and timely addressing performance expectations. Community and Stakeholder Engagement • Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external business partners and stakeholders., • Build and foster relationships with community leaders and organizations, including maintaining a robust database of community organizations., • Represent the district, region, or school in workgroups or projects as assigned., • Communicate regularly with families about their children’s performance, school policies, trips, and events. Operations and Risk Management • Oversee the management of the school’s budget and financial resources, ensuring daily fiscal responsibility by strategically allocating funds to support academic programs, staffing, and facility operations while maintaining accurate and transparent financial records., • Monitor performance metrics, qualitative feedback, and data to inform strategy, decision-making, and accountability for achieving school objectives., • Lead solution-focused problem-solving for school-wide issues while managing and mitigating risks effectively., • Assure health and safety risks are identified, controlled, or resolved in partnership with appropriate resources., • Perform other duties as outlined by the Managing Director of Schools., • 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, • Strongly committed to the mission of KIPP and investment in our vision of being an equitable and anti-racist organization, • Strong DEI lens with exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices, • Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school, • Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment., • Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, • Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment. Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture, • Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours., • Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives., • Please note: Infrequent travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools is required, • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University is required., • At least three (3) plus years of experience as a school principal, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment., • At least ten (10) plus years in education, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment, and with progressively increasing responsibilities required, • Demonstrated leadership experience at the secondary level, including overseeing curriculum development, staff management, and student performance improvement, with a focus on fostering a positive school culture and achieving measurable academic outcomes., • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment and proven ability to foster collaborative environments supporting feedback and continuous improvement., • Proven track record of improving academic outcomes, including increased graduation rates and GPA averages., • Understanding of working directly with students in the charter, private, or public school environment ideally in urban communities is preferred but not required., • Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours., • Established computer literacy, including but not limited to MS Office Suite and other database systems., • Significantly strong project management skills and an ability to multitask effectively and prioritize work efforts, • Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives., • Excellent relationship builder with proven experience managing diverse stakeholders, leading change, mobilizing others, and creating champions to support an organizational mission., • Proven ability to manage resources (people, financial, equipment) effectively to support the organization’s short and long term goals and uses financial information to make sound decisions., • Demonstrated proficiency in leading through change, executing major initiatives, and leading cross-departmental work., • Generous time-off, • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, • Childcare benefits, • Unparalleled work/life integration, • Casual dress code, • Relocation stipend (conditions apply) Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.

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