ABOUT THE ROLEThe 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 - TBDKT meet school goals on the OSTP Science and U.S. HistoryKT meet school goals on the ACT60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP/IB exam80% of students matriculate to a 4-year college97% Average Daily Attendance 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 1080% of Staff Retained ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESAct as a member of the School Leadership TeamSupport 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 belongingnessOperationalize 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 familiesSupport 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 DevelopmentManage 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.
