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

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, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

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

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Regional Strategy & Systems Leadership


* 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.

Leadership Development & Coaching


* 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 developmen...