Assistant Principal of School Culture & Climate

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 Assistant Principal of School Culture & Climate is responsible for leading the school's vision for a safe, inclusive, and achievement oriented culture where every student can thrive.

This leader develops, implements, and continuously improves schoolwide systems that promote positive behavior, social-emotional learning, student engagement, attendance, and restorative practices.

As a key member of the school leadership team, the Assistant Principal of School Culture & Climate partners closely with instructional leaders, teachers, families, and community stakeholders to ensure a consistent and equitable student experience.

This role provides direct coaching, management, and development of Deans, Behavior Interventionists, Social Workers/School Counselors, Restorative Specialists, and other culture team members while using data to drive continuous improvement in school climate, behavior, and student outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities
School Culture Leadership


* Serve as a member of the School Leadership Team, helping to develop and execute a vision for a joyful, structured, safe, and inclusive school culture.


* Lead the implementation of schoolwide culture systems, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, community meetings, incentives, attendance, and student recognition.


* Ensure schoolwide consistency in expectations for student behavior, routines, and restorative practices.


* Partner with instructional leaders to ensure school culture supports academic excellence and student achievement.


* Foster strong partnerships with families, community organizations, and external stakeholders to strengthen student success and school engagement.

Culture Systems & Student Support


* Lead the implementation of research-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and restorative practices within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).


* Build staff capacity to effectively implement restorative responses, restorative conversations, peer mediation, community circles, re-entry circles, ...