Assistant Principal of Instruction (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive vacation and paid time off

Paid family leave

Job summary

A public charter school network seeks an Assistant Principal of Instruction in Austin, Texas. This role involves driving academic and student culture outcomes, coaching teachers, and executing school-wide initiatives. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, a strong teaching background, and leadership experience. The position requires someone committed to fostering a joyful learning environment and achieving academic success for all students. Comprehensive benefits are available including medical, dental, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required.
• 1 year of teacher-leader experience managing and coaching teachers required.
• Experience working in education with historically underserved communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the School Leadership Team.
• Support the implementation of the School Leader's vision.
• Manage and coach a team of teachers to achieve academic results.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Management

Instructional Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Texas Teacher Certification

Job description

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre‑K‑12 schools across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Our schools provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful environment.

We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni, operating as KIPP Texas since 2018. Our mission is to create classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy.

Job Description

The Assistant Principal of Instruction supports the school in driving academic and student culture outcomes 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, the Assistant Principal commits to creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond.

Job Status: Please note that this is a general posting for internal candidates. We are collecting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience.

Key School Goals

• Achieve an A or B rating at 100% of KTX schools
• 95% of K‑2 students reading on grade level DIBELS
• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Reading STAAR
• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Math STAAR
• 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least one AP/IB exam
• 80% of students matriculate to a 4‑year college
• 97% Average Daily Attendance
• 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
• 80% of staff retained

Role Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the School Leadership Team.
• Support the development and implementation of the School Leader’s school‑wide vision and mobilize teachers to achieve collective goals.
• Own implementation of select school‑wide priorities and initiatives as directed by the School Leader.
• Champion KIPP TX core values and build a community of team and family members dedicated to achievement and collaborative opportunities.
• Operationalize school‑wide academic and student culture systems, processes, and routines.
• Lead the annual goal‑setting process for assigned grade levels and/or departments reflective of regional and school‑wide vision and goals.
• Effectively action‑plan and monitor progress toward goals utilizing campus and regional enabling systems.
• Troubleshoot and respond to concerns escalated from students, staff, and/or families.
• Support the School Leader in identifying and developing teacher leaders through coaching, feedback, and leadership development opportunities.

Lead Teacher Development

• Manage and coach a team of teachers, including special education teachers, to achieve student academic and culture results.
• Develop deep mastery of the academic standards in the subjects/grades for which you coach, and its implications across 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 toward goals with data‑driven instructional practices and data analysis meetings.
• Evaluate classroom teacher performance using KIPP TX’s teacher evaluation rubrics.
• Lead teacher instructional development with support of the academics team and school leader.

College Preparatory School Culture Management

• Lead school‑wide culture systems that address school climate, sense of social awareness, and growth mindset.
• Develop and support teachers and staff in implementing school‑wide culture systems aligned with vision for school culture.
• Coach assigned teachers on classroom management, teacher language, and practices to support a college‑preparatory culture.
• Ensure consistent implementation of research‑based social‑emotional learning and positive behavior interventions aligned within MTSS.
• Co‑create and monitor student discipline management systems that result in positive student behavior and support learning.
• Resolve conflict and disciplinary situations through a restorative lens while applying appropriate consequences aligned to the KTX code of conduct.
• Lead data collection and assessment processes to evaluate the effectiveness of school climate initiatives, including adult (TNTP, Two Step) and student‑facing surveys.
• 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.
• Collaborate with behavior interventionists when available, to coach and provide professional development around classroom management and Tier 1 behavior practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required).
• Texas Teacher Certification (preferred).
• 2 years of teaching experience (required).
• 1 year teacher‑leader experience with a record of results managing and coaching teachers and/or teacher leaders to improved academic and culture outcomes for students (required).
• Strong record of ensuring students achieve academic success (required).
• Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color (preferred).
• Previous school‑level leadership experience (preferred).

Competency and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization, and follow‑up skills.
• Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, human relations, and stress and conflict management skills.
• Excellent planning, goal setting, coordinating, problem analysis, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation.
• Enthusiasm to engage parents and community.

Physical Requirements

• The candidate must be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the region.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment

• Reports to school site Monday‑Friday.
• Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

What We Bring to the Table

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• KIPP also offers the following employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties.