High School Assistant Principal & Instructional Leader

KIPP Oklahoma Public Schools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Oklahoma Teacher Retirement

Job summary

KIPP Tulsa is seeking an Assistant Principal to partner with the Principal in driving rigorous instruction, strong student culture, and data-informed improvement across the school. The role emphasizes coaching teachers, leading professional learning, and aligning priorities with school-wide goals.

The position requires 3–5 years of leadership in education, Oklahoma certification eligibility, and a commitment to equitable outcomes for every student.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or a related field preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma administrator certification or eligibility and willingness to obtain appropriate certification, as required for the position.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful experience as an educator, with demonstrated leadership experience such as instructional coaching, grade-level or department leadership, dean responsibilities, teacher leadership, or school administration.
• Demonstrated evidence of contributing to improved student academic outcomes and supporting the success of students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of effective instructional practices, standards-aligned curriculum, assessment, and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to observe instruction, provide actionable feedback, coach educators, and support adult professional growth.
• Experience analyzing student achievement, attendance, behavior, and/or other school performance data and translating findings into action.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive, structured, student-centered school culture characterized by high expectations, belonging, consistency, and joy.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to lead adults with a balance of support, accountability, empathy, and high expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and remain solutions-oriented in a fast-paced school environment.
• Commitment to building authentic partnerships with students, families, staff, and the broader school community.
• Commitment to continuous learning, receiving and applying feedback, and growing as a school leader.
• Unwavering belief in the brilliance, potential, and ability of every student to achieve at high levels and pursue the future they choose.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned strategic initiatives, grade levels, content areas, or schoolwide programs based on the needs of the school.
• Translate school priorities into clear plans, expectations, timelines, and actions for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Monitor the implementation of schoolwide systems and routines and address inconsistencies when identified.
• Help ensure strong execution of key school processes, which may include assessments, scheduling, arrival and dismissal, student supervision, professional development, family events, and other schoolwide priorities.
• Collaborate closely with school operations staff to ensure academic and operational systems effectively support teaching and learning.
• Participate in school improvement planning and contribute data, observations, and recommendations to inform schoolwide priorities.
• Anticipate challenges, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions in partnership with the Principal and other team members.
• Assume additional school leadership responsibilities when the Principal is unavailable or as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional coaching

Data-driven decision-making

Relationship-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in education / educational leadership

Oklahoma administrator certification / eligibility

Job description

KIPP Tulsa is seeking an Assistant Principal to partner with the Principal in driving rigorous instruction, strong student culture, and data-informed improvement across the school. The role emphasizes coaching teachers, leading professional learning, and aligning priorities with school-wide goals.

The position requires 3–5 years of leadership in education, Oklahoma certification eligibility, and a commitment to equitable outcomes for every student.