High School Principal (Immediate Opening) at KIPP

Position OverviewThe High School Principal serves as the chief academic and cultural leader of KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School and is responsible for driving exceptional student outcomes through strong instructional leadership talent development and operational excellence. The Principal sets and executes a bold vision for student achievement builds a high-performing adult culture and ensures that every student experiences a safe joyful rigorous and equitable learning environment.This role requires a student-centered results-driven leader with a deep belief in the potential of all students exceptional instructional acumen and the ability to build and sustain powerful systems that accelerate learning.Key ResponsibilitiesInstructional Leadership & Student AchievementLead the development and execution of a clear data-driven academic vision aligned to KIPPs academic priorities and state standards.Ensure the consistent implementation of high-quality standards-aligned instruction in all classrooms.Observe classrooms regularly provide actionable feedback and develop instructional leaders across content areas.Oversee the use of data to monitor student progress inform instruction and drive multi-tiered systems of support.Ensure strong intervention systems for students performing below grade level and appropriate acceleration for advanced learners.Lead school-wide efforts to improve literacy numeracy and college readiness outcomes.School Culture & Student ExperienceBuild and sustain a joyful safe and academically rigorous school culture rooted in belonging accountability and high expectations.Ensure consistent implementation of KIPP character strengths positive behavior systems and restorative practices.Partner with students families and staff to cultivate strong community trust and engagement.Lead systems that promote strong attendance student engagement and social-emotional growth.Ensure compliance with all student safety discipline and child protection policies.Talent Development & Adult CultureRecruit hire develop and retain a diverse high-performing team of educators and school leaders.Build an adult culture of excellence collaboration feedback and continuous improvement.Provide regular coaching evaluation and professional development aligned to KIPP and district frameworks.Develop leadership capacity in assistant principals teacher leaders and aspiring administrators.Address performance issues decisively and with care always prioritizing student outcomes.Strategic Planning & School OperationsOwn the development and execution of the schools annual strategic plan and academic priorities.Partner with operations leaders to ensure smooth school operations including scheduling budgeting testing student enrollment and compliance.Ensure fidelity to all local state and federal policies as well as KIPP Tulsa and KIPP Foundation requirements.Use data to forecast needs assess program effectiveness and make informed adjustments.Collaborate with the Superintendent and network leaders to advance region-wide priorities.Family Community & Stakeholder EngagementServe as the primary ambassador for the school with families community partners and external stakeholders.Build strong trusting relationships with families to support student success and persistence.Lead family engagement efforts around academic progress postsecondary planning and school culture.Partner with community organizations higher education institutions and workforce partners to strengthen student pathways.Qualifications : RequiredBachelors degree (Masters degree strongly preferred).Valid Oklahoma administrator certification (or eligibility to obtain).Minimum of 35 years of successful instructional leadership experience (Assistant Principal Dean or equivalent).Demonstrated record of improving student achievement particularly for historically underserved students.Deep knowledge of high-quality instruction assessment and data-driven decision-making.Strong people leadership coaching and team-building skills.Unwavering belief in the brilliance and potential of all students.Additional Information : All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation and Benefits:This is a Full-Time 12-month leadership position. Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits including health dental life accidental death and dismemberment short-term and long-term disability and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.As an equal opportunity employer KIPP Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation military status or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws or regulations.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Events,IT Audit,Land Survey,Accountancy,Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1