[2025-2026] Founding High School Principal

Founding High School Principal

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

KIPP Capital Region is excited to open the first co-ed high school in the region during the Fall of 2026 to approximately 350 students with the goal of growing to 800 students by its year four. 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

About the Founding High School Principal Role :

The Founding Principal will serve as the driving force behind academic excellence and character development for students, with a primary focus on instructional leadership and empowering educators to elevate their practice and improve student outcomes. This role is pivotal in shaping a sustainable and thriving school by developing future leaders and implementing systems to attract, retain, and develop high-performing staff.

As a founding leader, this position requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to building from the ground upleveraging best practices regionally and nationally to establish a model of excellence. The Founding Principal will play a key role in visible leadership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that engages students, families, and the broader Capital Region community.

Reporting to the MD of Schools, the Founding Principal will have a strong network at the KIPP Capital Region and national level to support their work and efforts in building out the high school.

This is an exciting opportunity to redefine education in the region, delivering exceptional results and ensuring seamless transitions for students from middle school to post-secondary pathways. The Founding Principal will shape and sustain a high school environment that embodies KIPP Capital Region's Core Values.

Duties / Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to address the academic, emotional, cultural, and overall well-being of students, staff, and families, ensuring holistic support.
• Responsible for college-readiness academic outcomes of all students, with a demonstrated track record of obtaining or improving academic outcomes, including graduation rates, GPA averages, and SAT / ACT results.
• Build and enhance instructional expertise by leading professional development, coaching instructional leaders and teachers, and fostering collaboration to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
• Support School Instructional team and utilize data-driven strategies to analyze student performance, guide instructional adjustments, diagnose issues, and implement interventions to ensure progress toward mastery and high-quality learning outcomes.
• Oversee the development and alignment of a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates academic and character goals to support student success.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of operational and instructional systems, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and adaptable to support student success and school goals.

Vision and Culture Leadership

Leadership Development and Team Management

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Operations and Risk Management

KIPP Capital Region

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE