KIPP Durham Assistant Principal Resume Collection

Every School. Every Student. Every Day.

The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina is a network of eight tuition‑free, college‑preparatory public charter schools serving approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 across Durham, Halifax, Northampton, and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are dedicated to improving life outcomes for North Carolina’s children through the delivery of research‑based, rigorous curricula and by paving the way for students to achieve their definition of success.

Assistant Principals at KIPP NC are instructional leaders, culture‑builders, and advocates for teachers and students. They foster vibrant school communities, drive academic excellence, and lead professional development while supporting their growth through mentorship and a strong KIPP Team and Family network.

• Observe and coach teachers weekly, providing rigorous feedback and supporting them in the classroom.
• Support teachers in developing classroom management and instructional practice (unit and lesson planning, lesson execution, and collection and use of assessment data).
• Plan and execute professional development days in coordination with the Principal and other colleagues.
• Recognize and celebrate staff professional growth and success.
• Document all observations and feedback in Whetstone to track teacher growth.
• Hold mid‑year and end‑of‑year performance reviews to support teacher performance.
• Plan and facilitate targeted professional development for teachers.

• Embody, maintain, and hold staff accountable to school values, policies, and culture.
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff.
• Model positive interactions with students and a variety of ways to handle misbehavior and disruptions.
• Recognize and celebrate exemplary student achievement and behavior, communicating with families regularly.
• Reinforce the effective use of a school‑wide behavior plan and serve as a point person for discipline and culture issues.
• Assist teachers, students, and families in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans (in conjunction with Social Workers/Guidance Counselors).

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year.
• Receive and implement constructive feedback to develop your skills.
• Problem‑solve around school‑wide issues to best support your team and family.
• Use data and research to make sound decisions with the approval and support of your school leader.
• Develop and execute high‑quality, standards‑based school curricula and instructional content aligned with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and KIPP NC.
• Clearly articulate student performance goals for each grade level and work with teachers to set measurable student goals in individual classes.
• Continuously monitor student achievement by analyzing independent work, standardized test results, and other data points to target interventions.
• Attend and facilitate productive content team meetings.

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students.
• Possess a deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from marginalized communities.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area.
• At least 3 full years of teaching experience in K‑12.
• At least 1 year of experience managing and/or coaching K‑12 teachers.
• An active North Carolina teaching license or ability to seek reciprocity from another state.
• Demonstrated success in coaching and growing K‑12 teachers year over year.
• Pass Criminal Background Check.
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap.
• Zest, professionalism, and a sense of humor.

• Experience as a Dean of Students/Instruction or Assistant Principal.
• Experience teaching or leading in a high‑performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under‑served students.
• Fluency in Spanish.

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.