2026-2027] Assistant Principal of Student Support
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, School Counseling & Student Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Principal
[] Assistant Principal of Student Support
Full-time
Start Date:
Next year opening
Department:
School Leadership
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia.
By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work.
Commitment to Anti-Racism & Equity:
Join a team dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and creating inclusive, culturally responsive schools where all students and staff can thrive.
Joyful, Inclusive Community:
Work in a collaborative, identity-affirming environment that values relationships, celebrates individuality, and supports the well-being of adults and children alike.
Competitive & Equitable Compensation:
Benefit from transparent compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that recognize meaningful contributions.
Professional Growth & Leadership Pathways:
Access high-quality development – including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities – designed to support your long-term career trajectory.
Authenticity & Belonging:
Be part of a culture that encourages you to show up as your full self and contribute to a community rooted in trust and respect.
Student- and People-Centered Excellence:
Join colleagues who believe strong relationships and thoughtful preparation drive excellent outcomes—for students and for staff.
Comprehensive Well-Being Support:
Receive whole-person support through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences that prioritize your professional and personal growth.
At KPPS, the Assistant Principal of Student Support (APSS) leads the school's student support systems to ensure all students—especially those with the greatest needs—experience a joyful, affirming, and academically rigorous environment.
The APSS is responsible for the design and execution of special education, MTSS, and intervention systems, ensuring services are high-quality, data-driven, and compliant. They coach teachers and support staff, monitor student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in support programming.
As a core member of the leadership team, the APSS partners with the Principal and regional teams to implement aligned systems and ensure all students receive the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Lead School Based Special Education & Student Support Programming
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.)
- Serve as the school's point of contact for all external stakeholders and state compliance reporting for special education
- Monitor development and compliance of IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs and ensure programming and service delivery is implemented with fidelity.
- Manage related service and evaluation provision ensuring compliant and responsive timelines, programming, and reporting
- Lead Child Find efforts and drive intervention and evaluation processes.
- Design and lead the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) pre-service program to ensure that the school is intervening with students demonstrating needs at Tiers 2 and 3
- Manage and coach Special Education…
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