High School Principal

Position: High School Principal (Immediate Opening)
Company Description

About KIPP Tulsa

KIPP Tulsa Public Charter Schools is part of the national KIPP network of public charter schools, which educates over 120,000 students nationwide. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond. At KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School (KTUP), we are committed to ensuring that all students graduate prepared to succeed in postsecondary education and meaningful careers.

We Are a Team & Family

At KIPP Tulsa University Prep High School, every student's story matters, and our Principal plays a defining role in shaping those stories. As the instructional and cultural leader of our high school, you will set the vision, build strong systems, and cultivate a community where students feel known, challenged, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Through trust, high expectations, and authentic relationships, you will lead a campus where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for college, career, and life.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE BEING A PRINCIPAL AT KIPP TULSA UNIVERSITY PREP

You'll Lead Students Toward Life-Changing Growth

At KIPP Tulsa, we believe every student is capable of academic excellence and leadership. As Principal, you will drive a relentless focus on high-quality instruction, ensuring that every classroom prepares students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed beyond high school. You will champion student achievement, celebrate progress, and inspire both staff and students to persevere through challenges.

You'll Be the Anchor of School Culture & Belonging

Your leadership will shape a school environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By fostering a culture rooted in joy, accountability, and high expectations, you will ensure that students and staff alike are supported and motivated. You will set the tone for excellence, consistency, and community in every hallway, classroom, and interaction.

You'll Empower & Develop Exceptional Educators

You will build, coach, and retain a high-performing team of teachers and staff who share a deep commitment to student success. Through thoughtful feedback, professional learning, and collaborative structures, you will grow instructional leaders at every level of the campus. Your leadership will create clarity, alignment, and purpose, so every adult understands their role in advancing student outcomes.

You'll Drive Strategic Vision & Data-Informed Systems

Your decisions will shape the future of the school. From setting academic priorities and operational systems to analyzing data and strengthening interventions, you will lead with both strategy and heart. You will ensure that systems are equitable, efficient, and relentlessly focused on results, so that every student receives what they need to thrive.

You'll Create a Legacy of Excellence & Opportunity

Few roles offer the opportunity to shape lives at this scale. As Principal, you will witness students overcome obstacles, earn college acceptances, develop leadership skills, and step confidently into their next chapter. Your leadership will leave a lasting imprint, not only on a campus but on families, the community, and future generations. The impact you create at KIPP Tulsa University Prep will extend far beyond graduation day.

Job Description

Position Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Student Achievement

• Lead the development and execution of a clear, data-driven academic vision aligned to KIPP's 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 Experience

• Build and sustain a joyful, safe, and academically…