2025-26 Assistant Principal of Culture Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

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KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle SchoolSalary Range:

$80,000-$100,000About KIPP Nashville Public Schools KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to our 4th elementary school in August 2025 in response to strong community demand.
The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose – college, career and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in this belief and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview
The Assistant Principal of Culture assumes primary responsibility for the culture of the school, facilitating the development of student character and ensuring a positive and structured environment that creates the conditions for accelerated learning. This position requires an organized and consistent educator with a concrete vision of excellence, adult leadership experience, the ability to build outstanding relationships with stakeholders, and a talent for inspiring children to high expectations. This position is an opportunity to play a significant role in founding an institution focused on academic achievement, character, and college-readiness. Job DescriptionResponsibilities of the Assistant Principal of Culture will include, but are not limited to:

School CultureWork closely with Principal to establish a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school cultureFacilitate teacher training and support around discipline, relationships, expectations, consistency, and managementCoordinate and implement a school-wide discipline system with meaningful incentives and consequencesServe as the point person for discipline/culture issues as well as specific behavioral intervention plansAssist teachers, students, and parents in the creation and implementation of support plans for individual studentsMonitor behavioral pull-out, in-school suspensions, out of-school suspensions, and suspension parent re-entry meetingsMaintain accurate student discipline records; document all conferences, suspensions, and phone calls for behaviorPlan, lead and oversee an effective Tier I, Tier II and Tier III behavioral culture and RTI-B processStakeholder Engagement and ManagementLead recognition assemblies, parent workshops, community events, and other culture-building activitiesSupport teachers in building relationships with students and parents; implement parental involvement planCommunicate clearly and promptly with teachers, families, and students when discipline issues occurEnsure that the physical environment of the school reinforces school culture and facilitates student achievementConduct regular school culture walkthroughs, classroom observations and audits to help staff maintain a high bar of excellenceLead weekly behavior analysis meetings with each grade levelProvide ongoing coaching and development to teachersPlan and lead ongoing student culture professional development throughout the yearManage and coach Behavior Support Specialist(s) and School Counselor(s)Conduct and monitor the successful implementation of 504 Plans, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention PlansFacilitate Support Team Meetings to ensure intervention plans are created for students who need additional behavioral supportTrack and report student behavior to charter authorizers through Infinite Campus, Illuminate, DeansList, and PowerSchool for KIPP and other regional level reports Growth MindsetModel school core values and character strengths at all timesWilling to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvementParticipate in regional cohort session, school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic yearOtherSupervise school entry, breakfast, lunch, transitions, and dismissal to ensure they are orderly and positiveLead efforts to ensure all students have excellent attendance and arrive at school on timeLead efforts to ensure all students have excellent homework completion and that homework is checked efficientlyEnsure effective field lessons, school events, and extracurricular activitiesQualificationsBachelor’s DegreeAt least three years of teaching experience (5 years preferred) with a proven record of high achievement and strong classroom management and cultureExperience teaching an educationally under-resourced communityExperience coaching and leading adults; proven ability to proactively lead by exampleDemonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, students, parents and communityClear understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy and leadershipAbility to analyze and proactively respond to culture dataDesired CharacteristicsUnwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville’s mission, students, families, and communityFirm belief in affirming the identity of students, families and staffPassionate and committed to being a leader for racial justice and equity, and teaching in a school committed to anti-racismPassionate about data-driven instructionDemonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selfSuperb personal organization skills to keep on top of deadlines and measures of accountabilityTeam player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through and flexibilityAdditional InformationCompensationSalary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. This position is exempt and will work and be compensated according to a 12 month administrative schedule.

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.

Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan(TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6.81%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule(including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break) as well as summer break. In addition employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days as well as 10 additional days to take during the summer break. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.

Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.Leaders are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities. Apply online at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/nashville. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.