Assistant Principal of Student Support

🇺🇸In-Person - Houston, TX$75K–$95K/yriJust now

K-12 Teaching Student Support ELL Instruction MTSS Coordination School Leadership Multilingual Education

Role Snapshot

The Assistant Principal of Student Support leads the implementation of KIPP Texas' multilingual program models and drives academic and cultural outcomes for emergent bilingual students. This role ensures multilingual learner supports are embedded within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) while fostering a joyful, inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities: Coach teachers on multilingual instructional strategies, supervise MTSS implementation across Tier 1-3 supports, manage TELPAS coordination and language assessments, and lead data-driven interventions for language development. Organize family engagement events for emergent bilingual families, manage restorative discipline practices, and collaborate with instructional leaders to design professional development on content-based language instruction.

Skills & Tools: Expertise in multilingual education, MTSS frameworks, and data analysis to monitor student progress across academic and language development domains. Strong coaching and instructional leadership capabilities, cultural competency, and ability to engage families and communities while managing school-wide systems aligned with restorative practices.

Qualifications: Typically requires a master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field with state certification as a school administrator. Prior experience as a teacher, instructional coach, or school leader with demonstrated expertise in multilingual education, ESL/bilingual program implementation, and MTSS systems is expected.

Location: In-Person - Houston, TX

Compensation: $75K–$95K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

The Assistant Principal of Student Support (APSS) is a vital member of the school leadership team, specifically charged with driving academic and cultural outcomes within the KIPP Texas Multilingual Program Models and ensuring multilingual learner supports are embedded within the school’s MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports). You will ensure that students achieve high levels of academic success - while fostering a joyful, inclusive environment. Through coaching, supervision of multilingual strategies, and community engagement, you will prepare emergent bilingual students for success in college, career, and beyond.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership

Model Implementation: Drive the rigorous implementation of KIPP Texas’ multilingual program models , ensuring fidelity to program structures and language allocation.
Strategy Supervision: Coach program teachers on effective implementation of language instructional strategies, providing real-time feedback and regular coaching cycles.
Content-Based Language Instruction: Collaborate with other Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) to design and deliver professional development on content-based language instruction to support all emergent bilingual students.
Curriculum Internalization: Lead the internalization of standards-aligned curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of diverse learners in both languages of instruction.
Integrate language development strategies within Tier 1 core instruction and intervention planning through MTSS structures.
Provide small group language interventions and support for beginner and newcomer students.

MTSS & Systems Leadership

Embed language development supports within Tier 1 instruction through alignment of the 80/20 model and content-based language instruction.
Design and implement MTSS support for all learners across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3.
Partner with interventionists and instructional leaders to align academic interventions with language development needs.
Monitor student progress within campus MTSS data cycles and adjust supports accordingly.
Ensure all learner needs are addressed within campus instructional planning and problem-solving structures.

Assessment and Data Management

TELPAS Oversight:Serve as the campus lead for TELPAS coordination, training, and administration while ensuring TELPAS data informs MTSS supports and instructional planning.
Coordinate with the Regional LPAC facilitator to ensure high-quality language testing (preLAS, LasLinks, IOWA, etc.)
Language Development Growth: Monitor and analyze student language development progress to identify gaps and implement data-driven interventions.
Academic Achievement: Lead the annual goal-setting process for assigned grade levels, focusing on regional benchmarks such as mCLASS and STAAR performance.

Student Culture and Community Engagement

Parent and Family Coordination: Organize and lead events specifically for parents, families, and community members to support the success of emergent bilingual students through Title 3.
Restorative Culture: Manage school-wide culture systems and resolve disciplinary situations through a restorative lens aligned with the KTX code of conduct.
Core Values: Champion KIPP Texas core values, building a "Team and Family" dedicated to academic success and joy.

School Leadership Team Participation

Vision Alignment: Support the School Leader in implementing a school-wide vision and mobilizing teachers to achieve collective goals.
Operational Systems: Operationalize academic and student culture routines and respond to concerns from staff, students, and families.