[2023-2024] Dean Of Students - High School

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000, and continues to grow!

• Assist the Social Worker/Guidance Counselor in designing and executing parent workshops.
• Be highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has a strong school culture.
• Aid teachers to improve their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, and school culture.
• Assist in optional Saturday School programs.
• Assist teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans (in conjunction with the Social Worker/Guidance Counselor).
• Proactively circulate throughout classrooms and hallways during the day to gain valuable context on student behavior and help support positive school culture.
• Contact families about attendance and truancy on a daily basis, primarily via telephone. Because much of this work is done via phone, the person in this role must exhibit exemplary communication skills and, ideally, be a fluent Spanish-speaker.
• Reinforce the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan.
• Serve as a point person for discipline/culture issues; in this role, the dean is the primary contact person for all acute discipline issues.
• Lead breakfast, lunch/recess, dismissal, and other transitional experiences and whole-school operations.
• Work closely with the leadership team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and creative school culture.

• Exhibit a “whatever it takes” mentality and easily adapt to changes
• At least three years of experience working with large groups of students strongly preferred
• A tremendous ability to be flexible and modify plans in order to best serve students
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $78,013 - $150,484. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and the scope of responsibility within the Dean role. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our Dean salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages. Other benefits include retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and supplemental benefits offerings.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.