26-27 Dean of Students - High School

About the role

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the school’s leadership team
• Serves as the acting leader in the building if principals and APs are out for PDCollaborates with assistant principals to coach, teach, and uphold culture in relevant grade levels or departments
• Makes sure school culture data is monitored and the leadership team solves problems related to culture
• Develops a vision for school culture and conducts professional development on the routines, procedures, and structures that support that vision
• Develops school-wide procedures and routines
• Creates and teaches clear system for removal and suspension
• Determines the appropriate consequence for students referred to the office
• Communicates consequences to families when students are referred to the office
• Identifies trends in removals and suspension and works with classroom and support staff to reduce those referrals
• Oversees proactive school-wide family engagement structures (family events, volunteer opportunities, etc.)
• Creates and teaches consistent family communication systems
• Facilitates family meetings with teachers and families of students who persistently struggle
• Handles culture-based concerns brought to school leadership by families
• Communicates with families of our most struggling students on a consistent basis to provide feedback on their performance/progress
• Attends and supports at-risk for retention conferences as needed
• Creates and teaches clear system for removal and suspension
• Supports the creation of individual behavior plans for students needing additional support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong presence and high expectations for all students
• Strong management and achievement of goals
• Experience coaching teachers in a middle-manager role (GLC, culture chair, etc.) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to invest, impact, and influence
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community