Job Description

Position Overview

​​​​​An Associate Dean of Students supports the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, disciplined school culture. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Students, who provides guidance, and direction, and supports school policy. A successful Associate Dean is passionate about supporting our students, adapts to changes, and cultivates productive relationships with all members of the school community, including faculty, students, and families.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and instructional staff under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Students
• Assess student body needs and respond to any questions or concerns from the student body in an effective and timely manner with direction provided by the manager.
• Responsible for the following daily tasks;
  • Facilitate scanning, Yondr bags, and dress code during arrival
  • Monitors spaces while students are on campus before, during, and after school
  • Monitors students during lunch, transitions, and other activities (after-school athletic, enrichment, and arts events;
  • Supervise students if they are given consequences in accordance with our established tiered response guidelines
• Support with intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students (assist Deans of Students or grade-level Directors) with after-school- accountability, groups, and mediations as needed.
• Attend weekly professional development sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• School-based and student support experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Meets schedules and deadlines
• Plans and organizes work
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable personality
• Demonstrate proficiency using programs such as: Excel, PowerSchool, and DeansList.
• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
• Models KIPP standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Strong interest in growing into a future Dean of Students or school-based operational role
• Bilingual Preferred

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

For the Associate Dean position, KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $60,770- $69,010. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

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.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

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.