Job Description

At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school’s values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students:

• You’ll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture.
• You’ll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers.
• You’ll support teachers in empowering students to meet their full academic and personal potential.
• You'll navigate behavioral crisis-intervention and acute behavioral issues, and you'll manage the school-wide behavior plan utilizing culturally responsive techniques.
• You’ll collaborate with teachers, students, and families to create and implement individual behavior plans.
• You’ll manage systems that support school initiatives that lead to academic success for our students (e.g., attendance systems, homework systems).
• You'll be highly present and visible during school hours, constantly ensuring the school has an inclusive and joyful school culture.
• You’ll model the school’s values and the standard for academic and personal excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 5+ years experience working in a school-based role.

• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
• Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Meets schedules and deadlines.
• Plans and organizes work.
• Analyzes and interprets assessment results for the purpose of designing and modifying instruction.
• Follows through with directives.
• Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate.
• Applies knowledge of school law and district policy.
• Operates office equipment including a computer with a variety of software related to job requirements.
• Applies knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning.
• Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success.
• Builds relationships with families.
• Completes work before deadlines despite constant interruptions.
• Reads, interprets, applies, and explains rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of correct English grammar and usage.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations to groups.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.

Additional Information

KIPP Delta offers competitive salary and benefits packages. The annual compensation range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Delta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.