Dean of School Culture - High School (26-27 SY)

Dean of School Culture – High School (26-27 SY)

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Position Overview

Grade(s): 9‑12

The Dean of School Culture & Climate will align social‑emotional learning and behavioral intervention systems to create a positive learning environment and school culture for KIPP Capital Region.

Duties / Responsibilities

Initiative Organization & Management

• Set and invest staff in a vision for a joyful, structured, and caring school environment.
• Work with staff and students to design and implement school‑wide culture systems (entry, dismissal, transition, incentive systems, community meetings, etc.) aligned to the vision for school culture.
• Support educators with consistent implementation of research‑based social‑emotional learning (SEL) and positive behavior interventions within a multi‑tiered framework.
• Build restorative mindsets and capacity for school staff, students, and community stakeholders to implement restorative practices:
  • Restorative responses
  • Restorative conversations
  • Talking circles
  • Peace circles
  • Peer conferences
  • Re‑entry circles
  • Restorative conferences
• Lead data collection and assessment processes to evaluate effectiveness of school climate initiatives, including service coordination data, school‑wide implementation metrics, and stakeholder surveys.
• Coordinate summer and academic‑year staff professional development in special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at‑risk student services.

Organizational Leadership

• Coaching and managing employees and student services team managers.
• Providing individual behavior‑climate coaching to identified teachers.
• Facilitating various forms of professional development, including thought‑partnering, collaborative reflection, and planning.
• Modeling, co‑facilitating, and observing restorative practices and SEL implementation.
• Consultation to school leadership and teams on systems and structures for restorative practices and other culture and climate topics.
• Participating in student disciplinary meetings and coordinating peer mediation and other restorative responses to disciplinary concerns.
• Developing and facilitating PD and practice clinics.
• Organizing educator development of classroom and school‑wide management systems.
• Building teacher capacity of classroom and school‑wide management through observation, feedback, and PD.

School Culture & Student Success

• Providing support in crisis intervention for school‑wide and individual student situations, including crisis assessments, positive support plans, and parental notifications as required by law.
• Collaborating with school social workers to oversee referrals for students needing social‑emotional and behavioral support and social services.
• Engaging the school community and caregivers in the educational process by providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs.
• Identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships with corporations, civic groups, faith institutions, university groups, and other community groups to secure volunteers and resources to meet campus goals and realize its vision.

KIPP Capital Region Commitment

• Performing other duties as outlined by School Leadership.
• Committing to furthering anti‑racism, equity, and racial justice in all efforts, and expecting all stakeholders to participate in this work to create a future without limits for our students.
• Complying with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Adhering to organization policies and procedures; promoting and supporting mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of professional experience working in education or related fields.
• Previous experience in a school leadership role, required.
• Preferred experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
• Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
• Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• While performing the duties, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
• Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Work Perks

• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match.
• Childcare benefits.
• Unparalleled work/life integration.
• Casual dress code.
• Relocation stipend (conditions apply).
• And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.

Learn More

KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $68,400 - $75,600.

Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.

All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti‑racism and inclusion, are part of a close‑knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/.

This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education

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