[2024 - 2025] KIPP Pride High Dean of Students

Company Description

Organizational Overview

Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties.

At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of culturally relevant curricula that are grounded in research, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.

KIPP North Carolina is also committed to building the pipeline of the state’s most talented and effective teachers and leaders through competitive compensation, integrated professional development lead by coaches and mentors, and resources they need to succeed, all rooted in core values that articulate our collectively designed organizational beliefs :

Pursue Excellence -

We uphold high standards for our staff, and are committed to providing the necessary resources, training, mentorship and feedback to help each staff member not only meet, but exceed, expectations.

We believe excellence is a habit and a sustained pursuit, not an endpoint.

Build Knowledge -

We offer our educators robust school-based, regional and external professional development opportunities, before the start of and during the school year, designed to empower them with the latest teaching strategies and technology integration techniques.

School Leaders and a statewide teacher development team provide professional coaching for school-based staff and foster collaborative learning, encouraging the exploration of effective teaching strategies and best practices.

Fight Injustice -

As a staff, we dismantle the white supremacy within our institution and deepen our own learning and understanding of anti-racism and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) through providing organization-wide regular workshops designed to holistically guide us through the redesign of our workplace culture through the lens of liberation.

Additionally, we train and prepare our educators to deliver culturally responsive curricula that respect learners' cultures and prior experiences, and acknowledge and value the legitimacy of different cultures, not just the dominant culture of a society.

Spark Joy -

We believe in publicly and privately acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our staff, and recognize exceptional individuals across the region.

We also understand the importance of fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. We organize monthly school-based staff outings to provide an opportunity for our team to unwind, socialize, and engage in activities that promote camaraderie and a sense of community.

Rise Together -

We create space for our region to assemble and celebrate all successes - a space in which we strengthen community by embracing each other’s unique identities, and honoring the contributions that will allow us to lift as we rise in the years ahead.

We believe Team always beats Individual.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

At KIPP, we believe that an excellent leader :

Believes that all of us can and will learn and creates a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students and staff throughout the school.

Thrives as part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture. Exudes joy and a love for teaching and learning every single day.

Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional development.

Constantly assesses progress, communicates results clearly, and uses data to inform decisions and set ambitious goals. Has a strong work ethic and commits to doing whatever it takes for students to excel, including :

Committing to an extended school day (7am-5pm) and remaining available to teachers, students, and families outside of school hours

Performing duties outside the classroom to contribute to safe, calm, and consistent school culture

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

Working closely with the Leadership Team to develop a safe, calm, and joyful school culture that supports the school’s mission and promotes respect for all students, staff, and parents

Serving as point person for students and families regarding all disciplinary actions and other culture issues

Being highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has a strong culture both in and out of the classroom including :

Proactively circulating throughout classrooms and hallways during the day to gain valuable context on student behavior and help support positive school culture

Leading breakfast, lunch, dismissal, and other school-wide transitions

Modeling positive interactions with students and a variety of ways to handle misbehavior and disruptions

Reinforcing the effective use of a school-wide behavior plan

Intentionally driving a positive school culture by planning and facilitating Pride Time, earned and unearned events and rewards, and other tactics to foster and maintain positive culture within the school

Providing ongoing professional development and feedback to all staff on issues of discipline, relationships with students, effective use of the school-wide behavior plan, and classroom and school community

Serving as a resource for teachers to determine best ways to address challenging student behavior

Collaborating with teachers, counselors, students, and parents to create and implement effective individual behavior plans for at-risk students

Providing students in crisis with space and strategies to cope and to improve in-class behaviors

Setting ambitious goals and gathering data to monitor and report progress of self, staff, and students

Qualifications

A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students

An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion

Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities

Bachelor’s Degree required

3+ years experience teaching in grades 6 - 12, but at the high school level with excellent student results highly preferred

Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students preferred

An active teaching license is not required to apply for this role but it highly preferred

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Hours are 7am - 5pm Monday - Friday
• 12 month position - works through the summer with truncated hours
• Role starts July 1st

Total Rewards :

• Compensation : based on years of relevant experience, active NC Licensure status, and educational attainment.
• Health Insurance : State Health Plan with low premiums and discounts for dependents.
• Retirement : Optional 403b with employer match
• Paid Time Off : 17 days + 6 days sick leave
• Parental Leave : 8 weeks 100% for maternity leave and 4 weeks 100% for paternity leave
30+ days ago