Dean of Students (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Paid family leave

HSA option

Employee assistance

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools is seeking a Dean of Students to lead a structured, achievement-driven school culture across a Houston campus. The role focuses on addressing behavioral and social challenges and collaborating with staff and parents to ensure student success.

The Dean will drive cohort-specific academic and culture goals, lead school leadership initiatives, and oversee implementation of behavior intervention plans while maintaining high expectations for students' social, emotional, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience as a teacher of record in K-12.
• Experience leading teachers to improve academic and culture outcomes for students.
• Familiarity with PBIS, SEL, and TEA compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement school-wide behavior and culture initiatives.
• Coordinate with SBMH, APO and SEL leader on discipline and culture.
• Monitor attendance and behavior data; report trends.
• Provide staff training on restorative practices and PBIS.
• Engage families and the community to support student culture.

Skills

School leadership

PBIS training

SEL initiatives

Data analysis

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DeansList

ClassDojo

Job description

Company Description

Full-time

Start Date: Next year opening

Department: School Leadership

About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas-founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018-we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy.

If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you! KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

Job Description

We are collecting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. We appreciate your interest in the role and KIPP Texas.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Dean of Students is responsible for shaping a structured, supportive, and achievement-driven school culture.

This role involves developing and executing programs to address students behavioral and social challenges while also supporting staff and parents. The Dean will collaborate closely with school personnel to implement behavior intervention plans and services for students, ensuring that every student receives the guidance they need to succeed. The ideal candidate is a strong leader committed to fostering a positive school environment and ensuring that students are well-prepared for success in college and beyond.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and has a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate both students and staff. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and empathy. The candidate should be passionate about creating a culture of high expectations that supports every student's social, emotional, and academic development.

As a Dean of Students you will internalize and drive towards cohort-specific academic and culture-related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Texas Public Schools in meeting organizational goals;

• 100% of KTX School achieve an A or B rating - TBD
• 95% of K-2 students reading on grade level DIBELS
• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Reading STAAR
• KTX earn 90/75/40 on Math STAAR
• 60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least a AP/IB exam
• 80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college
• 97% Average Daily Attendance
• 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
• 80% of Staff Retained

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as member of School Leadership Team

• Collaborate with school leadership (SBMH, APO, Culture/SEL leader) to develop and implement school-wide initiatives.
• Provide input on strategic decisions related to student behavior, discipline, and school culture.
• Support the alignment of school vision and values across all programs and activities.
• Actively contribute to school-wide meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes.
• Actively attend regional training opportunities related to school culture and discipline, adapting the knowledge and strategies to meet the specific needs and support the unique culture of your campus

School Culture Monitoring and Feedback

• Conduct regular culture walkthroughs to assess student behavior and school environment.
• Provide real-time feedback to staff on student engagement, classroom management, and overall school culture.
• Monitor and analyze data related to attendance, behavior, and student engagement.
• Implement and oversee systems for tracking behavior, including DeansList and ClassDojo.
• Review school culture data regularly to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Staff Culture Professional Development and Collaboration

• Lead and participate in school culture and behavior management training for staff.
• Provide classroom management strategies that align with campus behavior expectations.
• Collaborate with staff to create and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Offer guidance and support to staff in handling student behavior and crises.
• Facilitate staff meetings to discuss behavior interventions and share best practices.

Family and Community Engagement

• Strengthen home-school partnerships through regular communication and family engagement initiatives.
• Support the KIPP Family Association (KFA) to build community involvement.
• Host and organize family events to promote positive student culture.
• Act as a liaison between the school and the community to foster a supportive network.
• Work with families to address behavioral concerns and develop support plans for students.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 2 years of teaching experience as a teacher of record in K-12 setting
• Experience leading teachers and/or teacher leaders to improve academic and culture outcomes for students.
• Proven experience in implementing and training adults in restorative practices, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and other related frameworks.
• Strong familiarity with TEA (Texas Education Agency) compliance requirements and regulations
• Familiarity with Level I behavior and attendance monitoring systems (DeansList, ClassDojo, Skyward, Purplesense) (preferred)
• Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color (preferred)

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Crisis Management Training (CPI training)

COMPETENCY AND SKILLS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills.
• Demonstration of effective data analysis and management practices
• Excellent interpersonal, human relations, and stress and conflict management skills
• Excellent planning, goal setting, coordinating, problem analysis and decision-making skills
• Ability to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovation
• Enthusiasm to engage parents and community

Additional Information

What We Bring to the Table

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment

• Reports to school site Monday-Friday.
• Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

EEO

KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

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