SY 25-26 Middle School Dean of Student Life

KIPP Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KIPP Columbus is seeking a Middle School Dean of Student Life to foster a positive school culture and oversee student success. This leadership role involves community engagement, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with families and staff to create an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and a commitment to student achievement.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least three years of successful full-time teaching experience in low-income communities.
• One year of school leadership or teacher-leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the learning environment and community to ensure student success.
• Leading efforts to develop a restorative school culture focused on student achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SY 25-26 Middle School Dean of Student Life

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Company Description

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 285 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 175,000 students and alumni with more than 15,000 educators.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently educates 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen paths—college, career, and beyond—by working together with families and the community. KIPP Columbus continues to rank as one of Ohio’s top schools for academic growth and boasts a 100% college and/or military acceptance rate for its first three graduating classes, with nearly $40 million in merit scholarships.

In addition to academic excellence, KIPP Columbus partners with nearly 100 community organizations to provide extracurricular activities, programming, health and wellness services, meals, and more. The campus aims to expand student learning, partnerships, and programming, serving nearly 4,000 students in the coming years, reimagining education through a lens of antiracism, excellence, and joy.

Interested in learning more? Visit our website: https://www.kippcolumbus.org

The Opportunity

The Dean of Student Life is a key member of the school leadership team responsible for fostering a positive, proactive, and responsive school culture. This role oversees the learning environment and community, ensuring an environment where each student can succeed.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establishing, maintaining, and celebrating a positive school culture and climate
• Owning the social-emotional curriculum and philosophies, reinforcing positive self-identity and character strengths
• Partnering with families to build an authentic school-wide community and organizing related events
• Leading recognition assemblies, family academies, community meetings, and other culture-building activities
• Facilitating staff training on student-teacher relationships, classroom management, and school culture
• Coordinating social-emotional learning programs and weekly celebrations
• Working with student leadership groups to build culture and incentives
• Setting and tracking environment goals, designing celebrations and recognition systems

Building a Restorative Culture

• Leading efforts to develop a restorative school culture focused on student achievement
• Supporting the creation and implementation of individual behavior plans
• Working directly with students on social skills and social-emotional development, including trauma-informed approaches
• Facilitating re-entry meetings and professional development on restorative practices
• Advocating for students, engaging families and teachers to support success
• Maintaining accurate records of incidents, conferences, and interventions
• Supporting tier 2 and tier 3 interventions to promote a restorative environment

Supporting Families and Staff

• Assisting families in accessing community resources
• Collaborating with the culture team and analyzing data to support students
• Engaging families proactively and regularly
• Supporting teachers in cultivating a culture of achievement and data-driven practices
• Coaching teachers and modeling effective classroom and cultural strategies

Qualifications

All candidates must have:

• A four-year Bachelor's degree
• At least three years of successful full-time teaching experience in low-income communities
• One year of school leadership or teacher-leadership experience
• Experience analyzing student data for instructional decisions
• Strong leadership and results in a school setting
• An Ohio Teaching License or willingness to pursue certification
• A belief in achieving excellent outcomes for all students
• Perseverance, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to go above and beyond for students
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Alignment with KIPP Columbus values: Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy

Additional Information

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Non-Discrimination Policy

KIPP Columbus is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.