Dean of School Culture - High School; SY

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

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…