Dean of Students

Dean of Students (26-27)

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.

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

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 (Deans List, Class Dojo, 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

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…