Dean of Culture at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School - Apple Tree LLC Defunct

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About the Dean of Culture RoleAs an Dean of Culture, your primary role is to build systems and structures that create the conditions and campus community to drive exceptional student experience and academic outcomes that equip all students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose college, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

APs of Culture are expected to lead and manage the proactive, positive systems that create joyful, rigorous, identity-affirming schools (for example, whole school Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) and coordinate responsive systems aligned with our values.

They partner with the principal to lead behavior and culture, and they are expected to cultivate a participatory, achievement-focused, and outcomes-driven school culture that honors the multi-faceted identities of our students.

In support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of KIPP Colorado, the Dean of Culture is responsible for leading and building capacity of all teachers and teacher leaders (especially Grade Level Chairs) to implement and continuously develop excellent classroom communities, a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement, and a culture of consistent and high expectations with a focus on restorative practices.

The Dean of Culture partners with Deans of Instruction, the Principal, and the leadership team to develop teacher skills in best practices for classroom management and to implement school-wide expectations.

They create and oversee co curricular activities that bridge culture, community, and academics and foster caregiver and community engagement.

This is a full-time administrative exempt position reporting to the Assistant Principal of Culture (APC).About KIPPTogether with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we areKIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students.

Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade.

At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters.

Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths.

Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we doWe believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student.

We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality.

We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a students needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How Youll Spend Your Time in this RoleProfessional ResponsibilitiesBelieve deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learnAssume personal responsibility for student achievementRead, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelinesProvide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)Commit to being prepared.

Such as:
internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.
Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedulesConsistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)

Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilitiesCollaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvementReflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goalsActively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetingsActively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional developmentServe as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiativesShare candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient.

Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for studentsAssist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirementsKnow that you role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc.

may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD eventsAssist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc.)Campus Community and Culture LeadershipPartner with the APO to support the development of processes and protocols for enhancing school cultureFor supported grade levels, partner with APC to determine when and how to modify rituals, systems and practices for the overall betterment of the schoolWhere applicable, manage, evaluate, develop, and coach Restorative Practices Coordinators or Behavior Specialists / Interventions (or equivalent)Manage and oversee Grade Level Chairs; support them in school-wide systems alignment, MTSS implementation, development, data analysis, and planning and running team meetingsPartner with APC to ensure accountable implementation of school-wide systems, including duties, PBIS, MTSS, and classroom behavior systemsEvaluate whole school performance data to make holistic as well as individual recommendations for improving school-wide cultural practices, with specific attention to supporting MultilingualLearners and Students with Disabilities (especially those with Behavior Intervention Plans)Partner with AP of Instruction, AP of Culture, and Deans of Instruction to ensure consistent implementation of whole-school systems and coaching / support for staffConsistently implement and uphold all campus and regional cultural expectationsManage Grade Level Chairs implementation of grade level and school-wide culture plansDevelop teachers capacity with classroom management and student culture knowledge, skills, and mindsetsSupport teachers with student accountability and discipline matters, including coordinating and facilitating student-teacher interventions and parent-teacher-student interventions.

Co-manage and co-lead the schools summer orientation sessionsManage responses to parent concerns not resolved at the teacher or Grade Level Chair Level, especially associated with concerns about behavior, classroom culture, or discipline policies in the grade levels directly supportedSchool OperationsManage academic and cultural programming in all designated grade levelsCoordinate all logistics and planning for end-of-year trips and quarterly team and family trips, including planning and implementing trip preparations throughout the yearCo-manage Summer School (if applicable)Co-plan and lead all Data DaysCo-manage Detention (or equivalent) with the Leadership TeamCo-manage duties (arrival, dismissal, hallway transitions, lunch, recess) Lunch Duty with the Leadership TeamCo-lead Saturday School with the Leadership Team (if applicable)Family EngagementWorks with Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC) or campus equivalent on events to include, educate, and build relationships with families and studentsWorks with Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC) or campus equivalent to oversee family classesSupports teachers with student of concern parent meetingsAttends all parent/family engagement meetings (such as Cafecito or CSC)Implement systems to monitor and respond to family communication in IC behavior and conference tab usage by teachersStudent Identity Development & Culturally Responsive TeachingCollaborate with Principal, APC, and Instructional Leaders to create, design, and execute e professional development to teachers on culturally sustaining and culturally responsive teachingSupports the creation and planning of events to celebrate and promote diversity, including but not limited to cultural celebrations (AAPI Month, Womens History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month)Work with Principal, APC, and APO on ensuring visual culture reflects culture priorities, student and family identities, and strategic planStudent CultureCoaches classroom teachers in strong behavior and culture practices to enable rigorous and engaging academic instruction to thriveWork with student leaders and staff to ensure a school culture where we are recognizing and celebrating excellencePartners with Assistant Principal of Culture to develop, implement, and maintain school-wide culture systemsCo-leads and participates in monthly culture walkthroughs with leadership teamAssist with student behavior infractions when they occur, and lead the school in setting up and maintaining system for implementing effective restorative practices work with the Assistant Principal of Operations to plan and execute student opportunities, including:
field trips, student conferences, student leadership opportunities, and summer programs for students (in collaboration with KIPP Forward staff)

Set goals and progress monitors teacher effectiveness with upholding consistent culture and systems through quarterly culture walkthroughsImplement PBIS, restorative justice and discipline programming and data monitoringImplement whole school culture planStudent Leadership DevelopmentImplement and partner with APC to refine the plan for developmentally appropriate and values-aligned student voice and leadershipWork with student leaders to create systems and structures that promote student voice, agency, and leadership opportunitiesWork with staff and students to ensure our students are gaining the professional skills and knowledge to be successful at any college and in any careerCoordinate and progress monitor non-academic activities such as overseeing after-school clubs and co-curricular opportunitiesIn collaboration with KIPP Forward, build partnerships with external entities that will provide growth and leadership opportunities for our studentsWork with students, families, and teachers to help students successfully apply to external opportunitiesRestorative PracticesPartner with APC to ensure effective delivery of restorative practices, anchored in Positive Behavior Interventions and SupportsEnsures restorative practices are utilized with fidelity, including providing development and coaching for all campus-based staffEnsures constant oversight of the schools climate in regards to the of the use of restorative practicesStudent Discipline Policies and PracticesOversees planning and execution of parent meetings addressing behavioral concerns and disciplinary incidentsOversees and reviews all threat assessments conducted in response to major behavior eventsCreates and oversees implementation of Safety Plans written for students as a result of major behavior eventsOversees Title IXs and incidents of harassmentOversees ISS/OSS discipline practices and data collectionAdvisory CoordinationSupport implementation and strong execution of plan for advisory instruction in collaboration with grade level chairsWork with APC, teachers and school leaders to develop a scope and sequence for advisory curriculumWork with APC and grade level leads and appropriate Home Office Team Members to create an advisory curriculum and resourcesSupporting All LearnersPartner with AP of Special Services to ensure effective, equitable, and excellent implementation of all Behavior Intervention Plans and behavior MTSS systemsSupport and coordinate MTSS implementation at grade levels MTSS Chair with fidelity checks, progress checks, support in interventions, identifying gapsAdditional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learningPartner with the Dean of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modification, and language support for studentsEnforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior dataAttend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties,chaperone field trips.

Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening eventsDevelop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls homeCommunicate regularly with families about academic progress and behaviorParticipate in daily duties (i.e.

breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operationsMaintain accurate records and student data tracking systemsAssist with both student and staff recruitmentOther duties as assignedAbout a Successful CandidateAbout the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

Bachelors degree (required)Spanish bilingual (preferred)At least 2 years of relevant and aligned experience in the area of school culture management as a grade level chair, on a culture working group, or in a school culture role (required)At least 2 years of K-12 teaching experience and a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success (required)Past experience leading adults in a school environment (preferred)A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skillsAbility to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environmentProactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamworkStrong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to ones workMulti-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellenceHigh level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skillsStrong communication, feedback and facilitation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsArticulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiativeEntrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational linesPassionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellenceCompensation and BenefitsEmployee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado.

We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

Competitive Market Salary:
Starting salary for this role begins at $73,440 and is commensurate with experiencePlease submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for Tip: We dont care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments
Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United HealthcareTime Off : More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and positionAccess to parental and medical leave:
includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

Career Trajectory:
Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft

Mental Health Care:
Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance ProgramTechnology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone

Retirement Planning:
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k optionMove to

Join Us:
Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)

Additional Pay:
Most schools offer various stipend opportunities

Other Insurance Options:
Wellness reimbursementVoluntary employee, spousal, and child life insuranceVoluntary long term disability insuranceVoluntary short term disability insuranceOptional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Information:

For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ hereKIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices.

KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr