Dean of Culture (25/26)

Company: KIPP Colorado
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 15, 2025

Job Description:

*This is a general Dean of Culture role posting and is intended to collect interest in working at KIPP Colorado as a Dean of Culture now or in the future.About the Dean of Culture Role: As a 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 beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Deans 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 KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so 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 are: KIPP 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 do: We 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 student's needs, skills, and interests.Role ResponsibilitiesProfessional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines.
• Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
• Take ownership for the development of your craft.
• Commit to being prepared.
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
• Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development.
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement.
• Know that your role may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.Campus Community and Culture Leadership
  • Partner with the APC to support the development of processes and protocols for enhancing school culture.
  • Manage, evaluate, develop, and coach Restorative Practices Coordinators or Behavior Specialists.
  • Manage and oversee Grade Level Chairs; support them in school-wide systems alignment.
  • Evaluate whole school performance data to make recommendations for improving school-wide cultural practices.
  • Partner with AP of Instruction, AP of Culture, and Deans of Instruction to ensure consistent implementation of whole-school systems.
  • Consistently implement and uphold all campus and regional cultural expectations.
  • Develop teachers' capacity with classroom management and student culture knowledge.
  • Support teachers with student accountability and discipline matters.
  • Manage responses to parent concerns not resolved at the teacher or Grade Level Chair Level.School Operations
    • Manage academic and cultural programming in all designated grade levels.
    • Coordinate all logistics and planning for end-of-year trips and quarterly team and family trips.
    • Co-manage Summer School (if applicable).
    • Co-plan and lead all Data Days.
    • Co-manage duties with the Leadership Team.Family Engagement
      • Works with Family Engagement Coordinator on events to include, educate, and build relationships with families and students.
      • Supports teachers with student of concern parent meetings.
      • Attends all parent/family engagement meetings.Student Identity Development & Culturally Responsive Teaching
        • Collaborate with Principal, APC, and Instructional Leaders to create professional development for teachers on culturally responsive teaching.
        • Support the creation and planning of events to celebrate and promote diversity.Student Culture
          • Coaches classroom teachers in strong behavior and culture practices.
          • Work with student leaders and staff to ensure a school culture that recognizes and celebrates excellence.
          • Assist with student behavior infractions and lead the school in implementing effective restorative practices.Student Leadership Development
            • Implement and partner with APC to refine the plan for developmentally appropriate and values-aligned student voice and leadership.
            • Work with student leaders to create systems and structures that promote student voice and leadership opportunities.Restorative Practices
              • Partner with APC to ensure effective delivery of restorative practices.Student Discipline Policies and Practices
                • Oversees planning and execution of parent meetings addressing behavioral concerns.
                • Oversees and reviews all threat assessments conducted in response to major behavior events.Advisory Coordination
                  • Support implementation and strong execution of plan for advisory instruction in collaboration with grade level chairs.Supporting All Learners
                    • Partner with AP of Special Services to ensure effective implementation of all Behavior Intervention Plans.Additional Responsibilities
                      • Participate in active presence and strategic supervision to ensure student safety.
                      • Partner with the Dean of Special Services to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, etc.
                      • Attend designated school functions outside of school hours.About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:
                        • Bachelor's degree (required).
                        • Spanish bilingual (preferred).
                        • At least 2 years of relevant experience in school culture management (required).
                        • At least 2 years of K-12 teaching experience (required).
                        • Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail.
                        • Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills.
                        • Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment.Compensation and Benefits: Employee 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.
                          • Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado.
                          • Time Off: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO).
                          • Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up and grow your career.
                          • Mental Health Care: Immediate access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices.
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