Associate Director of Student Services

KIPP Indy Public Schools•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Associate Director of Student Services (ADSS) is responsible for collaborating with other members of the student services team and School Leaders to oversee the implementation of a powerful cultural vision for the students, staff, and families of KIPP Indy College Prep Middle School. The ADSS will work to ensure that both proactive and reactive student interventions and discipline decisions are in alignment with the vision, values, and expectations of KIPP Indy and will collaborate closely with school leaders, teachers, students, and families. In addition to playing a role in cultural initiatives and responding to daily discipline incidents, the ADSS will lead the school’s positive behavior incentive system and teach three sections of an enrichment course aimed to implement explicit character education, increase emotional intelligence, and engage students in service learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Pass a criminal background check, as required by law
At least three years of experience in an urban school setting
Experience teaching in an urban school setting
Strong track record of student achievement and student culture
Models organizational values and strong character at all times
Articulates and teaches the organization’s vision, mission, values, and goals
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the cultures of the community served. Seeks to understand the needs and motivations of students and makes decisions with student best interests and needs in mind
Manages time and resources effectively
Backward plans to achieve short and long-term goals
Develops mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals. Gains the trust of key stakeholders by active listening and seeking to understand their views and needs.
Takes initiatives and follows through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency
Uses data to accurately assess areas for improvement
Gathers information from multiple relevant sources and stakeholders when problem solving. Weighs pros and cons of multiple options to solve complex problems
Timely conveys decisions to relevant stakeholders and takes follow up actions to support decisions
Perseveres through significant challenges to reach goals
Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from successes and failure
Demonstrates flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly and adjust plans
The ability to effectively and proactively initiate critical, high-stakes conversations with all stakeholders.
A strong understanding of self-regulation strategies in high-stress situations, along with the ability to effectively support both students and adults in managing their emotions and responding appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience coaching or managing others (strongly preferred)
Teaching experience (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the school leadership team to foster a culture that supports the school’s vision and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and families
Cultivate strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, families, and staff
Collaborate with the student services team and school leaders to respond to daily student discipline incidents, executing the necessary administrative actions related to documentation, student records, and communication with students, staff, and families
Utilize school-wide data (both academic and cultural) to identify areas for refinement to drive improved student outcomes
Create and support the implementation of individualized intervention strategies for struggling students
Support the implementation of school-wide procedures and expectations, including arrival, dismissal, dress code, and transitions.
Collaborate with the implementation of the school-wide positive behavior incentive system based on an economy of earnings for behavioral and academic achievements and includes weekly reports for families
Collaborate with Response to Intervention (RtI) team on behavioral data tracking to provide tiered support for identified students
Refer students to additional support services (i.e. health services, counseling services, mentorship programs, etc.) as necessary
Implement character education course for all students
Provide direct instruction for enrichment course for all students aimed to implement explicit character education, increase emotional intelligence, and engage students in service learning
Develop long term instructional plan, daily lesson plans, and methods of assessment
Utilize student data to set goals, inform decisions, and invest students in their progress
Perform all duties related to classroom including physical environment, gradebooks, instructional supplies, and student records
Participate in weekly specials department content Student services meetings
Create and monitor the progress of Behavior Support Plans for students, working with families and staff to amend plans when necessary for maximum student potential.