Dean of Academic Progress (25-26)

KIPP Texas Public Schools•Houston, TX

4d•$63,000•Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT THE ROLE Job Status: Please note that this is a general posting for potential future opportunities. At this time, there may or may not be a vacancy. We are collecting applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply. Your application will be reviewed and considered for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience. Please be aware that you may not receive communication regarding next steps until an aligned opportunity becomes available. We appreciate your interest in the role and KIPP Texas. A KIPP Texas Dean of Academic Progress will provide assistance to the School Leader and/or Leadership Team with the administration of systems related to high school matriculation and graduation. The Dean of Academic Progress furthers the mission of KIPP Texas by supporting a school culture that empowers students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character traits necessary to pursue a college education and a life of value, joy, and integrity. The Dean will work to support KIPP Texas’s mission and culture of achievement. We are committed to establishing high-achieving schools that are diverse, equitable, and partnered strongly with the communities they serve. This is a leadership position for a person who is organized, detail-oriented, and always follows through. Additionally, this leader is warm and demanding with students and parents, ensuring that they always turn in required documents and always complete challenging academic courses. The Dean of Academic Progress is relentless with adults and students and holds herself/himself accountable for achieving excellent results. As a Dean of Academic Progress you will internalize and drive towards 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 40% of 11th grade students score 21+ on the ACT 80% of student matriculate to a 4-year college 97% Average Daily Attendance 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10 80% of Staff Retained

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required
At least two years’ experience as a lead teacher/teacher of record educator in middle or high school classrooms (required)
Experience helping students and their families navigate college admission, financial aid, and scholarship application procedures
Experience developing new and deepening current relationships with key college access and college success organization
Demonstrated strong achievement results and documented growth, required
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive results through others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills.
Demonstration of effective teaching and learning 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

Responsibilities

Assist with the registration, enrollment, withdrawal, and transfer of students and process applicable records
Verify the accuracy and thorough completion of all student registration packets and determine eligibility for enrollment
Enter all campus student information into the district student information system
Communicate daily with campus administrators and special program coordinators to identify and correct missing or incorrect information in physical and electronic student data files
Stay current with changes in Texas Education Agency governing documents pertaining to the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS)
Coordinate campus-wide attendance process and work to maintain campus-wide compliance, accuracy and timeliness
Maintain all digital course records and teacher/administrative access to online gradebook
Process and transmit requests for student information, including verification of enrollment and transcripts for colleges and universities
As directed, coordinate and manage state, district, and local testing
Performs other duties as assigned
Develop and maintain coherent, state compliant transcripts that prepare students for college and career (CTE, where applicable, and Advanced Placement).
Develop and implement structures for clear graduation planning (Personal Graduation Plan) that includes electives, enrichment, credit recovery courses, and Advanced Placement courses.
Monitor overall academic progress for all students
Monitor and follow-up with students failing one or more courses each grading period, during the first four semesters in high school
Coordinate teacher and advisor responsibilities and efforts to drive students’ academic progress through goal-setting and intrinsic motivation
Intervene with support when students have challenges with attendance, academics or discipline
Maintain and monitor [academic] compliance in areas such as Special Education, 504, LPAC and At-Risk students
Coordinate verification and correction of grades, and printing and distribution of report cards
Assist School Leader and Assistant Principals with campus and student scheduling
Maintain student transcripts
Ensures that transfer grades and GPAs are calculated correctly and reflected appropriately in the student information system
Host parent events such as workshops, student-led parent conferences, open houses, or other events that support academic transitions to and through college
Ensure parents know the benefits of attending a KIPP high school and how to best support their student
Support leadership with building a student culture of achievement through investment, rewards, and activities
Support leadership with faculty reward programs and activities related to the culture of achievement

Benefits

The starting point for the salary range for this position is $63,000 with the opportunity to earn more based on considered experience at an accredited K-12 institution and internal-equity.
Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
Paid family leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, inclusive of virtual physician visits.
High deductible health plan with HSA also offered.
Employee assistance programs.
Participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
457 Roth retirement plan option with KIPP matching contribution up to $1,200 a year.
403b plans also supported.
KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.