KIPP - Dean of Culture - High School (26-27)

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•Stockton, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At KIPP Public Schools Northern California, we believe strong culture and academics are key to student success. Healthy and positive school cultures and climates are the foundation of effective learning environments, fostering conditions that promote successful teaching and learning. A school’s culture is constantly in play, either facilitating or obstructing learning. The Content Specialist of Culture is responsible for fostering a positive school culture that supports academic achievement and personal growth for all students. This teammate will collaborate with teachers, students, families and staff to develop and implement programs and initiatives that promote the school’s values of Excellence, Belonging, Determination and Integrity.

Requirements

Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
Must be eligible for and maintain a Substitute Teacher Permit through the CTC
Belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to go to and through college; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community
Ability to set direction for a team and motivate others to action
Demonstrated student achievement results in own classroom and from teachers that he/she manages
Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data
Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies
Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy
Expertise in cultivating relationships and managing a diverse group of stakeholders
Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an educator teaching students with similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community
Previous Leadership or Teacher-Leader experience preferred (ex: Grade Level Lead, Instructional Coaching, Content Lead, etc.)

Responsibilities

Daily lesson planning and long term planning using curriculum and resources to align with KIPP’s academic vision and goals.
Analyze data regularly to identify student academic trends and inform instructional practices.
Maintain a positive, warm, inclusive, rigorous, and engaging classroom environment that incorporates Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning.
Implement culturally responsive classroom management strategies to create a safe environment for all students to learn & achieve.
Communicate regularly with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships.
Attend and engage in weekly Professional Development and other Communities of Practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
Update student records regularly, including attendance, grades, behavior data, etc.