[2026-2027] Middle School Dean

KIPP • Philadelphia, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Student Culture supports the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, safe, joyful, nurturing and academically focused school culture. The Dean of Culture reports directly to a Senior Dean, AP, or Principal. Principals at KPPS set the vision for student culture.

Requirements

• Love and see the high potential of all children
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Flexible and able to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
• Uphold the school’s core values of children first, community, cultural competence and ownership.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students
• Experience teaching or supporting students in an urban, underserved community required
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks: PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Expertise in restorative practices preferred
• At least three years’ experience working with large groups of students strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the culture team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and nurturing school culture.
• Consistently and effectively execute and reinforce school wide culture systems (i.e. entry, dismissal, transition, incentive systems, etc.)
• Proactively and positively engage with parents throughout the school year and when there are specific student behavioral concerns.
• Be highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has a strong school culture
• Maintain accurate and thorough student culture data and documentation.
• Support teachers to improve their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, and school culture.
• Support execution of individual behavior plans and other supports for students with significant behavior needs (in conjunction with the Social Worker and AP of Special Education).
• Support implementation of tiered behavior supports for all students, including Tier 1 SEL instruction and MTSS Tier 2 and 3 interventions
• Support implementation of school-wide attendance interventions as part of a positive school culture
• Manage school-wide PBIS system, including training of teachers, data management, and planning of incentives and events
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families
• 403B matching program for retirement savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees