Dean of Academic Progress - (24-25)

at  KIPP Foundation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish rapport with families and children
• Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
• Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development and a passion for working with underserved student populations and their families
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
• Possession of a belief in inquiry-based learning and constructivist methods
• Possession of a sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to assure that every student gets to and through college
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of KIPP Texas
• Motivation to grow as an educational professional
• Desire to implement curriculum, instruction, and assessment that is cutting-edge based on educational research
• Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community focused on action research within the school and the classroom
• Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines
• Ability to travel throughout the district and the city

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• At least two years’ experience as a lead teacher/teacher of record educator in middle or high school classrooms in a traditionally disenfranchised community, 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

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• State of Texas teaching certification in content or commitment to enroll in preferred Texas certification program, preferred
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental certification or commitment to work towards ESL certification, preferred
• Spanish-speaking proficiency, preferred