Middle School Dean

🇺🇸In-Person - Philadelphia, PA$65K–$95K/yri1h ago

K-12 Operations PBIS Implementation Student Support School Culture MTSS Coordination SEL Integration

Role Snapshot

The Middle School Dean of Student Culture supports KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools in creating a positive, structured, safe, and academically focused school environment. This role reports to a Senior Dean, AP, or Principal and is essential to establishing and maintaining strong school culture systems.

Key Responsibilities: Execute and reinforce school-wide culture systems including entry, dismissal, transitions, and incentive programs while maintaining high visibility during school hours. Support teachers on discipline and classroom management, manage PBIS systems, oversee behavior plans for students with significant needs, and implement tiered behavior supports and attendance interventions.

Skills & Tools: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with students, families, and staff; proficiency in data management and documentation; expertise in positive behavior support systems, social-emotional learning, and school culture development; and ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in education, school administration, student services, or related field; familiarity with PBIS, MTSS frameworks, and school culture development strongly preferred.

Location: In-Person - Philadelphia, PA

Compensation: $65K–$95K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Role Overview

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. The Dean of Culture at KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is required to perform the following duties:

Key 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.