ABOUT THE ROLE
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 Texass mission and culture of achievement.
We are committed to establishing highachieving schools that are diverse equitable and partnered strongly with the communities they serve. This is a leadership position for a person who is organized detailoriented 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 culturerelated 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 K2 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 4year college
- 97% Average Daily Attendance
- 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
- 80% of Staff Retained
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Operations Support
Assist with the registration enrollment withdrawal and transfer of students and process applicable recordsVerify the accuracy and thorough completion of all student registration packets and determine eligibility for enrollmentEnter all campus student information into the district student information systemCommunicate daily with campus administrators and special program coordinators to identify and correct missing or incorrect information in physical and electronic student data filesStay current with changes in Texas Education Agency governing documents pertaining to the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS)Coordinate campuswide attendance process and work to maintain campuswide compliance accuracy and timelinessMaintain all digital course records and teacher / administrative access to online gradebookProcess and transmit requests for student information including verification of enrollment and transcripts for colleges and universitiesAs directed coordinate and manage state district and local testingPerforms other duties as assignedAcademic Progress Management & Counseling
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 studentsMonitor and followup with students failing one or more courses each grading period during the first four semesters in high schoolCoordinate teacher and advisor responsibilities and efforts to drive students academic progress through goalsetting and intrinsic motivationIntervene with support when students have challenges with attendance academics or disciplineMaintain and monitor academic compliance in areas such as Special Education 504 LPAC and AtRisk studentsCoordinate verification and correction of grades and printing and distribution of report cardsAssist School Leader and Assistant Principals with campus and student schedulingMaintain student transcriptsEnsures that transfer grades and GPAs are calculated correctly and reflected appropriately in the student information systemParent OutreachHost parent events such as workshops studentled 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
School Culture
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
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree requiredAt 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 proceduresExperience developing new and deepening current relationships with key college access and college success organizationDemonstrated strong achievement results and documented growth requiredCOMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive results through others.Ability to work in a fastpaced environment demonstrating strong prioritization organization and followup skills.Demonstration of effective teaching and learning practicesExcellent interpersonal human relations and stress and conflict management skillsExcellent planning goal setting coordinating problem analysis and decisionmaking skillsAbility to facilitate and lead change initiatives and embrace innovationEnthusiasm to engage parents and communityAdditional Information :
What We Bring to the Table
The starting point for the salary range for this position is $63000 with the opportunity to earn more based on considered experience at an accredited K12 institution and internalequity.
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 $1200 a year. 403b plans also supported.KIPP also offers the following employeepaid benefits : legal plans LifeLock identity protection life insurance and disability insurance.Flexible spending account or highyield HSA.Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer / laptop.Attending conferences or training sessions.Work Environment
Reports to school site MondayFriday.Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.Travel Requirements
Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional office for professional learning or meetings.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $1,200 - $63,000
