Founding Dean of Culture - High School (25-26)

Content Specialist Of Culture

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.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 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.)

Education :

Knowledge / skills required :

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Model and support implementation of the school's vision and goals with a specific focus on culture :

Model strong staff and student culture and manage school-wide behavior management systems :

Manages school-wide proactive culture systems :

Manages student behavior supports and reactive discipline :

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands :

Physical : Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting / carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing / pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead.

Mental : Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental : School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP's health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies' recommendations.

Classification :

This is a full-time, exempt position on a full school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California :

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students' diversity.

Compensation :

We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. The salary range for this position is : Content Specialist : between $90,000 - $99,000 (Stockton) Assistant Principal : between $99,000 - $120,000 (Stockton)

How to Apply :

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page. Questions? Email teach@kippnorcal.org