[2024-2025] Associate Dean of Students - High School

Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995, we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11 % of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

About KIPP NYC College Prep High School:

In August 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. KIPP NYC College Prep builds on the key elements of their successful elementary and middle schools, including more time in school, a focus on student achievement, highly qualified and committed faculty, and a school culture that supports success in learning. Located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, CPHS currently educates over 1700 students in grades 9-12 across two locations.  Over 90% of students enroll in at least one type of rigorous academics, including (16) Advanced Placement (AP), (17) Dual Enrollment, and (13) Honors courses.  In addition to a wide range of electives and over 25 clubs, there are 13 varsity and junior varsity sports programs.  Last, CPHS provides a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam, and go on to enroll in a college or career opportunity that meets their interests, abilities, and financial needs. Since its founding, 99% of CPHS students have graduated from high school, 91% have matriculated to a 2- or 4-year college, and 49% have received a college degree in 6 or more years.

Job Description

Position Overview

​​​​​An Associate Dean of Students supports the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, disciplined school culture. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Students, who provides guidance, and direction, and supports school policy.  A successful Associate Dean is passionate about supporting our students, adapts to changes, and cultivates productive relationships with all members of the school community, including faculty, students, and families. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and instructional staff under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Students
• Assess student body needs and respond to any questions or concerns from the student body in an effective and timely manner with direction provided by the manager.
• Responsible for the following daily tasks; 
  • Facilitate scanning, Yondr bags, and dress code during arrival
  • Monitors spaces while students are on campus before, during, and after school
  • Monitors students during lunch, transitions, and other activities (after-school athletic, enrichment, and arts events; 
  • Supervise students if they are given consequences in accordance with our established tiered response guidelines
• Support with intervention programs that address the needs of at-risk students (assist Deans of Students or grade-level Directors) with after-school- accountability, groups, and mediations as needed.
• Attend weekly professional development sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• School-based and student support experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent command of written and spoken English 
• Meets schedules and deadlines
• Plans and organizes work
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable personality
• Demonstrate proficiency using programs such as: Excel, PowerSchool, and DeansList.
• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program. 
• Models KIPP standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism 
• Strong interest in growing into a future Dean of Students or school-based operational role 
• Bilingual Preferred

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits: