KIPP NYC, Manager, Student Experiences & Restorative Justice Practice

Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021!

Job Description

Position Overview

The KIPP NYC Manager, Student Experience & Restorative Justice Practice is essential to upholding our commitment to Equity and for promoting a Culturally Responsive and Identity Affirming aligned K-12 vision that enhances Resilience and elevates student voice, critical consciousness and leadership. The KIPP NYC Manager, Student Experience & Restorative Justice Practice is responsible for strategically planning and executing the implementation of regional initiatives around student experience and Restorative Practices by coaching school-based restorative practice staff members and leading professional development for our 18 KIPP NYC schools. This role reports directly to the Chief Equity Officer and is a member of the Equity Team. 

The KIPP NYC Manager, Student Experience & Restorative Justice Practice will consult with school-based personnel to create professional development opportunities and school policies that support the development of KIPP NYC’s schools to become more restorative settings. Through the creation, deliberate practice, observation, and feedback process of professional development, the Regional Manager will empower school-based personnel for all 18 schools to facilitate restorative practices and policies in their schools. Additionally, the Regional Manager will collaborate across departments to ensure there are aligned affirming inputs for the student experience. This work will contribute to creating joyful and affirming identity school experiences and support our Graduate Aims work to ensure a truly equitable learning community.

Manager Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to): 

• Support each KIPP NYC school with visits that include strength based observations with orientation to enhancing Restorative Practices and monitoring progress towards school based goals.
• Capacity building for school based staff in order to drive the development of restorative practices and policies.
• Create, deliberately practice, observe, and provide feedback on professional development sessions for and with school-based personnel.
• Liaise with outside organizations that can provide additional opportunities for student and staff development.
• Leverage school self assessment tools in restorative practices to enable feedback processes.
• Support KIPP, NYC Equity Initiatives by collaborating with regional student support services team, teaching and learning team and DEI Coordinators to analyze data and strategize toward driving outcomes for students.
• Monitor data including suspension data, DASA and Title IX incidents as well as Dean’s List
• Lead Professional Development and build a learning community for Deans and culture leaders across the region.
• Design, facilitate, and bring in Restorative Practices and DEI trainings aimed at creating consistent, effective, and aligned practices across the KIPP NYC region.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, observation, and feedback to Deans and culture leaders across the region.
• Ensure schools are adhering to the Code of Conduct, Disciplinary Practices within the context of our approved charter.
• Support Advisory structure including observations and serve as point person for monitoring both quantitative and qualitative elements are included to serve SEL, RP and Graduate Aims.
• Train Deans and other leaders on culture enhancing systems such as DeansList and Securely to ensure consistent and effective use of those systems.
• Act as the Regional Hearing Officer for all major infractions which require a long-term suspension hearing.
• Create a clear and aligned set of supports and guidelines to help Deans and culture leaders achieve similar results and standards across the region.  
• 80% of schools will demonstrate proactive circles or restorative conversations in culture walk-throughs.
• Model excellence in driving restorative practices, policies, and mindsets within core role.

Qualifications

• Master’s