Dean of Students

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About KIPP Texas Public Schools
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre‑K‑12 schools across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!

As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy.

If you are passionate about joining a mission‑driven community that wants every child to “run to school,” the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you! KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.

The Dean of Students is responsible for shaping a structured, supportive, and achievement‑driven school culture. This role involves developing and executing programs to address students’ behavioral and social challenges while also supporting staff and parents. The Dean will collaborate closely with school personnel to implement behavior intervention plans and services for students, ensuring that every student receives the guidance they need to succeed.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader committed to fostering a positive school environment and ensuring that students are well‑prepared for success in college and beyond.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and has a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate both students and staff. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and empathy. The candidate should be passionate about creating a culture of high expectations that supports every student’s social, emotional, and academic development.

• 100% of KTX schools achieve an A or B rating – TBD
• 95% of K‑2 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 an AP/IB exam
• 80% of students matriculate to a 4‑year college
• 97% Average Daily Attendance
• 100% BOY Enrollment by Day 10
• 80% of Staff Retained

• Act as member of School Leadership Team
• Collaborate with school leadership (SBMH, APO, Culture/SEL leader) to develop and implement school‑wide initiatives.
• Provide input on strategic decisions related to student behavior, discipline, and school culture.
• Support the alignment of school vision and values across all programs and activities.
• Actively contribute to school‑wide meetings, discussions, and decision‑making processes.
• Attend regional training opportunities related to school culture and discipline, adapting the knowledge and strategies to meet the specific needs and support the unique culture of your campus.
• Conduct regular culture walkthroughs to assess student behavior and school environment.
• Provide real‑time feedback to staff on student engagement, classroom management, and overall school…