Dean of Undergraduate Students

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.

Applications are collected on a rolling basis and reviewed for any opportunity that matches your skills and experience. The Dean of Students is responsible for shaping a structured, supportive, and achievement‑driven school culture. The Dean will collaborate closely with school personnel to implement behavior intervention plans and services for students, ensuring 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 candidate should be passionate about creating a culture of high expectations that supports every student’s social, emotional, and academic development.

As a Dean of Students you will internalize and drive toward cohort‑specific academic and culture‑related goals in pursuit of supporting KIPP Texas Public Schools in meeting organizational objectives.

100% of KTX schools achieve an A or B rating - TBD

60% of seniors graduate having scored a 3+ on at least an AP/IB exam

80% of students matriculate to a 4‑year college

100% BOY enrollment by Day 10

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.

School Culture Monitoring and Feedback

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 culture.

Monitor and analyze data related to attendance, behavior, and student engagement.

Implement and oversee systems for tracking behavior, including Deans List and ClassDojo.

Review school culture data regularly to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Lead and participate in school culture and behavior management training for staff.

Family and Community Engagement

Strengthen home‑school partnerships through regular communication and family engagement initiatives.

Support the KIPP Family Association (KFA) to build community involvement.

Act as a liaison between the school and the community to foster a supportive network.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

At least 2 years of teaching experience as a teacher of record in a K‑12 setting.

Experience leading teachers and/or teacher leaders to improve academic and culture outcomes for students.

Proven experience in implementing and training adults in restorative practices, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL), and other related frameworks.

Strong familiarity with TEA (Texas Education Agency) compliance requirements and regulations.

Familiarity with Level I behavior and attendance monitoring systems (DeansList, ClassDojo, Skyward, Purplesense) (preferred).

Experience working in education partnering with historically underserved communities and communities of color (preferred).

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

Teaching Certification (Preferred).

Crisis Management Training (CPI training).

Demonstration of effective data analysis and management practices.

Excellent planning, goal setting, coordinating, problem analysis, and decision‑making skills.

Enthusiasm to engage parents and community.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.

The candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the Region.

Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.

Reports to school site Monday‑Friday.

Typical school environment with frequent interruptions.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel; may travel to other school sites or regional offices for professional learning or meetings.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.

Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.

Flexible spending account or high‑yield HSA.

Employee assistance programs.

KIPP also offers the following employee‑paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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