Dean of Operations - Immediate Start

About the Dean of Instruction Role:

The Dean of Operations manages the execution of all school-based operational systems. TheDean of Operations coordinates with staff, vendors, and regional team members to ensure execution of clear operational systems focused on fulfilling the needs of students, families, staff and school community stakeholders. This is a full-time administrative exempt position reporting to the Assistant Principal of Operations (APO).

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn

• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
• Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
• Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager, receive coaching, implement all provided feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons, preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, reading and internalizing written communication, etc.
• Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft Outlook calendar)
• Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team,

may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events

● Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, hallway duty, school support duties, etc.)

Day to Day Operations

● Ensure that all daily operational systems are effective for teaching and learning. Facilities & Shared Spaces

• Supplies & Materials
• Auditing and support of key operational systems as directed by the Assistant Principals of Operations

● Provide front desk coverage only when needed to provide required breaks for Operations Coordinator or serve as additional support during key times of the day

Project Management

• Create and drive project management for key operational events and projects
• Work with the Assistant Principal of Operations to ensure deadlines for all events and projects are met
• Monitor and manage progress toward deadlines for key projects
• Events and projects may include: Field Trips, Report Cards and Conferences, Family Events, Registration, Recruitment Events, Campus Celebrations, Graduations and End of Year Closeout

Work with the Assistant Principal of Operations to ensure compliance on all safety systems and emergency operations plans

• Serve as a key member of the school Emergency Team
• Complete medical delegation and CPR/First Aid Training
• Support with nursing and medical delegation as needed
• Work with the Assistant Principal of Operations to ensure front office systems maintain student safety and compliance with all federal and state laws at all times

Create, maintain and drive the campus purchasing system in alignment with KIPP Colorado Fiscal policies

• Align with Assistant Principal of Operations to meet all required purchasing approvals
• Ensure that weekly supply orders are placed, tracked and delivered with the support of the Operations team
• Complete regular bank deposit process and reconciliation
• Manage inventory system and process for all supplies, curriculum, furniture and uniforms

Work with the Assistant Principal of Operations to ensure campus communication systems are functional and efficient

• Support goal of 100% enrollment by the first day of school and through October Count
• Plan and execute Recruitment events as directed by the Assistant Principal of Operations
• Plan and execute annual registration events to ensure 100% of students are registered by day one of school
• Manage and track attendance data from Infinite Campus and provide Tier 1 support and intervention with attendance
• Student Data and Technology
• Work in collaboration with the Assistant Principal of Operations team to ensure 100% of students are accurately rosters and schedules in Infinite Campus
• Ensure that annual deadlines for scheduling and student information systems are met ● Support KIPP Colorado Tech team systems for student devices
• Assessment Operations
• Drives project planning of the assessment from start to finish (materials, schedule, space, facilitators, testing conditions,training) for seamless, accurate administration of assessments
• Coordinate and deliver professional development training for school staff and other stakeholders on testing, handling of testing materials, progress monitoring, reporting, and testing platforms assessment Administration and Oversight
• Manage the administration of the various mandatory local and state assessments including but not limited to CMAS, P/SAT, ACCESS, TS Gold, DIBELS, iReady, ANET, Advanced
• Placement (AP) testing, BESS Screener, internal surveys and any other district or state assessment as assigned
• Collaborates with Dean of Student Services to ensure all assessment accommodations are implemented appropriately

Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning

• Partner with the Special Education Team to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modification, and language support for students
• Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
• Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties,chaperone field trips. Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events
• Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
• Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
• Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
• Maintain accurate records and student data tracking systems
• For more about how you’ll lead at this level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document, only)

Bachelor's degree (required)

• Spanish bilingual (preferred)
• At least 2 years of relevant and aligned experience in the area of school operations management (required)
• At least 2 years of K-12 teaching or similar aligned experience and a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success (required)
• Past experience leading adults in a school environment (preferred)
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work ● Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare
• All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure, based on work location and position

○ Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up, across schools, and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft
• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Equipment provided: laptop & phone
• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program , including a PERA 401k option
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
• Wellness reimbursement

• Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
• Voluntary long term disability insurance
• Voluntary short term disability insurance
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

● Additional Information: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices.

KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.