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Immediate Dean of Special Populations - Dallas

KIPP Texas Public Schools

Immediate Dean of Special Populations - Dallas

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

    • Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs.
    • Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping SPED teacher pilot such efforts when appropriate.
    • Assess curriculum by monitoring syllabi, course overviews, and lesson plans.
    • Maintain internal and external assessment systems and help SPED teachers use assessment data to further improve the quality of instruction
    • Support compliance in ARDs
    • Participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for enrolled students
    • Verify that IEP meetings are conducted annually and ensure all necessary records and other legally required documents are completed and processed by all staff members involved.
    • Create and Implement a plan for School-wide Positive Behavior Support that encourages students to set goals and monitor their own behavior.

    SCHOOL CULTURE

    • Regularly check in with faulty to help mediate conversations between faulty members and assess overall morale at school
    • Support Leadership with faculty reward programs and activities.

    FACULTY MANAGEMENT

    • Serve as an instructional leader of the school by providing training and professional development to certificated staff regarding  instructional methodologies and technology
    • Ensure instruction provided complies with all District policies
    • Observe employee performance, record observations and conduct evaluations.
    • Conduct one on ones teachers and grade level or department chairs.
    • Collaborate and advise teachers on classroom management methods and interventions
    • Ensure the continuous professional development of all staff by collaborating with other Leadership Team members to design, develop, and execute individual and staff-wide professional development
    • Assist principal in interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff

    STUDENT MANAGEMENT

    • Monitor overall academic progress for students
    • Intervene with support when students have challenges with attendance, academics or discipline
    • Work with students to set goals and increase student motivation
    • Administer discipline actions

    PARENT OUTREACH

    • Assist teachers to develop strong partnerships with parents by enhancing communications
    • Work closely with faculty to develop strategic plans to monitor compliance of the Commitment to Excellence on behalf of the parents and students.

    SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

    • Maintain and monitor compliance in areas such as Special Education, 504, LPAC and At-Risk students.
    • Coordinate and manage state, district, and local testing.
    • May be responsible for the school in the principal’s absence.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:

    • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
    • Prior experience as a highly effective teacher
    • Must be considered highly-qualified based on NCLB guidelines, if applicable
    • Previous leadership experience preferred
    • VALID TEXAS TEACHING CERTIFICATE WITH REQUIRED CERTIFICATION FOR SUBJECT AND LEVEL ASSIGNED; SPECIAL EDUCATION EC-12 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

    SKILLS:

    • Ability to establish rapport with families and children
    • Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
    • Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
    • Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district
    • Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development and a passion for working with underserved student populations and their families
    • Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
    • Strong organizational and planning skills
    • Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
    • Possession of a belief in inquiry-based learning and constructivist methods
    • Possession of a sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to assure that every student gets to and through college
    • Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of KIPP Houston
    • Motivation to grow as an educational professional
    • Desire to implement curriculum, instruction, and assessment that is cutting-edge based on educational research
    • Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community focused on action research within the school and the classroom
    • Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential

    Additional Information

    LOCATION:

    Dallas, TX

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

    In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.