[2026-2027] High School & Middle School Dean

Role Overview

The Dean of Student Culture supports the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, safe, joyful, nurturing and academically focused school culture.  The Dean of Culture reports directly to a Senior Dean, AP, or Principal. Principals at KPPS set the vision for student culture. The Dean of Culture at KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is required to perform the following duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the culture team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and nurturing school culture.
• Consistently and effectively execute and reinforce school wide culture systems (i.e. entry, dismissal, transition, incentive systems, etc.)
• Proactively and positively engage with parents throughout the school year and when there are specific student behavioral concerns.
• Be highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has a strong school culture
• Maintain accurate and thorough student culture data and documentation.
• Support teachers to improve their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, and school culture.
• Support execution of individual behavior plans and other supports for students with significant behavior needs (in conjunction with the Social Worker and AP of Special Education).
• Support implementation of tiered behavior supports for all students, including Tier 1 SEL instruction and MTSS Tier 2 and 3 interventions
• Support implementation of school-wide attendance interventions as part of a positive school culture
• Manage school-wide PBIS system, including training of teachers, data management, and planning of incentives and events
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.