KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 255 KIPP schools across the nation and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating at 3x the national average for low-income students.

Founded in 2008 with 50 students in 5th grade, KIPP Columbus currently serves nearly 2,000 students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. During the 2018-2019 school year, and for the third year in a row, KIPP Columbus had the highest amount of academic growth of any community school in Ohio.

The mission of KIPP Columbus is to create a system of schools where students develop the intellectual, academic, and social skills needed to understand and take action on issues they encounter in everyday life. By establishing a rigorous, safe, and personalized learning environment, KIPP Columbus will foster a culture of responsibility and service and empower all students to become active and engaged citizens. Our vision is to ensure that all students in our community will have access to a transformational education that empowers them with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college and life.

At KIPP Columbus, we recognize the critical importance of finding, developing, and supporting the best possible teammates to ensure our KIPPsters can be their best. To that end, our team is accepting applications for the Dean of Instruction role. The Dean of Instruction is a key member of the school leadership team and will be responsible for creating an environment that delivers quality instruction, develops teachers, and leads students to achieve demonstrable results. In conjunction with the School Leader, the Dean of Instruction will set school academic priorities, support short and long term academic planning, and track progress to school and regional goals. 

Key responsibilities of the Dean of Instruction include the following:

• Support teachers in planning and delivering high-quality instruction.

• Serve as a model teacher, modeling and sharing best practices.

• Observe, coach, and manage teachers around curriculum and instruction, data analysis, and culture of achievement.

• Identify and develop professional development opportunities for staff members to continuously improve their craft.

• Coach and provide support for struggling classrooms, modeling or co-teaching if necessary.

• Facilitate collaboration, co-planning, and the sharing of best practices and resources.

• Oversee curriculum, data, and assessment. 

• Direct the school's standards based assessment strategies and systems in order to support a data-driven culture where assessments are used to increase learning and support all students.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum including a vertical scope and sequence aligned to state standards and assessment processes.

• Assess the efficacy of curriculum and interventions, vet new programs/resources, oversee implementation of curriculum and interventions, and make recommendations as needed (including special education).

• Provide timely and relevant feedback on plans, practices, and strategies to ensure continuous improvement and ongoing development of instructional staff.

• Develop and execute a framework for the strategic use of data; support the team in using student and staff performance data to drive improved teaching and learning.

• Run data analysis and content team meetings with the team. 

• Coordinate the assessment schedule and oversee state testing processes.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university 

• Minimum of three years of successful, full-time, lead teaching experience in low-income communities.

• Minimum of three years of experience leading and/or coaching teachers, including but not limited to, roles such as Assistant School Leader, Dean, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, Principal etc.

• Current Ohio Teaching License strongly preferred or willingness and ability to pursue certification by start date

• Strong track record of results and leadership in a school setting.

• Experience in analyzing student data and using data to inform instruction.

• Belief that outstanding school leaders, staff, and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students.

• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community.

• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students.

• Ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Extreme flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high levels of responsibility and multiple priorities.

• Model the values of KIPP Columbus (Imagine, Navigate, Seek, Persevere, Integrity, Responsibility, and Empathy).

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance, as well as group term life insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. 

Statement of Non-Disclosure

KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission, employment, etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.