KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 270 schools, nearly 10,000 educators, and more than 160,000 students and alumni.   

• Mission: Together with families and communities, we create 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.  

• Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.  

• KIPP in Oklahoma:   KIPP currently operates as two KIPP regions in Oklahoma.  KIPP OKC was founded in 2002 and serves students grades 4-8 in a middle school.  KIPP Tulsa was founded in 2005 and now serves grades 5-12 in a middle and high school.  Nationally, other same-state KIPP mergers/integrations are occurring to better leverage outcomes, scale, and sustainability.  In early 2021, the KIPP Tulsa and OKC boards approved the hire of shared Executive Director Darius Kirk and the launch of a due diligence and planning process currently underway with support from consultants and KIPP Foundation to determine whether the two regions should combine to become KIPP Oklahoma.  A decision is expected in late Fall or early Winter.  If confirmed, additional planning and preparation would occur over the remainder of 2021-2021 for the merger to be effective on July 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 year. 

The Five Pillars of KIPP

1.      High Expectations. KIPP schools have clearly defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses based on the students' backgrounds. Students, parents, teachers, and staff create and reinforce a culture of achievement and support through a range of formal and informal rewards and consequences for academic performance and behavior.

2.      Choice & Commitment. Students, their parents, and the faculty of each KIPP school choose to participate in the program. No one is assigned or forced to attend a KIPP school. Everyone must make and uphold a commitment to the school and to each other to put in the time and effort required to achieve success.

3.      More Time. KIPP schools know that there are no shortcuts when it comes to success in academics and life. With an extended school day, week, and year, students have more time in the classroom to acquire the academic knowledge and skills that will prepare them for competitive high schools and colleges, as well as more opportunities to engage in diverse extracurricular experiences.

4.      Power to Lead. The principals of KIPP schools are effective academic and organizational leaders who understand that great schools require great school leaders. They have control over their school budget and personnel. They are free to swiftly move dollars or make staffing changes, allowing them maximum effectiveness in helping students learn.

5.      Focus on Results. KIPP schools relentlessly focus on high student performance on standardized tests and other objective measures. Just as there are no shortcuts, there are no excuses. Students are expected to achieve a level of academic performance that will enable them to succeed at the nation's best high schools and colleges.  Teachers will be provided consistent and constant professional development

The KIPP Tulsa Wellness Coordinator/COVID 19 Responder will work to address the population health of students and staff including specific needs that arose or increased while the primary focus has needed to be on slowing the spread of COVID-19. During the COVID-19 pandemic, rates for preventive screening measures have significantly declined as individuals sheltered in place and visits were limited and shifted toward telehealth, in particular delaying routine wellness checkups. The Wellness Coordinator/COVID 19 Responder will improve student and staff outcomes by running COVID 19 Clinics at individual campuses.  The coordinator will call families with a new diagnosis and obtain demographic information, share guidance for self-isolation, facilitate referrals and linkage to services for medical and basic needs, and obtain a list of close contacts from the staff or students. After the initial call, coordinators will follow up with COVID-19 positive patients to conduct wellness checks and facilitate referrals and linkage to services as needed. The coordinator will also conduct outreach to patients eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, ensuring that students and staff receive accurate information while receiving feedback from the students and staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicating with individuals newly diagnosed with Covid-19
• Maintaining professional boundaries and respecting individual confidentiality
• Collecting and recording information on individuals, providing cases with information about quarantine procedures,
• Referring individuals to social and support services, following established scripts to provide information 
• Attending meetings with school site staff as needed
• Conducting outreach to individuals with unmet needs
• Providing health coaching for individuals,
• Working closely with staff and leadership,
• Identifying gaps and implementing new workflows
• Reviewing data and engaging clinics for improvements
• Participating in care and education
• Greeting and intaking patients in person and at testing and/or vaccination sites,
• Monitoring rates and trends on health-related issues
• Obtaining feedback to improve communications
• Recording and evaluating data to inform health education,
• Utilizing partnerships and data to coordinate referrals
• Providing information pertaining to the COVID-19 vaccine

Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring health care supplies are stocked in campus care stations and classrooms
• Ensuring student immunizations are up to date utilizing online state system
• Schedule Immunization and vaccination vans
• Coordinate health events for students and families
• Ensure proper signage is posted in buildings, restrooms, all high touch areas around COVID Safety practices, etc.
• Stay up to date on changes in COVID nature variants and keep team and family
• Work with Marketing and communication about regular health and wellness communications on Social Media, website, etc.
• Administer medications to students as needed
• Ensure staff are compliant with Seizure, Asthmas, Diabetes plans and training
• Other Health-Related concerns or issues as it pertains to schools

Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate

• Build strong relationships
• Understanding of/Willingness to learn about the community
• Outgoing
• Eager to engage
• Compassionate
• Curious
• Respectful
• Open-minded
• Non-judgmental
• Open to learning and growth
• Can read group dynamics
• Can manage time independently
• Can work efficiently
• Proficient computer and data entry skills (e.g., Microsoft suite)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact professionally
• Ability to interact empathetically with diverse individuals
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Familiarity with health-related issues
• Experience working with patient populations
• Strong analytical skills,
• Excellent customer service
• Energetic
• Flexible
• Speaks language(s) spoken by patient populations, Knowledge of health-related issues,
• Confident
• Able to serve in a fast-paced environment
• Organized; sound organizational skills
• Good telephone skills,
• Knowledge of electronic health records
• Medical/clinical experience

This role is funded through a grant provided by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. 

• KIPP Oklahoma does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.