Together | A Future Without Limits

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving approximately 5,000 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 2,000 alumni.  While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond. As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve nearly 15% of the city’s students, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us?  Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP!

At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our leaders. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days, and the hard ones. So we support our leaders to make the most of those gifts in order to build academically excellent schools and create unlimited opportunities for all of our students.

The KIPP Difference

• Respect: For our leaders’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth and the lives they lead beyond our walls.

• Support: Our leaders always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with support to grow and opportunities to lead. 

• Purpose: Together, we share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. And we need talented leaders to realize it.

The Dean of Instruction plays a pivotal role in the educational leadership team of the school. This position is responsible for providing instructional leadership, guidance, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality education in alignment with network goals, policies, and standards. The Dean of Instruction collaborates with school administrators, teachers, and staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and student achievement.

 As a KIPP New Orleans Dean of Instruction, your core responsibilities include:

Instructional Leadership:

• Provide visionary leadership in curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.

• Ensure alignment of curriculum implementation with organizational, state, and district standards, incorporating best practices and research-based pedagogy.

• Lead efforts to improve teaching and learning by monitoring and evaluating instructional programs.

Professional Development:

• Develop and implement professional development plans for teachers and instructional staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Facilitate ongoing training and coaching opportunities for educators to improve instructional effectiveness.

• Promote a culture of collaboration and reflection among teaching staff.

Data Analysis:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret student performance data to identify areas of improvement and implement data-driven strategies.

• Collaborate with data teams to monitor progress and adjust instructional plans as necessary.

• Use data to make informed decisions regarding curriculum adjustments, interventions, and resource allocation.

Curriculum Implementation and Alignment:

• Oversee the development, implementation, evaluation, and alignment of curriculum materials, instructional resources, and assessments.

• Collaborate with department heads and curriculum committees to ensure curriculum coherence and relevance.

• Keep abreast of educational trends and research to continually improve curriculum and instructional practices.

School Improvement:

• Collaborate with school leaders to develop and implement school improvement plans that support student achievement and growth.

• Provide guidance and support to schools in identifying, implementing, and monitoring best practices for academic success.

• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within schools.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Lead the development and implementation of assessment systems to evaluate student progress and teacher effectiveness.

• Provide constructive feedback and support to educators, aligning evaluations with professional growth goals.

• Ensure the fair and consistent application of evaluation procedures.

Engagement:

• Foster positive relationships with parents, community members, and other stakeholders to promote understanding and support for district educational goals.

• Collaborate with regional and school leaders to communicate instructional initiatives and achievements.

The following are required of all KIPP New Orleans Deans of Instruction:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years teaching experience in urban, open enrollment schools and demonstrated student results at an exemplary level

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a professional reference check, proof of identity and work authorization (all KNOS employees must complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form), a state background check, and verification of teaching experience/certification/licensure (if applicable)

• Personal affinity to our mission and vision, as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Elevation, Achievement, Community, and Hope

The following are strongly preferred for all KIPP New Orleans Deans of Instruction:

• Masters in Education or aligned content

• 3+ years teaching experience with at least 2 years of leadership experience in urban, open enrollment schools and demonstrated student results at an exemplary level in both roles

• State issued teaching credential

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness of the KNOS vision, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand. 

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations, including noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices, and one needs to be able to read, analyze, and interpret data (emails, memos, letters, etc.) and maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of classroom teaching (standing, circulating, occasional lifting/moving of classroom materials); Able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time.

• Ability to safely lift and move up to 30lbs independently

• Duties may require traveling to other school facilities using employee's personal transportation.

• This is a full-time, 100% on-site position; Regular work hours, Monday through Friday, will be established with your supervisor. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Commitments

• Maintain a friendly, respectful, professional and courteous attitude with all people, including all KNOS employees, Board members, community and philanthropic partners, funders, and vendors.

• Model superior customer service behavior by maintaining positive relationships with all KNOS stakeholders.

• Contribute as a positive and effective team member; work effectively with other team members to accomplish KNOS goals. 

• Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling; be honest and fair in all professional dealings.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market

• 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)
• KNOS employees are eligible for health and wellbeing benefits starting the first day of the month following their Date of Hire
• Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees
• KNOS employees are provided ~30 paid holidays and additional paid time off
• Opportunities for on-going professional development

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Contact Us:

Please contact our regional Talent Team at [email protected] with any questions.