Dean of Culture and Climate 01839 (Southeast)
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- Kansas City Public Schools
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- Kansas City, MO, US
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- Competitive
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Dean of Culture and Climate 01839 (Dean of Culture and Climate 01839)
Job Details
Posting ID Dean of Culture and Climate 01839
Title Dean of Culture and Climate 01839
Description KANSAS CITY MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: Dean of Culture and Climate
Job Title Code: 01839
Salary Grade: S604 $41,186 – 64,247
Department: School Leadership
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Prepared: June 2019
GRANT FUNDED POSITION (2020-2023 SY)
PURPOSE OF JOB: The Dean of Culture will collect and manage the culture ‘metrics' of the school
that include components of academics, social emotional well-being, and behavior. The Dean of
Culture will collect information to inform students and parents of the culture pieces that are being
met or not met. The Dean of Culture will discuss data with instructional and advisory teams to
promote, support, celebrate, and improve any and all culture components. The Dean of Culture will
work collaboratively with parents and students as well as the advisors and teachers to bring
resolution to situations where policies/protocols have been breached. The Dean of Culture will
report to the Principal on a weekly basis to highlight gathered data, gain approval for proposed
solutions/resolutions to data/issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of systems/protocols put in
place. The Dean of Culture will serve as the first point of contact for teachers, advisors, and
parents who present issues/situations related to student behavior. The Dean of Culture will
determine what department of the school the situation should be referred to: Assistant Principal for
teacher development, or the Principal for judiciary interventions. The Dean of Culture will work
with the Principal on all Judiciary Affairs of the school including severe discipline infractions,
suspensions, and expulsions, as well as city, state, or federal involvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core Responsibilities
Area #1: School Culture and Climate
Enforce the vision of school culture and climate as set by teachers and advisors.
Provide strategies for continuing the articulation of the schools' culture and climate to staff
and students.
Develop interventions for students, in tandem with parents, counselors, special education
teachers, and advisors, who do not adhere to the school's vision for culture.
Enforce school policies after teacher's discipline measures have been exhausted.
Promote attitudes, behaviors, and skills for improved learning.
Encourage parental involvement in the pursuit of student achievement and a positive school
culture.
Work collaboratively with counseling team, advisors, and Principal to plan individual school
and/or system-wide programs to promote a positive and caring school culture for students
and teachers.
Assist in the orientation of new students, parents, and faculty.
Evaluate school-wide events that focus on student development, school culture,
parent/community involvement, etc.
Area #2: Academic Culture
Implement a process for keeping track of students credits, recovery courses, and
programming them for next courses to ensure 100% on track status for all students at all
times.
Track the graduation requirements for students.
Develop communication systems for advisors in terms of communicating on track needs to
students and parents.
Organize, monitor, and interpret data obtained from surveys, inventories, and other
measurement tools to help counselors, Principal, teachers and school director make
effective student development-related educational decisions.
Evaluate students' academic performance, behavior, social and emotional development,
and physical health.
Area #3: Student Discipline/Behavior Management
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing behavior management strategies and
programs; make recommendations for improvement, as necessary to Principal.
Work with Principal to provide data to Principal to train and support teachers in areas such
as classroom management, behavior prevention programs, teacher-parent communication,
etc.; Present to faculty as determined by Principal.
Serve as administrative point person in cases of severe discipline and communicate directly
to Principal.
Act in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to
students and families, and consult with school personnel to ensure compliance in those
areas.
Daily Responsibilities
Maintain, monitor and enforce scholar commitment contracts with each student prior to
his/her exit from in-school suspension
Assist in tracking and decreasing of out-of-school suspension rate in alignment with
Southeast's goals
Implementation of Restorative Justice Practices
Hold one-on-one conferences with students with repeated infractions in order to discuss
his/her discipline record and next steps
Consistently implement a behavior contract system to consistently support and monitor the
progress of students who are frequently suspended
Implement the District's re-entry protocol for students returning to school from out-of-school
suspension or incarceration
Lead professional development for staff regarding de-escalation techniques and restorative
practices leading to a 10% reduction in the number of high-level behavioral infractions
during SY 19-20
Monitor Consistent Implementation of the District's Code of Conduct
Coordinate with school leaders to ensure school's efforts to significantly reduce the number
of incidents that lead to out-of-school suspension, in alignment with KCPS's goals and
priorities
Communicate effectively with school staff members to ensure adherence to the District's
Code of Conduct
Log and track behavioral information in student information system
Aid teachers, school leaders, and staff implement school-wide positive behavior incentives
in order to reduce the number of students who commit behavioral infractions
Consistently monitor discipline data for the school and collaborate with administrative team
to address identified needs
Collaborate with CCSD's Student Support Services team to analyze data and respond to
trends
The Dean of Culture & Climate may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as
assigned by the Principal, Office of School Support, Superintendent, or designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; Master's degree
preferred or enrolled in a secondary school administrator program (actively pursuing a
degree)
At least 5 years of experience working with urban low-income students strongly preferred
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At least 2 years of experience in a role leading adults preferred
Comfort and fluency with the Microsoft Office suite and entering data into online software
systems
A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong oral and written communication skills; integrity and clarity in all communication and
interactions
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Demonstrated record of success with serving at-risk youth, preferably in an urban setting
Creative and outside-the-box thinking
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
Commitment to the success of all KCPS students; specifically to addressing the school-toprison
pipeline
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including school staff,
students, families, and district officials
Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team
committed to a new future for urban education
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers,
and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of work year: 200 days;
7/22/19-
5/28/19 (same as Secondary Counselors);
Grant-funded position funded for 2020-2023 School years.
Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, Dental and Life Insurance are
Primary Location:
Southeast
Salary Range:
$41,186.00 - $64,247.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time
Dean of Culture and Climate 01839 (Dean of Culture and Climate 01839)
Job Details
Posting ID Dean of Culture and Climate 01839
Title Dean of Culture and Climate 01839
Description KANSAS CITY MISSOURI SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: Dean of Culture and Climate
Job Title Code: 01839
Salary Grade: S604 $41,186 – 64,247
Department: School Leadership
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Prepared: June 2019
GRANT FUNDED POSITION (2020-2023 SY)
PURPOSE OF JOB: The Dean of Culture will collect and manage the culture ‘metrics' of the school
that include components of academics, social emotional well-being, and behavior. The Dean of
Culture will collect information to inform students and parents of the culture pieces that are being
met or not met. The Dean of Culture will discuss data with instructional and advisory teams to
promote, support, celebrate, and improve any and all culture components. The Dean of Culture will
work collaboratively with parents and students as well as the advisors and teachers to bring
resolution to situations where policies/protocols have been breached. The Dean of Culture will
report to the Principal on a weekly basis to highlight gathered data, gain approval for proposed
solutions/resolutions to data/issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of systems/protocols put in
place. The Dean of Culture will serve as the first point of contact for teachers, advisors, and
parents who present issues/situations related to student behavior. The Dean of Culture will
determine what department of the school the situation should be referred to: Assistant Principal for
teacher development, or the Principal for judiciary interventions. The Dean of Culture will work
with the Principal on all Judiciary Affairs of the school including severe discipline infractions,
suspensions, and expulsions, as well as city, state, or federal involvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core Responsibilities
Area #1: School Culture and Climate
Enforce the vision of school culture and climate as set by teachers and advisors.
Provide strategies for continuing the articulation of the schools' culture and climate to staff
and students.
Develop interventions for students, in tandem with parents, counselors, special education
teachers, and advisors, who do not adhere to the school's vision for culture.
Enforce school policies after teacher's discipline measures have been exhausted.
Promote attitudes, behaviors, and skills for improved learning.
Encourage parental involvement in the pursuit of student achievement and a positive school
culture.
Work collaboratively with counseling team, advisors, and Principal to plan individual school
and/or system-wide programs to promote a positive and caring school culture for students
and teachers.
Assist in the orientation of new students, parents, and faculty.
Evaluate school-wide events that focus on student development, school culture,
parent/community involvement, etc.
Area #2: Academic Culture
Implement a process for keeping track of students credits, recovery courses, and
programming them for next courses to ensure 100% on track status for all students at all
times.
Track the graduation requirements for students.
Develop communication systems for advisors in terms of communicating on track needs to
students and parents.
Organize, monitor, and interpret data obtained from surveys, inventories, and other
measurement tools to help counselors, Principal, teachers and school director make
effective student development-related educational decisions.
Evaluate students' academic performance, behavior, social and emotional development,
and physical health.
Area #3: Student Discipline/Behavior Management
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing behavior management strategies and
programs; make recommendations for improvement, as necessary to Principal.
Work with Principal to provide data to Principal to train and support teachers in areas such
as classroom management, behavior prevention programs, teacher-parent communication,
etc.; Present to faculty as determined by Principal.
Serve as administrative point person in cases of severe discipline and communicate directly
to Principal.
Act in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and/or policies that relate to
students and families, and consult with school personnel to ensure compliance in those
areas.
Daily Responsibilities
Maintain, monitor and enforce scholar commitment contracts with each student prior to
his/her exit from in-school suspension
Assist in tracking and decreasing of out-of-school suspension rate in alignment with
Southeast's goals
Implementation of Restorative Justice Practices
Hold one-on-one conferences with students with repeated infractions in order to discuss
his/her discipline record and next steps
Consistently implement a behavior contract system to consistently support and monitor the
progress of students who are frequently suspended
Implement the District's re-entry protocol for students returning to school from out-of-school
suspension or incarceration
Lead professional development for staff regarding de-escalation techniques and restorative
practices leading to a 10% reduction in the number of high-level behavioral infractions
during SY 19-20
Monitor Consistent Implementation of the District's Code of Conduct
Coordinate with school leaders to ensure school's efforts to significantly reduce the number
of incidents that lead to out-of-school suspension, in alignment with KCPS's goals and
priorities
Communicate effectively with school staff members to ensure adherence to the District's
Code of Conduct
Log and track behavioral information in student information system
Aid teachers, school leaders, and staff implement school-wide positive behavior incentives
in order to reduce the number of students who commit behavioral infractions
Consistently monitor discipline data for the school and collaborate with administrative team
to address identified needs
Collaborate with CCSD's Student Support Services team to analyze data and respond to
trends
The Dean of Culture & Climate may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as
assigned by the Principal, Office of School Support, Superintendent, or designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; Master's degree
preferred or enrolled in a secondary school administrator program (actively pursuing a
degree)
At least 5 years of experience working with urban low-income students strongly preferred
Page 3 of 4
At least 2 years of experience in a role leading adults preferred
Comfort and fluency with the Microsoft Office suite and entering data into online software
systems
A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong oral and written communication skills; integrity and clarity in all communication and
interactions
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Demonstrated record of success with serving at-risk youth, preferably in an urban setting
Creative and outside-the-box thinking
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
Commitment to the success of all KCPS students; specifically to addressing the school-toprison
pipeline
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including school staff,
students, families, and district officials
Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team
committed to a new future for urban education
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers,
and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of work year: 200 days;
7/22/19-
5/28/19 (same as Secondary Counselors);
Grant-funded position funded for 2020-2023 School years.
Benefits: Retirement Programs, Health, Dental and Life Insurance are
Primary Location:
Southeast
Salary Range:
$41,186.00 - $64,247.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time
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