Company Description
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021!
Job Description
Position Overview
The KIPP NYC Manager, Student Experience & Restorative Justice Practice is essential to upholding our commitment to Equity and for promoting a Culturally Responsive and Identity Affirming aligned K-12 vision that enhances Resilience and elevates student voice, critical consciousness and leadership. The KIPP NYC Manager, Student Experience & Restorative Justice Practice is responsible for strategically planning and executing the implementation of regional initiatives around student experience and Restorative Practices by coaching school-based restorative practice staff members and leading professional development for our 18 KIPP NYC schools. This role reports directly to the Chief Equity Officer and is a member of the Equity Team.
The KIPP NYC Manager, Student Experience & Restorative Justice Practice will consult with school-based personnel to create professional development opportunities and school policies that support the development of KIPP NYC’s schools to become more restorative settings. Through the creation, deliberate practice, observation, and feedback process of professional development, the Regional Manager will empower school-based personnel for all 18 schools to facilitate restorative practices and policies in their schools. Additionally, the Regional Manager will collaborate across departments to ensure there are aligned affirming inputs for the student experience. This work will contribute to creating joyful and affirming identity school experiences and support our Graduate Aims work to ensure a truly equitable learning community.
Manager Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Support each KIPP NYC school with visits that include strength based observations with orientation to enhancing Restorative Practices and monitoring progress towards school based goals.
- Capacity building for school based staff in order to drive the development of restorative practices and policies.
- Create, deliberately practice, observe, and provide feedback on professional development sessions for and with school-based personnel.
- Liaise with outside organizations that can provide additional opportunities for student and staff development.
- Leverage school self assessment tools in restorative practices to enable feedback processes.
- Support KIPP, NYC Equity Initiatives by collaborating with regional student support services team, teaching and learning team and DEI Coordinators to analyze data and strategize toward driving outcomes for students.
- Monitor data including suspension data, DASA and Title IX incidents as well as Dean’s List
- Lead Professional Development and build a learning community for Deans and culture leaders across the region.
- Design, facilitate, and bring in Restorative Practices and DEI trainings aimed at creating consistent, effective, and aligned practices across the KIPP NYC region.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, observation, and feedback to Deans and culture leaders across the region.
- Ensure schools are adhering to the Code of Conduct, Disciplinary Practices within the context of our approved charter.
- Support Advisory structure including observations and serve as point person for monitoring both quantitative and qualitative elements are included to serve SEL, RP and Graduate Aims.
- Train Deans and other leaders on culture enhancing systems such as DeansList and Securely to ensure consistent and effective use of those systems.
- Act as the Regional Hearing Officer for all major infractions which require a long-term suspension hearing.
- Create a clear and aligned set of supports and guidelines to help Deans and culture leaders achieve similar results and standards across the region.
- 80% of schools will demonstrate proactive circles or restorative conversations in culture walk-throughs.
- Model excellence in driving restorative practices, policies, and mindsets within core role.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree, highly preferred, at least five years’ experience working with traditionally at-risk student populations.
- Demonstrated passion for the core value that are essential to the mission of KIPP NYC hope, social intelligence, gratitude and the desire to be part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
- Ability to rise to challenges and work within dynamic environments
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $89,000 to $103,000. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.
KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
- Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months.
- Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
- Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
- Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.