[2025-2026] Dean of Humanities - High School

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview


* Grade(s): 9-12

The Dean of Academics is responsible for the instructional coaching of teachers and for the academic outcomes for students and supports the culture and climate of a high school grade level and supports those students' social and emotional learning and development.

Duties/Responsibilities


* Provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student can reach his or her academic potential.


* Support academic operations related to curriculum, assessments, and the school's instructional guidelines.


* Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning team and the school leadership team to make instructional decisions based on student performance and develop teachers.


* Cultivate a standards-based, data, and results-oriented culture.


* Supporting curriculum development, using the backward design model, and advising scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge that addresses local, state and national standards.


* Other duties as assigned based on the current needs of the school.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, required.


* Minimum of 2 years required as a Lead Teacher with a proven record of results.


* Minimum 1 years preferred coaching teachers in both academics and Culture & Climate.


* Proficiency in managing a team, coaching teachers, and/or designing curriculum, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.


* Experience developing academic policies, systems, and school wide analysis and data collection preferred.


* Prior experience working in urban schools and communities preferred.


* Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.


* Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additional Information

WORK PERKS
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