Dean of Students

Job Details

Job Location:

The Childrens Guild DC Public Charter School - Washington, DC Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $75000.00 - $110000.00 Salary Job Category:
Education Description

The key responsibility of the Dean of Students is to assist in assuming the maintenance of the Tran Zed culture, and work directly with students and their families. The Dean of Students also collaborates with teachers and the principal to recommend intervention and strategies that motivate positive and appropriate student behavior. In addition, this position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data associated with the Behavior Motivation System and servicing the student support center.

This KRA will be successfully completed when:

• Executive functioning skills are taught to students.

• The skill building center is successfully deploying interactive skill development techniques to teach social behavior.

• Communication and socialization skills are developed.

• Leadership and facilitation of social skills group is carried out.

• Students are provided ongoing feedback through check in and checkout program.

• One to one proactive sessions are conducted.

This KRA will be successfully completed when:

• Families are educated and assisted in aligning parenting practices and expectations with those of the school.

• Parents are kept informed of their child's involvement in the student support center.

This KRA will be successfully completed when:

• When data pertaining to student behavior is collected and analyzed.

• When teachers are collaborated with and coached on how to work with students who are sent to the student support center by teaching them behavior intervention techniques.

• The DOS processes referrals to the Start Team.

• The DOS chairs the Start Team.

• The DOS attends and actively participates in Leadership Team meetings.

• Coordinate student interns responsible for gathering data to inform the student support center.

• Collaborate with the school based mental health worker to assure alignment between their work with students and the student support centers goals for the student.

This KRA will be successfully completed when:

• Brain based strategies are taught and workshops are presented.

• The DOS attends IEP meetings as needed.

• The DOS leads and coordinates restorative justice and restitution projects.

• All duties as assigned are carried out.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A bachelors degree, M.A. preferred, in a human service field and five-years experience working with at-risk and/or special needs children. Working 5 years in a direct practice or supervisory capacity is required. Eight years of successfully working with children in a Tran Zed organization may substitute for the degree requirement. Must have demonstrated successful experience at using the Tran Zed philosophy to create a Tran Zed culture in an aspect of an organization serving children and have effectively demonstrated the ability to mentor and train…