Dean of Students
DCI is hiring a full-time Dean of Students. To apply, complete the linked employment application, and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.
Position Overview: We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Dean of Students to join our leadership team at DC International School. The Dean of Students is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture that synthesizes the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of DCI students.
Salary Range: $58,437 - $98,958 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)
Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish (preferred). A Master's Degree or other advanced degree in Education Leadership or related field is preferred (Bachelor's Degree is required). Experience working closely in urban education, diverse environments and families. Knowledge of best practices for students who receive special education or ESL services. Experience/training in the International Baccalaureate curriculum framework, The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team. Strong written and oral communication skills.
Essential Attributes:
Ensure fidelity to IB standards and practices.
Supervises the restorative justice program to ensure that it systematically builds and reinforces the character strengths/attitudes/values and self-identity students need to be happy and successful.
Conducts walkthroughs to ensure high visibility by circulating throughout classrooms and public spaces during the day to gain valuable context on scholar behavior and relentlessly ensuring a positive school environment.
Ensures that school entry, breakfast, lunch, dismissal, and transitions are orderly, positive, and consistent with DCI’s mission and values.
Plans and leads trainings focused on classroom management, parent involvement, and school culture.
Ensures that the school’s beliefs and values are pervasive and that students understand and internalize them.
Leads recognition and celebration events and other school-wide culture-building activities.
Focuses on students with behavior or development challenges; partners with teachers to provide extra interventions.
Builds and maintains school culture systems.
Supports DCI’s restorative culture which maintains a professional atmosphere where students and staff are treated with respect.
Monitors student attendance, making follow-through calls to families and providing attendance interventions
Invests in building positive relationships between DCI and our parent-community.
Develop and mobilize resources for active parent-community involvement to improve student learning.
Works with all teachers to ensure that they communicate regularly with parents.
High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
Other duties as assigned.