Dean of Students

Job DetailsJob Location: The Childrens Guild DC Public Charter School - Washington, DC 20018Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Education
About Us

The Children's Guild DC (TCG DC) is a free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade in Ward 5, Washington, D.C. As part of TranZed Alliance, one of the most experienced child-serving nonprofit organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region, TCG DC provides a personalized, trauma-informed educational experience for both general education and special needs students.

Our on-site team of special educators, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and support staff work collaboratively to ensure every student thrives — academically, socially, emotionally, and developmentally. We invite you to be part of our innovative team!

Position Summary

The Dean of Students serves as a key member of TCG DC's school leadership team, responsible for fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture where every student feels valued, supported, and ready to learn. The Dean of Students provides leadership over student conduct, attendance, social-emotional support, and school climate initiatives, working in close collaboration with the Principal, teachers, clinical staff, and families. This role requires a dynamic, compassionate, and culturally responsive leader who is committed to restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and the holistic development of every student.



 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

Student Culture & Climate


Lead and champion school-wide culture and climate initiatives aligned with TCG DC's Transformation Education philosophy and PBIS framework.
Drive cultural transformation efforts by modeling and reinforcing TCG DC's core values of respect, responsibility, and community throughout the school.
Build and sustain a positive, inclusive, and trauma-informed school environment where all students feel safe, seen, and supported.





Design, implement, and evaluate school-wide behavioral systems, incentive programs, and student recognition initiatives.
Develop, maintain, and enforce school-wide policies and procedures related to student conduct, attendance, and school climate.


 

Student Conduct & Discipline


Oversee all student disciplinary matters in a fair, consistent, and restorative manner aligned with DCPS, OSSE, and TCG DC policies.
Conduct investigations into student incidents, document findings, and determine appropriate consequences in compliance with TCG DC's code of conduct and applicable regulations.
Implement restorative practices and conflict resolution strategies as alternatives to punitive disciplinary measures.
Maintain accurate, timely disciplinary records and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
Develop and refine student conduct policies and procedures in collaboration with the Principal and leadership team.


 

Attendance & Chronic Absenteeism


Monitor student attendance data daily and identify students at risk of chronic absenteeism.
Develop and implement attendance intervention strategies in collaboration with teachers, social workers, and families.
Communicate proactively with families regarding attendance concerns and connect them to appropriate supports.
Maintain accurate attendance records and submit required reports to DCPS and OSSE in a timely manner.


 

 

Social-Emotional Support & Crisis Intervention


Collaborate with social workers, psychologists, and clinical staff to provide integrated social-emotional support for students.
Serve as a first responder for student behavioral and emotional crises, coordinating de-escalation and follow-up support.
Support the implementation of individual student safety plans and behavioral support plans.
Participate as a member of the school's PBIS team and contribute to school-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives.



 

Family & Community Engagement


Build strong, trust-based relationships with families, serving as a primary point of contact for student conduct and behavioral concerns.
Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress, behavioral goals, and school climate initiatives.
Facilitate family meetings, mediation sessions, and restorative conferences as needed.
Partner with community organizations and external agencies to expand resources and support for students and families.


 

Staff Support & Collaboration


Provide coaching, guidance, and support to teachers and staff on classroom management, de-escalation, and trauma-informed practices.
Collaborate with the instructional team to ensure behavioral supports are integrated into classroom instruction.
Participate in team meetings, professional dev