Who We Are
District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI's education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.
DCI is hiring a full time Middle School Dean of Students. To apply, complete the application below 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: $96,820 -$121,323 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)
Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate the following professional qualifications:

• A Master's or other advanced degree in Education Leadership or related field.
• Experience in urban education/diverse environments
• At least 3 years teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level
• Experience/training in the International Baccalaureate curriculum framework
• Experience in language immersion environment: Bilingualism in Spanish strongly preferred; bilingualism in Chinese or French a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices for students who receive special education or ESL services
• Knowledge of best practices in use of 1:1 technology programs to increase student learning
• Understanding of the public charter school landscape in DC
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, both orally and in writing

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.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.