Assistant Dean of Students

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

About The SEED School of Washington, D.C.

The SEED Foundation (www.seedfoundation.com) was created in 1997 to establish college-preparatory urban boarding schools that prepare secondary students both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond. In 1998, the Foundation opened The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. – the nation’s first public college preparatory boarding school. The school currently serves 250 students in grades 9-12. In 2015, 100% of SEED’s seniors were accepted to a four-year college or university.

All SEED students live on campus from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon when they return home for the weekend. The dormitories are organized into small “houses” of an average of 15-18 students per resident advisor for afternoon and evening routines such as academic study hall, house meetings, SPARKS and other structured activities. We provide a safe and caring 24-hour boarding experience. Our relationship with parents/guardians is essential to the success of their scholar while at SEED.

About The SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at www.seedfoundation.com.

Position Overview

The Assistant Dean of Students - Special Populations plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive learning environment for students in the assigned grade level. This position focuses on supporting students' social and emotional development, promoting a positive school culture and climate, supporting high expectations for behavior and achievement, and collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure student success. The Assistant Dean works closely with the teachers, and student support staff to implement school-wide initiatives, address student needs, and create a strong sense of community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing school-wide culture and climate initiatives, student support, and behavior strategies within the assigned grade level. srategies within the assigned grade level.
• Promote a positive and respectful school culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aligns with the school’s core values (respect, responsibility, self-discipline, integrity, compassion, perseverance, growth, gratitude).
• Serve as a visible presence, observing and supporting students and staff.
• Model and integrate CASEL Social-Emotional Core Competencies into student programming and professional development.
• Develop and implement strategies to foster a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Uphold and implement school policies/protocols (Scholar Code of Conduct, Scholar-Family Handbook).
• Employ restorative practices in student behavior management.
• Monitor student behavior, and intervene as necessary to provide support and promote positive outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategies to support students struggling behaviorally, in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and parents.
• Manage a caseload of 3-7 students of concern, including those with behavior contracts/plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student behavior and progress.
• Attend meetings to support struggling students.
• Implement the school's PBIS system and student code of conduct.
• Manage student behavior and administer consequences aligned with school policies.
• Maintain accurate records of student behavior and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with school staff to address student needs and ensure coordinated support.
• Provide staff with regular updates on effective student management and support strategies.
• Collect and analyze student behavior data to inform decision-making.
• Prepare reports on student progress and behavior.
• Participate in the school-wide team of mediators.
• Supervise students during key programming times (meals, transitions, events); redirect students as needed.
• Liaise with the Student Support Services Team on specific student needs (IEPs, 504s, BIPs).
• Collaborate with grade-level academic teams to support student academic progress and achievement.
• Participate in academic cohort meetings to align behavioral and academic support strategies.
• Assist in the management and supervision of culture and climate staff, including conduct monitors and behavior technicians, within the assigned grade level/class.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Essential Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in school settings focused on culture and climate, student conduct, and behavior management.
• Knowledge of restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in using technology for data management, communication, and reporting.
• Commitment to The SEED Foundation’s mission and beliefs.