Dean of Undergraduate Students

Dean of Students
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Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change.
You are passionate about all girls’ high school education
You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment
You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1
Dean of Students:
The Dean of Students is a key leader responsible for shaping and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive school culture that empowers and propels our girls’ global competence, academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The Dean of Students will consistently demonstrate service, leadership, integrity, collaboration, and empathy, and promote those core qualities in the students. The Dean works closely with the Principal, instructional staff, students, and families to ensure a positive, equitable, and productive school climate.
The DOS is a team builder and experienced manager – you will collaborate with the whole school community. You will also be expected to develop the culture of the school and collaborate with other leaders to ensure there is consistent implementation – you will be one of the glue holders between the executive team, students, and parents/staff and a key part of the decision making for the school.
Develops, supervises, manages, and maintains in-school culture that promotes leadership, confidence, voice, and academic excellence.
Lead school-wide initiatives and programs focused on social-emotional learning, character development, and wellness.
Student Support & Discipline
Oversee student conduct and discipline in alignment with the school's restorative justice philosophy and code of conduct.
Monitor entrances, hallways, common areas, and outdoor spaces to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access.
Family & Community Engagement
Act as a liaison between the school and families to build strong partnerships that support student success.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding behavioral issues, student supports, and school policies.
Collaborate with community organizations that support girls’ development, leadership, and mentorship.
Participate in leadership team meetings and contribute to strategic planning and school improvement.
Document incidents, accidents, and safety concerns in accordance with school policies.
Support compliance with DC/State safety codes, reporting requirements, and school procedures.
Bachelor's Degree required and Graduate Degree preferred
Experience making data driven decisions
About Our School
Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. Our school’s program has three primary focuses:

• International Baccalaureate academics, combined with distinctive engineering and business pathways;
• A school culture that values all learners by working daily to fulfill the four promises of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety;
• Service learning projects that extend rigorous academics to provide experiences outside the classroom.

You will be an integral part of growing our school. Our 2024 graduating class needs staff that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms for interpersonal interactions, and in our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service, safety.

Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team
Please submit your application to our online jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.

Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.