Dean of Students/Restorative Justice Coordinator at Maya Angelou Academy (YSC) SY 26 - 27
About The Position
The Dean of Students/Restorative Justice Coordinator is a professional educator or counselor who understands the diverse and changing needs of the student population at Maya Angelou Academy, located at the Youth Services Center (YSC), the District of Columbia’s detention center for youth placed in secure detention by court order. Reporting to the Principal and working closely with coordinators, managers, and other leadership team members, this role cultivates a positive, culturally sensitive, inclusive school climate that supports scholars’ competence and well-being. The role provides direct support to scholars and teachers and serves as the primary contact for stakeholders on scholar culture, rewards, and discipline. The Coordinator promotes character education, social-emotional learning, and restorative justice practices; supports teachers with behavior management; mentors scholars; and collaborates with staff, stakeholders, and families where appropriate. The position also provides training, implements school-wide culture initiatives, and engages the community to create a respectful and supportive learning environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience working with at-risk youth in an educational environment.
- Strong understanding of restorative practices, positive behavior interventions, social-emotional learning, and equity-driven practices.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in establishing and maintaining a positive, thriving school culture.
- Develop and implement strategies for a positive, inclusive school culture aligned with the school’s values and mission.
- Design and implement a comprehensive behavior management system focused on restorative practices, positive reinforcement, and character development.
- Work with teachers and staff to address and resolve behavioral issues fairly and consistently.
- Train and support teachers and staff in fostering positive, inclusive classroom environments.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment where scholars feel valued and supported.
- Mediate conflicts among scholars and staff and implement strategies that promote understanding and cooperation.
- Develop and manage positive incentives and recognition programs.
- Provide staff training and professional development on behavior management, scholar engagement, and relationship-building.
- Coordinate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to align behavior expectations and interventions.
- Implement restorative practices and conflict-resolution strategies to address scholar behavior.
- Support teachers with classroom management and student behavior interventions.
- Develop behavior support plans in collaboration with teachers and staff.
- Monitor student behavior trends and recommend strategies to enhance school climate.
- Use data to assess culture-related initiatives and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
- Collect, enter, and manage student conduct data.
- Prepare and maintain accurate student records and submit them by established deadlines for internal and external compliance.
- Prepare regular reports for school leadership on culture-related metrics and trends.
- Support other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts
- Voluntary dental and vision coverage
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after one year of service
- Opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
