SY Dean of Students at TAPA: Trinity Academy Performing Arts

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Dean of Students at TAPA:
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts

Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts – Providence, Rhode Island. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5709037

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 15, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $46,629 to $80,858 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Administration >
  Safety/Security
• Athletics & Activities >
  Athletic/Activities Director
• Athletics & Activities >
  Theater Production
• Career and Technical Education >
  Dance
• Career and Technical Education >
  Music
• Classroom Teacher >
  Art
• Classroom Teacher >
  Arts:
  Dance
• Classroom Teacher >
  Arts:
  Drama
• Classroom Teacher >
  Bilingual Education
• Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL
• Classroom Teacher >
  Music Education
• Classroom Teacher >
  Music:
  Chorus
• Classroom Teacher >
  Music:
  Instrumental
• Classroom Teacher >
  Title I
• Student Services >
  School/Guidance Counselor
• Student Services >
  Social Worker
• Support Staff >
  Safety/Security

TAPA:
Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts, an academically rigorous public charter school for the arts, seeks a Dean of Students to lead a positive, productive, safe, and inclusive school culture rooted in restorative practices and the principles of nonviolence. The Dean of Students is responsible for implementing student‑centered approaches to conflict resolution, student advocacy, and disciplinary procedures. Additionally, the Dean of Students oversees attendance strategies, working closely with students and families to maintain consistently strong daily attendance.

TAPA is a creative community shaped by the cultural, racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our students and staff. Nearly all TAPA students are people of color, predominantly Latinx, with most speaking both English and Spanish at home. A significant portion of our student body identifies as LGBTQ+. We aim to hire staff who reflect our students’ lived experiences and bring a deep belief in the power of student voice, identity, and relationship‑driven teaching.

TAPA is a school community that values collaboration, student voice, and the power of the arts to build connection and inspire change. We believe that diverse perspectives and lived experiences make our school stronger. We recognize that traditional systems have not always served all students equitably, and we work to imagine something better—something more inclusive, more responsive, and more just.

TAPA encourages applicants from all backgrounds, and especially those from communities historically underrepresented in education. TAPA considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

NOTE:

School Spring is notoriously user‑unfriendly. If you prefer, you may email your application (cover letter, resume, and references) to Ms.R‑H.

• The Dean of Students is an essential member of both the Student Supports Team and the school Leadership Team, and reports directly to the Head of School.
• Creates a safe and positive climate and learning environment at TAPA by:
  • Developing and communicating clear expectations for student behavior
  • Overseeing and streamlining disciplinary procedures that are effective and student‑centered
  • Collaborating with teachers and administrators to address behavioral issues in ways that support inclusion and growth
  • Helping develop and implement strategies that support the diverse needs of students
• Restorative Practices Leadership:
  • Leads school wide restorative practices and systems related to student behavior and attendance
  • Provides training and on‑the‑ground support to staff in implementing restorative practices rooted in empathy, accountability, and relationship‑building
• Conflict Resolution and Mediation:
  • Develops and maintains a strong conflict resolution program for students
  • Acts as a trusted mediator in student conflicts, ensuring that all students feel heard and respected
• Student…