Director of Academic Support

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is looking to hire a full-time Lower School Director of Academic Support who wants to make a real difference in the lives of students . Are you passionate about helping all students to reach their full potential? Do you have the expertise and knowledge to redesign a Lower School Academic Support program that will provide students with the skills and mindsets they need to grow and thrive? Do you possess the vision to guide and inspire teachers to learn more about neurodiversity and the strategies and models they can implement in the classroom setting for student success? Do you have a desire to support parents in their journey through the thoughtful design of parent programming? Would you like to be part of a supportive and amazing faculty in a positive, inclusive environment? If so, please read on! The Lower School Director of Academic Support will articulate and execute a vision for supporting student learning, teacher professional development, and parent programming in the Lower School with particular attention to neurodiverse learners, learning design, and intervention strategies for success. The Lower School Director of Academic Support will be charged with reviewing the Lower School's current model of academic support to identify and implement systems, processes, and programmatic shifts that will provide for a more effective model of student support, better communication amongst stakeholders, and increased student success. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in lower school environments. The ideal candidate will also possess a growth mindset, flexibility, creative problem-solving skills, and a sense of humor. All members of the faculty instill our school's mission by helping their students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the School's faculty. The School will accept candidates with the following qualifications: Master's degree in special education Experience as a learning specialist in a Lower School setting Strong organizational skills and an understanding of system design and development Expertise and understanding of neurodiversity and learning differences including attention deficit, memory, language, social skill, executive function, and giftedness Orton-Gillingham training and knowledge (preferably OG Tier Three Certification/Fellow Level) Experience implementing data systems, leading data discussion, and using data to inform instruction Demonstrated leadership experience managing others Extensive experience at the Lower School level Experience interpreting and implementing recommendations from formal psycho-educational reports Experience working with and providing appropriate instructional support for students with learning differences Strong communication (oral and written) skills Ability to manage time and effectively meet deadlines Ability to develop positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues Strong references who confirm the applicant's ability to and expertise ABOUT **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (SSSAS) Located six miles from Washington, D.C., we are a college-preparatory Episcopal school in the Diocese of Virginia for students aged 3 through grade 12. We educate the whole child by tending to the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs of each of our students. We have three distinct campuses, each uniquely tailored to meet the needs of the age groups within. To help our students succeed in a complex and changing world, we seek to inspire a passion for learning, an enthusiasm for athletic and artistic endeavors, a striving for excellence, a celebration of diversity, and a commitment to service. Our mission is to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. SSSAS has a deep commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We seek candidates who share this commitment. Our community is collaborative with faculty and administration working together to create a positive environment for all . This is a place where dreaming big is just the beginning, and 'doing what you love' is a real thing. Our culture promotes lifelong learning , and our faculty have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and the field of education in general. In addition to our wonderful culture , we offer competitive pay and generous benefits . The Director of Academic Support earns a competitive salary based on education level and experience. Our excellent benefits include health, dental, a flexible spending account (FSA), a non-contributory retirement plan at 7%, sick leave & personal days, life insurance, disability, a qualified tuition remission plan, a home loan program that contributes up to to $10K in closing costs for eligible 1st-time home buyers who relocate to the area, free lunches, and more . If this sounds like the right teaching opportunity for you, consider applying today! READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY? We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you! For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. **** ,@type:JobPosting,responsibilities:,validThrough:2022-04-28T04:00:00Z,title:Director of Academic Support,datePosted:2022-02-26T15:13:27Z}

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