Director of Special Populations Interventions

Zeta Charter Schools • New York, NY

297d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission. Currently, we operate multiple elementary and middle schools in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan, and are opening three new elementary schools in Queens for the 2025-26 school year. We plan to grow and open 1-2 schools each year because children in every community deserve excellent, equitable education. Join our growing team today, and be a change agent for children. Our Network office is located at 401 W. 218th St., New York, NY 10034. Our Network team follows a hybrid work schedule: we work in-person from our office on Tuesdays and Thursdays with optional remote days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, if your team's scope of work permits.

Requirements

• Master's Degree.
• At least 5 years of experience with a proven record of leading exceptional academic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design a rigorous and cohesive special populations vision PK-12 to create multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for Zeta students.
• Lead the special populations program with a high bar of excellence to meet rigorous annual goals assessments including AP exams, state tests, and internal Zeta assessments for students across PK-12.
• Develop authentic and meaningful relationships across Zeta to collaborate effectively with team members to support growth in service of student learning.
• Create and curate special populations curriculum and assessment materials aligned with the New York State Learning Standards and our Zeta Learning Competencies.
• Design and lead professional learning trainings for special populations for school principals, assistant principals, and teachers.
• Develop clear instructional management plans to ensure all special populations instruction is consistently implemented at a high level.
• Study data to identify gaps and take action to ensure leaders and teachers are using data to increase learning outcomes.
• Actively seek, provide, and incorporate feedback, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Support the work of others on the team and take on new projects and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses.
• 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings.
• Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses.
• 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and free Headspace subscription.
• MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone.
• Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine.
• Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats.
• Books for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees