Director of Student Support & Learning

Bank Street College of Education•New York, NY

7d•$60,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Bank Street School for Children is seeking a strategic thought leader with strong relational skills and proven expertise in student learning diversity and research-based instructional practices to serve as Director of Learning and Student Support. This essential organizational leader will design and implement the school’s approach to serving our diverse community of learners. The Director sits on the school’s leadership team and collaborates with divisional leaders to guide and implement programs and goals that support age-appropriate curriculum development and further build faculty members’ content knowledge, instructional practices, and home-school relationships all in support of each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The Director supervises the Learning Specialists, Mental Health team members, and the Literacy Specialist across the school, oversees the network of related services providers and NYC Public Schools partners, and serves as the point-person for the school-wide Student Support Team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education or a related field
At least five years of teaching experience at the PreK–8 level
Multiple years of experience as a learning specialist and/or special educator
Prior leadership experience, whether at the school leadership level or in leading a team of faculty
Experience as a supervisor
Experience supporting diverse learners and their families
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to social justice and equity, including an ability to reflect on and articulate one’s racial identity development
Deep knowledge of, commitment to, and experience with progressive education and schooling
A successful track record supporting adult growth and development, preferably in the role of team leader, instructional coach, assistant principal/head, or the equivalent
Broad and deep experience in curriculum development
Ability to resolve conflict in a productive manner
Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Warmth, humor, flexibility, and optimism

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the school’s leadership team, collaborating with divisional leaders on school-wide initiatives
Participate in weekly School Leadership team meetings
Participate in bi-weekly Children’s Programs Leadership meetings to build community and a shared understanding of leading for equity
Plan and facilitate bi-weekly Student Support Team meetings in collaboration with the Head of School, Director of DEI, and divisional leaders
Envision and refine a comprehensive system of mental health supports and restorative justice behavioral frameworks
Oversee data collection and analysis to monitor student progress, identify trends, and inform targeted interventions
Further embed research-based academic practices across the school, using authentic assessment data to achieve greater equity of learning outcomes
Supervise the Mental Health team members to ensure staff and families are best positioned to support healthy student development
Supervise the Learning and Literacy Specialists to strengthen coaching, partnership, and faculty development for differentiated instruction, intervention, and assessment systems
Supervise the support and development of Associate Teachers in classrooms serving children ages 3-10, including the August AT Training Day and ongoing cohort meetings, in collaboration with the Lower School Division Head and Associate Division Head
Organize the work of Learning Specialists to support the school’s partnership with NYC Public Schools regarding related services providers
Partner with divisional leaders and faculty in documenting and augmenting key areas of curriculum for increased coherence within and across grade levels, including leading school-wide reviews of literacy, math, and social studies
Provide professional learning opportunities and support to faculty regarding deepened content, differentiation, and instructional practices
Develop and lead professional learning opportunities aligned with school goals
Maintain a consistent presence in classrooms to support classroom teachers and specialists, provide coaching, and model effective instruction
Manage the professional learning budget and make recommendations on outside learning opportunities for staff in collaboration with the leadership team
Collaborate on and lead small instructional groups as needed
Partner with Lower and Upper School leaders, Math, Literacy, and Learning Specialists, Mental Health Team members, and Classroom Teachers to review and manage the internal Kid Meeting structure to ensure each group’s and child’s needs are known and being addressed
Partner with Lower and Upper School leaders in meeting with parents and teachers to discuss interventions and supports for students requiring deeper learning supports as needed
Collaborate with divisional leaders to create seamless transitions for students and families across ages and divisions, especially for students with diverse learning needs and specialized supports
Partner with Lower and Upper School leaders, Math, Literacy, and Learning Specialists, and Classroom Teachers to continuously refine parent communication in the form of parent-teacher conferences and reports
Collaborate with Math, Literacy, and Learning Specialists, and Classroom Teachers to plan and implement parent education events, such as Math and Literacy Nights
Engage and support the parent affinity group, Learning Diversity Resource Group, in collaboration with the school leadership team
Participate in the admissions process as needed, including admissions committees and open house presentations
Perform other duties as assigned