Head of Lower and Middle School Learning Support (Quest)

Dwight School•New York, NY

5d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders. Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community. At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth. We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.

Requirements

Instructional leadership for the Lower Quest Program (Grades K-8).
Operational leadership for the Lower Quest Program (Grades K-8).
Strategic leadership for the Lower Quest Program (Grades K-8).
Ensure Quest programming is educationally sound.
Ensure Quest programming is developmentally appropriate.
Ensure Quest programming is aligned with school priorities.
Ensure Quest programming is responsive to the needs of students with learning differences.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of the Lower Quest Program.
Lead department meetings, communicate school initiatives to Quest faculty, and represent Quest at leadership meetings.
Ensure alignment with Dwight School expectations and PYP and MYP requirements.
Participate in Admissions events and partner with the Admissions team to review applicant records, evaluate prospective Quest students, and make placement recommendations.
Use student performance data to guide instructional improvement and ongoing program evaluation.
Maintain and manage the department budget in consultation with the Director of Quest.
Support faculty growth through ongoing observations and coaching with actionable feedback, professional development, and instructional guidance.
Collaborate with the Director of Quest to lead professional development and instructional coaching that equips faculty with evidence-based strategies to support neurodiverse learners.
Prepare Quest teachers to participate effectively in IEP meetings and impartial hearings.
Partner with Division Heads and the Director of Quest in faculty hiring, onboarding, and evaluation.
Collaborate with the Director of Scheduling on Quest scheduling for students in Grades K–8.
Facilitate communication among faculty, families, counselors, administrators, EAL teachers, and outside providers to support student well-being and academic success.
Monitor student progress and collaborate with relevant faculty, administrators, and families to identify and respond to emerging academic, social-emotional, or learning support needs.
Oversee the preparation, quality, and timely completion of trimester Quest reports.
Maintain documentation and communicate relevant deadlines and documentation requirements to stakeholders for students receiving testing accommodations.
Coordinate with the Registrar, Division Heads, and teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented for internal and external assessments, including NWEA.