58 director of student support jobs found

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, we believe every student deserves opportunities to discover, develop, and pursue their passions and talents as part of their rigorous high school education. As the Manager, HS Student Talent - Operations, you will play a critical role in creating those opportunities for more than 3,200 high school students across nine campuses and five cities. Reporting to the Senior Director of High School Student Talent, you will lead the operations behind student showcases, competitions, career exploration experiences, scholarship programs, and team-wide initiatives. Through exceptional project management, operational planning, and cross-functional collaboration, you will help deliver meaningful experiences that support students in building expertise, exploring future pathways, and preparing for success in college and beyond. Responsibilities Student Events & Program Operations Lead the planning, execution, promotion, communication, budgeting, and...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. Uncommon Schools Principal Fellows are strategically trained and developed using best-in-class practices with the goal of stepping into an Uncommon Principal role upon completion of the Fellowship, in which they will co-lead a school alongside an Uncommon Director of Operations. This Principal Fellow and eventual Principal is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Regional Superintendent of Instruction and the Senior Director of School Support. The fellowship is based on a foundation of core elements aligned to the competencies of Uncommon Principals. Each element is designed to build Principal Fellows' capacity towards becoming effective instructional school leaders: Feedback and Assessment Feedback, especially individualized feedback, is the main tool that will support the Principal Fellow's growth as a leader...

Job Description As Director, Major Gifts, you will build and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, leading the full lifecycle of major gift fundraising, from identifying and cultivating new relationships to securing transformational philanthropic investments and stewarding long-term partnerships. You will develop individualized engagement strategies, partner closely with school and Home Office leaders, and connect donors to Uncommon Schools' mission through meaningful opportunities to invest in student success. Your work will play a critical role in expanding philanthropic support and advancing our organizational priorities. Portfolio Management & Fundraising Strategy Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships Design and execute individualized strategies to align donor interests with Uncommon's priorities Develop proposals, letters of inquiry, and tailored...

Job Description PLEASE NOTE: This is a provisional competitive Civil Service position. The selected candidate must be currently appointed to a Competitive Family Center Support Coordinator position or will be hired provisionally and be required to take the next scheduled Family Center Support Coordinator test and be reachable on that list. Duties/Responsibilities: To evaluate, coordinate, and provide resources and services to strengthen protective factors that influence children, youth, families, and members of the community. The coordinator will work to strengthen and develop family systems in partnership with public and private agencies, and to ensure that all students are supported on their path to full-time school attendance. Core Characteristics: Compassionate, self-directed, and experienced professional Ability to develop working relationships with families, students, community members, and service providers Responsibilities: The Coordinator is...

Job Description PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive civil service position. To be eligible you must be currently appointed to a Competitive Physical Therapist position and/or be reachable on an existing Physical Therapist Civil Service eligible list. QUALIFICATIONS/PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidate Should: Possess experience as a Certified Physical Therapist with demonstrated proficiency to work with students with developmental delays and medical/health issues in an educational setting. Possess extensive proficiency in the application of core physical therapy principles and therapeutic methods, consistently integrated with the latest evidence-based practices. Possess a strong understanding of Federal & State Mandates pertaining to supporting students with disabilities. Possess knowledge of effective practices for decision making, outcomes-based intervention, and their proper application in the educational environment. Possess the ability to plan,...

Job Description PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive civil service position. To be eligible you must be currently appointed to a Competitive Occupational Therapist position and/or be reachable on an existing Occupational Therapist Civil Service eligible list. NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist to provide direct therapy services within a school setting. Experience with conducting formal and informal evaluations in the OT area, experience with writing OT evaluation reports indicating results and implications for results, developing Individualized Education Plans, reporting information at Committee on Special Education. QUALIFICATIONS/PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidates must have experience working with various school-age students in an educational setting. They must have experience in conducting formal evaluations and writing reports indicating the results. The candidate must understand the difference between clinical services and educational services....

Job Description Our ideal candidate will have the following essential core characteristics: The Assistant Principal will serve as a member of the North High School leadership team under the direction of the Principal to foster and facilitate a culturally responsive and inclusive community that empowers all students to develop their unique potential and thrive as learners, citizens, and leaders in a diverse global community. Applicants must demonstrate an asset-based perspective, a track record of successful teaching, an orientation towards teamwork, and hold high expectations of students and colleagues. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills and a personal accountability mindset. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Our ideal candidate must have the following qualifications: A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in education, including teaching, supervision, and/or administration....

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description Qualifications: Appropriate NYS Certification in Special Education, SWD 1-6, or SWD 7-12/Content Area 7-12 General Performance Responsibilities: Facilitates the learning activities of exceptional children (Students with Specific Learning Challenges, Speech/Language Impairments, Intellectually Delayed, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairments, Autism, Hearing Impairments, Orthopedic Impairments, Visual Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury) In the attainment of grade-level, subject, school, and system objectives Utilizes a wide variety of instructional strategies, devices, and methods Works with small and large instructional groups Functions effectively as a staff member of the school community Major Responsibilities: Instruction - Teaches grade level or content area - Provides adequate educational experiences to enable each student to develop, interpret, and transmit ideas effectively. - Provide opportunities for each student...

Job Description Qualifications: Appropriate NYS Certification in Special Education, SWD 1-6, or SWD 7-12/Content Area 7-12 General Performance Responsibilities: Facilitates the learning activities of exceptional children (Students with Specific Learning Challenges, Speech/Language Impairments, Intellectually Delayed, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairments, Autism, Hearing Impairments, Orthopedic Impairments, Visual Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury) In the attainment of grade-level, subject, school, and system objectives Utilizes a wide variety of instructional strategies, devices, and methods Works with small and large instructional groups Functions effectively as a staff member of the school community Major Responsibilities: Instruction - Teaches grade level or content area - Provides adequate educational experiences to enable each student to develop, interpret, and transmit ideas effectively. - Provide opportunities for each student...

Job Description You'll play a key role in ensuring the right data reaches the right people at the right time across Uncommon. In this role, you will manage and fulfill data requests, support critical data processes, and help teams make informed decisions that directly impact students and schools. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Development, Talent, and academic teams, turning data into clear, usable insights. Your work will support the reporting and analysis that helps advance our mission of preparing students to graduate from college and achieve their dreams. This is a temporary position starting as soon as possible, with an expected end date of June 30, 2027. Data Processing & Reporting Prepare, clean, and organize data for reporting and analysis across multiple systems Configure, test, and execute data processes, including survey and assessment-related data Build and refine reports that provide key information to stakeholders Monitor data quality and...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, great teachers and school leaders change the trajectory of students' lives. The Manager, Talent Recruitment - Brooklyn Selection plays a critical role in ensuring our Brooklyn schools are staffed with the exceptional educators and staff members who make that impact possible. This role leads recruitment efforts across the Brooklyn region, partnering with school and regional leaders to attract, assess, and hire high-quality talent while developing a team of Talent Recruiters. The ideal candidate is energized by building strong partnerships, improving hiring systems, and helping schools meet their staffing goals in service of Uncommon's mission of preparing every student for college and beyond. Responsibilities Regional Selection Strategy & Execution Lead selection strategy and hiring execution across Brooklyn, ensuring schools are staffed effectively across instructional, operations, and specialized support roles. Partner with school...

Job Description You will play a key role in supporting the systems and campaigns that power Uncommon Schools' fundraising efforts. As Associate Manager, Annual Giving & Development Operations, you will help ensure donors have a seamless experience while contributing to the growth of our annual fund. In this role, you will manage core development operations while also supporting donor outreach, campaign execution, and stewardship. You will work closely with colleagues across the development team to translate strong systems and follow-through into meaningful fundraising outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your experience in fundraising while building expertise in the operational side of development. Responsibilities Development Operations & Systems Manage donor data in Salesforce, ensuring accuracy across records, gift entry, acknowledgements, and reporting Oversee gift processing from receipt through acknowledgement, maintaining accuracy,...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging classroom culture. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the heart of all ELA classes is an emphasis on writing and discourse designed to give students the tools to be confident in the power of their own voice. Teachers are trained in a variety of research-based instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, build reading comprehension, and promote agency. By the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll empower students to be their fullest selves by teaching an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students. You'll guide students to analyze literary and...

Job Description Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse. You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics. You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You'll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant. You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School History teachers work in grade level teams and departments to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle school students experience. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. Teachers also use engaging instructional strategies to make history come alive! At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer-to-peer debate, and synthesize arguments. You'll guide students to understand the author's claim and the power of sourcing while developing the skills of argumentation,...

Job Description Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare for college. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of our English classes is an emphasis on reading and student-led discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, and promote strong voice and agency within students. At the conclusion of each high school year students are more prepared for the academic rigor and independence of college coursework, as well as for a long term love of literacy. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach from a robust literature curriculum shared across our high schools that prioritizes inclusive texts, emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement...

Job Description Uncommon High School History teachers work in department teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach a curriculum that prioritizes analysis of World, US History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer to peer debate, and synthesize arguments. You'll guide students to understand the author's claim and the power...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...