Director of Middle/Upper School

The Lang School seeks a 12-month Director of Middle/Upper School to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — across a variety of grades, subjects, and clinical support areas.

We offer our highly promising learners in grades K-12 a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.

Candidate Preferred Requirements:

• New York State School/District Leadership Certification or equivalent
• Master’s degree and/or training in gifted and/or special education or equivalent experience
• Experience with IEP’s and neuropsych evaluations and utilizing these documents to develop support plans for students.
• At least five years of progressive experience in education.
• At least 3 years of aligned leadership experience in a school setting
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and does not require sponsorship for an employment visa to work in the U.S. now or in the future

Successful candidates:

• have an authentic connection with our school's mission and our student population of twice-exceptional learners
• are tenacious and possess a “whatever it takes” attitude to support The Lang School, that derives from adaptability, flexibility, and unwavering kindness and patience
• are excellent communicators who actively listen and ask probing questions with/of all members of the community and know how to be candid and empathic at the same time
• are community and collaboration-focused, and know the importance of leveraging divergent viewpoints for the improvement of our collective work and the building of positive relations

• New York State School/District Leadership Certification or equivalent
• Master’s degree and/or training in gifted and/or special education or equivalent experience
• Experience with IEP’s and neuropsych evaluations and utilizing these documents to develop support plans for students.
• At least five years of progressive experience in education.
• At least 3 years of aligned leadership experience in a school setting
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and does not require sponsorship for an employment visa to work in the U.S. now or in the future