Assistant Director of Middle-Upper School

The Assistant Director of Middle-Upper School supports the academic, behavioral, and operational leadership of grades 7-12 in a school serving students with language-based learning differences.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Middle-Upper School, this role helps ensure a structured, consistent, and supportive environment where students can access rigorous instruction aligned to their learning profiles.

This position blends student support, day-to-day division management, and some instructional leadership.

The Assistant Director plays a key role in strengthening alignment and expectations across classrooms, ensuring a positive and productive student experience, and supporting faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Support and School Culture
• Support consistent implementation of behavior expectations and student support systems
• Partner with counselors, interventionists, and faculty to address student academic and social-emotional needs
• Lead in managing student discipline in a way that is clear, consistent, and aligned with school values
• Help foster a culture of accountability, belonging, and growth for all students
• Support advisory, community-building, and student leadership initiatives
• Division Operations
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the Middle-Upper School division
• Help coordinate schedules, coverage, and daily logistics
• Ensure consistency in systems such as homework, communication, and other operational processes

• Master's degree in Education or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in education, preferably in a leadership role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
• Experience with student support systems and behavioral management