Director of the Academic Skills Center

Posted: 24-Jan-25

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Type: Full Time

Salary: Salary benchmarked with NAIS

Categories

Director of Studies/Curriculum

Salary Details

Salary benchmarked with NAIS medians and commensurate with experience

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Internal Number: 1

Applications Accepted Starting 1/24/25

Application Review Starting 2/7/25

The Academic Skills Center (ASC) promotes academic, cognitive, and personal growth in all students and is a resource for the adult members of the school community as well. The ASC operates on a fee-free model, so that all students have access to the services the Center provides. The Director of the Academic Skills Center is a collaborative, mission-aligned educator, who works with the Dean of Teaching and Learning to develop and implement the ASC’s innovative program. The Director participates in the development of the school’s academic curriculum and works in partnership with other MHS educators to provide individualized academic support and meet the needs of all students.

Miss Hall’s School is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applicants who are committed to bringing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their work.

Miss Hall’s School inspires and encourages each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity.

At Miss Hall’s School, we champion social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect for each other through words and actions; and affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem solving, discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural competency. Guided by these beliefs, and with the understanding that being an inclusive community requires ongoing work and commitment, we foster cross cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and celebrate our diverse community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Course work in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience working as a learning specialist, particularly those with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, or executive function challenges.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a leadership or program coordinator role.
• Expertise in various learning differences, neurodiversity, and strategies for accommodation.
• Experience with interpreting the results of psychoeducational evaluations and creating action plans for students based on recommendations.
• Familiarity with legal requirements such as 504 Plans, IEPs, and ADA compliance in education.
• Experience working with assistive technology and implementing current best practices in teaching and learning.
• Awareness of parenting styles and ability to effectively respond to familial needs and concerns across cultures
• Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary and innovative curricular design and partnership
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to working with students of varied academic levels and interests.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and to serving a diverse, global community
• Commitment to the Miss Hall’s School Mission and Core Values

Research has shown that women, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC individuals often do not apply for jobs because they perceive their qualifications as falling short of the listed requirements, even when they may be sufficient. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our primary focus is on identifying the best candidate for the role. We encourage all applicants to interpret the job qualifications broadly and consider how their unique skills and experiences align with the position.

Salary benchmarked with NAIS medians and commensurate with experience

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About Miss Hall’s School

Founded in 1898, Miss Hall’s School was one of the first all-girls boarding schools established in New England. Today the School is a nationally recognized, boarding and day independent secondary school that combines an exceptional college-preparatory curriculum with two acclaimed leadership programs, Horizons and the Girls’ Leadership Project. Both programs are central to our belief that, in addition to outstanding academic preparation, girls need additional skills that allow them to step confidently into college and beyond, when they will be expected to communicate effectively and authentically, voice opinions with resolve and respect, and be comfortable having influence, leading change, and contributing boldly and creatively to the common good.

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