Assistant Director of Upper School Student Success Center
Summary
| Title: | Assistant Director of Upper School Student Success Center |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1381 |
| Department: | Upper School |
Description
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Assistant Director of Upper School Student Success Center
Full Time
Beginning August 20, 2025
Position: Assistant Director of Upper School Student Success Center
Reports to: Upper School Division Head and Director of Success Center
FLSA: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: $67,500-$100,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience
Summary of Responsibilities:
- The Assistant Director of the Student Success Center provides oversight of the learning resource center and the team who endeavor to create a culture that promotes self-esteem, a positive attitude toward learning, and the optimal attainment of the educational goals of every student in our upper school community. The Assistant Director of the Student Success Center collaborates with the Director to manage the educational plans for all students who have an educational evaluation and works with all constituents at the school to determine if students should be recommended for an evaluation.
- The Assistant Director of the Student Success Center is a primary resource for faculty about different learning preferences, strategies, and offers regular professional development for the Upper School team. The Assistant Director coordinates Success Center coverage by faculty and student peer tutors of the Success Center so that any student can come in and get extra individual assistance with skills with which they are struggling. The Assistant Director teaches one or two academic classes, attends department and faculty meetings, leads extracurricular activities, and is actively involved in the life of the school.
Qualifications:
- M.Ed. / M.A. in Special Education with an emphasis in learning disabilities/differences and neuropsychological evaluations, reading comprehension, or teaching methodology
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
- A clear commitment to the mission of the school and our educational philosophy, as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools
- Strong leadership ability; enjoy working with children and adolescents
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to work well with students, families and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the CSH community
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).
In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.
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