Manhattan Lower School Assistant Division Head
The Windward School is the premier coed, independent day school dedicated to providing a proven instructional program for children with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities in grades 1-9. Windward has three locations: two in White Plains, NY and one in New York City, NY.
Position available for Assistant Division Head of Manhattan Lower School Grades 1-4
Full-time, Administration
Masters required
Experience required
Knowledge of language-based learning disabilities, multisensory structured language programs, and direct instruction methodologies required
Reports to Division Head of Manhattan Lower School/Manhattan Middle School
- Assists Division Head with the daily running of the school
- Observes, evaluates and mentors the faculty
- Meets regularly with the divisional administrative team
- Creates schedules for the lower school
- Creates homeroom groupings with teachers
- Assists with staffing and room assignments
- Orders classroom equipment
- Coordinates with Maintenance and Advancement for events and special functions
- Manages disciplinary, conduct and dress issues
- Maintains effective communication with parents
- Oversees the recess and lunch program
- Arranges for coverage for absent teachers
- Plans and organizes field trips with grade level team leaders
- Coordinates health-related issues with the school nurse
- Coordinates the schedule of the CSE meetings with the division administrative assistant
- Plans, reports and participates in CSE meetings as necessary
- Oversees lower school transportation and arrival/dismissal procedures
- Participates in Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Works effectively with curriculum coordinators
- Coordinates and reviews Progress Reports
- Conducts conferences as assigned
- Serves as a professional development presenter and resource
- Performs duties as assigned by the Division Head