Head of Lower and Middle School Learning Support (Quest)
Full Time - Hours: 7:30am-4:00pmCompensation commensurate upon experience: $90,000-$120,000
Position OverviewThe
Head of Lower and Middle School Learning Support (Quest) provides instructional, operational, and strategic leadership for the Lower Quest Program (Grades K-8). The role ensures that Quest programming is educationally sound, developmentally appropriate, aligned with school priorities, and responsive to the needs of students with learning differences.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership- Lead the development and implementation of the Lower Quest Program.
- Lead department meetings, communicate school initiatives to Quest faculty, and represent Quest at leadership meetings.
- Ensure alignment with Dwight School expectations and PYP and MYP requirements.
- Participate in Admissions events and partner with the Admissions team to review applicant records, evaluate prospective Quest students, and make placement recommendations.
- Use student performance data to guide instructional improvement and ongoing program evaluation.
- Maintain and manage the department budget in consultation with the Director of Quest.
Faculty Supervision and Development- Support faculty growth through ongoing observations and coaching with actionable feedback, professional development, and instructional guidance.
- Collaborate with the Director of Quest to lead professional development and instructional coaching that equips faculty with evidence-based strategies to support neurodiverse learners.
- Prepare Quest teachers to participate effectively in IEP meetings and impartial hearings.
- Partner with Division Heads and the Director of Quest in faculty hiring, onboarding, and evaluation.
Student Support - Collaborate with the Director of Scheduling on Quest scheduling for students in Grades K-8.
- Facilitate communication among faculty, families, counselors, administrators, EAL teachers, and outside providers to support student well-being and academic success.
- Monitor student progress and collaborate with relevant faculty, administrators, and families to identify and respond to emerging academic, social-emotional, or learning support needs.
Communication, Compliance, and Reporting- Oversee the preparation, quality, and timely completion of trimester Quest reports.
- Maintain documentation and communicate relevant deadlines and documentation requirements to stakeholders for students receiving testing accommodations.
- Coordinate with the Registrar, Division Heads, and teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented for internal and external assessments, including NWEA.
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