Career Center

The Assistant Head of School/Director of Curriculum is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for all programs involving students and faculty. When the Head of School is not available or on-site, the Assistant Head of School will be in charge. This is a full-time exempt position reporting directly to the Head of School.

We value a diverse and inclusive community where all feel welcome: educational professionals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Operations

• Act as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day-to-day operation; directs the activities of the members of the school instructional staff in the performance of their duties
• Foster an environment in which learning can take place, a school climate which is supportive and which reflects high morale
• Grow a culture in which unity is achieved through tact, helpfulness, respect, and recognizes individual differences and the special abilities and strengths of each teacher
• Work toward a resolution of all problems – both routine and unique – as they arise
• Keep the Head of School informed of the general programs, activities, and problems of the school; visibly present in all areas of the school
• Participate in the admission process with the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment
• Support the development and implements operational policies (The Student/Parent Handbook, Employee Handbook, enrollment and medical forms)
• Revise Crisis Management Guide and conducts safety drills
• Participate in developing the annual budget
• Serve as an active member of the Leadership Team, Admission Team, Social Committee, and Board Committees as assigned
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies, and maintain the educational standards established by the state and by those agencies that examine and accredit the school
• Support the school and its leadership

Education

• Make recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty
• Order instructional materials
• Maintain program accredited by the PA Department of Education for the orientation of new teachers and in-service training of all teachers
• Write the Professional Education Plan accredited by the PA Department of Education to provide professional development hours as mandated by the state
• Conduct regular meetings with faculty that deal with routine school matters while stimulating an exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern
• Consult with teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures
• Observe, supervise, and help evaluate the faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum
• Supervise the teaching process, and reviews and evaluates the academic programs
• Provide for the academic guidance of students; oversees the grading and the reporting of methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement
• Maintain student discipline consistent with school policy; monitors students’ adherence to established school rules
• Assist with writing grants for funding for training, programs, materials, etc.
• Oversee and assist with the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities programs, including the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs
• Collaborate with the Integrated Technology Specialist to build and coordinate the educational technology program
• Observe teachers in their classrooms upon request and offers insights for the enhancement of effective instruction 
• Oversee and assist teachers in the uniformity in assessment, parent reporting, and academic standards
• Act as a substitute teacher in the classroom
• Connect research to practice
• Maintain knowledge of current and cutting edge research in the field of learning disabilities through professional reading and participation at conferences
• Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Head of School

To be considered, please send the following information to Donna Henry at dhenry@hillsideschool.org:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three references
• Copies of clearances and certifications

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in education preferred
• Ten years of progressive experience in teaching at elementary/middle school level
• Proven success at working collaboratively in educational leadership
• Background in child development
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Willing to be an active participant in the daily life of the school
• Flexible and adaptable
• Detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
• Strategic thinker and empathetic problem solver
• Supervisory experience preferred