Career Center

Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, we cultivate a diverse community in which all students can reach their full potential. Our specialized teaching methodologies and challenging curricula empower students to become academic achievers, creative thinkers, and contributing members of a global society.

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a Full Time Upper School Study Hall Supervisor starting immediately.

The position is for a person with interest and/or experience in education to facilitate structured study halls for groups of students.  

Responsibilities and Duties Specific to the Role: 

• To implement protocols and practices for the structured study halls as provided by the Speech Language Therapists and administration.
• To monitor student attendance
• To support students in integrating the study hall practices into their work
• To check student missed assignments and student support documents 
• To make note of any student struggles and to liaise with the support team/advisor/dean/administration.
  • Provide notes on study habits for reports. 
  • Give feedback to teachers about the time students are spending doing their work and the struggles or ease with which assignments are completed
• To facilitate 5 independent study hall periods per day. 
• To participate in student-centered meetings 

Diversity and Equity Commitments:

• Understand and participate in all school-wide diversity and equity initiatives
• Examine teaching practice through the lens of race, identity, equity, and privilege. 
• Develop a curriculum that provides students with an opportunity to recognize their many identities  

Requirements:

• BA Required, MA a plus  
• 0-5 years of direct teaching experience; independent or charter school experience a plus
• Some special education experience a plus
• Strong oral and written communication with parents, children, and colleagues
• Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies
• Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus 

We offer rewarding work experience in Brooklyn, NY. The school has an ongoing commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusiveness and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the school's administration and faculty.

This position's 2022-23 annual salary range is based on the required minimum years of teaching experience, and the degrees earned: $44,000 - $56,000. The final salary offered will be commensurate with verified educational and employment experience. 

To apply, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references as a .pdf (preferable) or word document. If your background and experience are appropriate for the position, you will be contacted directly by a member of our search committee.

Please visit our website for more information on our school.