Job Summary: The Director of Student Success will lead and supervise the learning support program; ensure documentation is available for any student with accommodations and services; coach and collaborate with learning specialists, counselors, department deans, and faculty; provide direct support services to a subset of students.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with neurodiverse students and provide customized academic support to all individuals.
• Meet individually with students and parents to understand the specific needs of students and how our program will support them
• Review prospective student applications, including 504s, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and neuro-psychological evaluations to determine suitability for admittance.
• Design and implement strategies to improve executive functioning skills in students to ensure greater success both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with the mental health counselor, the health center, and administration to identify students who may need assistance.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure differentiated learning practices are implemented to support students in the classroom.
• Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on their student’s progress.
• Actively understand how our students engage with our academic program and work with the Dean of Faculty and Academics to identify particularly effective pedagogical practices that we wish to have coherently implemented across the curriculum.
• Manage and oversee the work of other members of the Academic Support team as well as contracted third-party colleagues who support the work of the office.
• Work with other faculty and tutors in our Student Success Center ensuring they are compliant with academic policies.
• Coordinate psychoeducational testing for students.
• Manage academic accommodations.
• Coordinate accommodations for standardized tests with the College Board and ACT
• Support students who are working through temporary, medically justified leave of absences.
• Dorm and evening duties
• Public passenger endorsement
• Weekend duties as designated by the School
• Observes and enforces the School's policies and regulations.
• Maintains qualifications for employment in accordance with institutional and accreditation guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field. Master’s Degree, learning behavior specialist, or equivalent degree preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Teaching and/or experience working with adolescents who are overcoming academic-related challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member with administrators, faculty, and staff
• An understanding of developmentally appropriate strategies and practices for upper school students
• Knowledge of assistive technology.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects at once.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate support for South Kent’s commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to speak, listen, and communicate in English.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

About South Kent School

South Kent School, established in 1923, is a college preparatory school for boys in grades 9 through 12, nestled in the hills of picturesque northwestern Connecticut. South Kent School prepares young men to succeed in college and thrive as thoughtful and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing and intensely competitive world. Guided by our mission, South Kent School’s academic, athletic, and community life programs work together to develop thriving young men. Using our contemporary expertise in male adolescent education, we are constantly evolving and adapting our instruction to ensure we are providing students with the skills and developing the character they will need to succeed in college and the world beyond. Features of South Kent School: Unique block schedule designed to focus on South Kent School’s characteristics of a thriving young man: critical thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience & agility, spiritual awareness & mindfulness, and collaboration. 550-acre campus A strong international student presence offering unique opportunities for cross-cultural learning and the development of international contacts. High performance athletic programs that foster an... overall environment of physical and mental fitness. Principles of Learning: South Kent School’s Principles of Learning create a unifying framework by which we understand how to teach our students effectively. Through these principles, the faculty guide students in an adaptive and supportive environment to grow in mind, body, and spirit: Boys learn best when their instruction is differentiated to their individual physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Boys learn best in a loving, supportive community where they have meaningful relationships with inspiring and dedicated adults. Boys learn best when skills are developed as the building blocks toward mastery. Boys learn best when they experience their curriculum through vivid and intense activities with frequent practice and thoughtful feedback. Boys learn best through self-reflection, resulting in a deep understanding of their learning and their value within the community. Boys learn best through healthy habits of mind that build a strong sense of self and character. Boys learn best when they imagine, innovate, and create in a community founded on tradition and values.

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