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Posted: 25-Jun-25
Location: Forest Hills, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $110,000 per annum
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Overview
The Kew-Forest School, a PS-12 co-educational day school founded in 1918 in Forest Hills, NY, seeks an experienced Director of Learning Support to work with students and manage staff. Kew-Forest is proud to enroll an astonishingly diverse student body representative of Queens and New York City, including approximately nine percent of whom are international students. Kew-Forest students have varied cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and many are multilingual. The Kew-Forest School promotes diversity in its hiring process and is committed to supporting its inclusive community by hiring culturally diverse faculty to work with our equally diverse students and families.
At Kew-Forest, our mission is to do more than just educate - it is to deeply inspire. The Kew-Forest School is embarking on an exciting new chapter as it enters its 108th year of operation. The individual who joins our community to fill this position must be energetic, creative, imaginative, and thoughtful in their approach to learning support and managing learning support staff and prepared to contribute substantially to supporting students, faculty, and parents as the School enters its era of Kew-Forest 2.0.
The Director of Learning Support oversees academic interventions, coordinates specialized services, and ensures equitable access to learning for all students in grades PS-12. This role collaborates closely with Division Heads, faculty, and families to design, implement, and monitor support structures aligned with best practices in inclusive education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Child Study / Response to Intervention (RTI) Leadership
- Identify student needs through assessments, observations, and teacher referrals; develop and adjust individualized intervention plans based on progress monitoring.
- Lead RTI meetings and support teachers in designing/delivering Tier 1-3 interventions; analyze data to refine strategies.
- Provide direct instruction (1:1 and small-group) for Tier 3 students and those with learning differences.
- Hire and supervise outside providers (e.g., SETSS, speech therapists), arrange schedules, and serve as the school’s liaison for:
- DOE services (IESPs & 504s)
- Parent navigation for evaluations/placements
- Coordination with tutors, evaluators, and agencies
- Representation at IESP meetings
- Maintain systems for tracking intervention effectiveness and student progress, including formal/informal assessments.
- Foster student agency through goal-setting, self-assessment, and study/organizational strategies.
- Collaborate with Division Heads, Counselors, and College Counselor to align supports (e.g. testing accommodations) and track student progress.
Teacher Support & Collaboration
- Coach teachers on instructional strategies (including differentiation, scaffolding, and inclusive practices) to support accommodations, modifications, and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skill integration.
- Proactively address challenges by providing resources, modeling, or co-planning support.
- Implement a structured meeting cycle to review student progress, refine interventions, and align support strategies (e.g. pre-year/mid-year planning).
- Facilitate collaboration between classroom and single-subject teachers for cohesive student support.
- Collaborate with Division Heads and the Kew-Forest Parents Association (KFPA) to organize parent education events.
Assessment & Data Oversight
- Oversee standardized testing (e.g., CTP, MAP Growth, Fountas & Pinnell) and ensure accommodations.
- Analyze and communicate assessment results to teachers, Division Heads, and families and lead ongoing training for teachers on data interpretation for instructional planning and goal-setting.
Professional Development
- Conduct needs assessments to identify professional development priorities, particularly for supporting diverse learners.
- Design and deliver PYP- and MYP-aligned professional development (e.g. workshops, study groups) on inclusive practices, executive functioning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiation, and progress monitoring.
- Provide ongoing coaching, including classroom observations, feedback, and 1:1 meetings, to support implementation of professional learning.
- Engage in continuous professional growth (conferences, peer networks) to stay current with best practices and share insights with staff.
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend school events and meetings as required.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES
- Extensive experience in early childhood/elementary education (ages 3–10), with expertise in cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Experience in middle and secondary education (ages 11-18).
- Expertise in RTI, IEP/504 processes, and inclusive pedagogy.
- Ability to build trust and inspire collaboration through active listening, respectful dialogue, and a clearly articulated vision for inclusive learning support—creating a welcoming environment for growth.
- Strong organizational, communication, and data-analysis skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Familiarity with IB PYP and MYP frameworks (preferred).
Salary Range
$60,000 - $110,000 (commensurate with years and depth of experience).
To apply for this position, please send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to hr@kewforest.org. Please include the position title, Director of Learning Support, in the subject line.
The Kew-Forest School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the New York State Department of Education. The School is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), and the Guild of Independent Schools of New York (GISNY).
To learn more about The Kew-Forest School, please visit our website: www.kewforest.org.
MISSION
We are The Kew-Forest School.
Our community nurtures lifelong learners from around the world.
Our educators inspire young people to think boldly and find their voices.
Our students support each other and explore thoughtfully as they shape the future.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Kew-Forest School believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, culture, background, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected classes or classifications. No employee or job applicant will be discriminated against in recruitment, compensation, promotion, or termination practices.