Director of Learning Support & Student Success Services

Immediate Opening or July 1, 2026

(Full time, 10 months, exempt)

Tilton School is an intentionally small community in pursuit of knowing, supporting, and challenging each other as we learn to do hard things well and go beyond what we thought possible. Learning support and student success is an essential component of this vision and strategy. Our next Director, in partnership with school leadership, will help position the CAA as a world-class support program known for its multi-dimensional and student-centered approach.

Summary

Tilton School seeks a dynamic Director (or Interim Director) of Learning Support & Student Success Services, ideally with background in special education, who will lead, manage, and articulate vision for the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA), which provides individualized and/or small group tailored support to students with a variety of learning needs. This individual will work in collaboration with the full CAA team to develop and manage academic programming and resources that help further CAA’s mission in encouraging students to foster a growth mindset and work towards becoming strong self-advocates in navigating their learning experience through skill-based strategies and teaching. The CAA teaches strategies for organizing and prioritizing assignments, managing time, improving study skills through active learning strategies, in addition to providing tutorial support in specific content areas when needed. The Director will foster a positive, structured, and caring environment, while also providing direct support and instruction to identified students, as well as partnering with faculty, families, and outside professionals. This is a 10-month position with occasional Admissions focused collaboration in the summer months. As a residential school, Tilton considers the work of faculty broadly, and we engage with students both during and beyond the academic day. Full-time faculty at Tilton can expect to contribute two seasons in the co-curricular and/or athletic program and to be responsible for weekly evening and monthly weekend supervisory duties. This position can include housing.?? 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide vision and leadership for the CAA, supervising three learning specialists and overseeing services for 45+ students.
• Assess prospective and current students’ educational histories and evaluations to recommend appropriate support.
• Develop, implement, and adapt individualized support plans for students in collaboration with faculty and families.
• Deliver direct one-on-one instruction, particularly in language-based learning and executive function skills.
• Oversee accommodations for classroom learning and SSD standardized testing coordination (SAT, ACT, AP).
• Partner with Admissions, faculty, families, and outside professionals to ensure comprehensive academic support.
• Serve as a member of the Academic Committee and Student Support Team.

The successful candidate will: 

• embrace an initiative-driven faculty culture focused on advancing Tilton School’s mission 
• possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and current Mind Brain Education (MBE) research related to adolescent development and learning
• model flexibility in both implementing best learning practices and pursuing success for each student
• possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives
• demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences 
• enjoy collaborating with colleagues within and across subject areas, and all aspects of school life
• invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom
• convey patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and optimism in their work with adolescents and faculty
• possess excellent interpersonal, communication (writing, listening, speaking), and organizational skills, and exhibit the ability to interact and work effectively with students, parents, faculty and other employees  
• commit to self-reflection, work independently, and pursue professional growth and networking opportunities that will allow for full engagement in discovering and implementing best practices in this role

Qualifications 

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 

Preferred: Background in special education and/or psychology; experience in residential oversight and/or secondary or post-secondary instruction.

To Apply 

Electronic materials only, please.  If interested, please send, cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to employment@tiltonschool.org with “Director of CAA” in the Subject line. 

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About Tilton School

About Tilton School Tilton School — a hidden gem of an independent co-educational boarding and day school in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire — serves over 200 students of all genders in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate, from over 20 states and 15 countries, with 75% boarding and 25% day students. Located in the historic town of Tilton overlooking the Winnipesaukee River, the school is just 90 minutes from Boston and only 15 minutes from the bustling capital city of Concord, New Hampshire. The Lakes Region is one of the preeminent vacation destinations on the Eastern seaboard, easily accessed by nearby interstate highways and Manchester (NH) Airport only 30 minutes to the south. Embracing the future since its founding in 1845, the school has been guided by its mission for over 175 years. The mission is paramount in all that is done at the school and is as follows: Tilton School challenges students to navigate a world driven by diversity and change. Through the quality of human relationships, Tilton School’s community cultivates in its students the curiosity, the skills, the knowledge and understanding, the character, and the integrity requisite for the passiona...te pursuit of lifelong success and service. At Tilton School, we believe that education is not just about collecting information — it is about knowing, supporting, and challenging one another in pursuit of meaningful growth. We are committed to developing the necessary skills and sensibilities to do hard things well, which entails fostering resilience, adaptability, and curiosity in every student. Rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of Charles E. Tilton, a 19th century pioneer for whom the town of Tilton is named, Tilton School aims to equip the next generation of trailblazers with the skills and tools they need to thrive on the Hill and beyond. Our graduates are life-ready and shaped by their experience — one they are able to curate through Tilton’s innovative and holistic approach to education in a 24/7 learning environment.

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