Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Academic Services to start immediately. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Jen Powers, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at jen@dovetailedsourcing.com.     

Reports to: Upper School Director

Classification: Full-time (10-month)

About the School:

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, and located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920 and propelled by our progressive roots, our goal is to expand the nature of school. With over 40 local and national partnerships, almost daily field trips, a thriving performing and visual arts program, and a best-in-class research and design center, we are able to combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching content combined with experience applying it to current issues. Our athletic program offers first-rate athletic and fitness opportunities that prioritize the whole athlete. The school fosters a joyful environment where students feel confident taking risks and being their authentic selves, where everyone—students and adults alike—feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students. 

Director of Academic Services (Grades 6–12)

Beaver Country Day School seeks a collaborative and student-centered Director of Academic Services to lead our efforts in supporting students with diverse learning profiles and strengthening inclusive teaching practices across the school. The Director partners closely with students, families, faculty, and administrators to ensure access to Beaver’s academic program while promoting growth, self-advocacy, and independence.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee Academic Services for grades 6–12 and supervise the Middle School Learning Specialist
• Interpret psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations and translate and summarize findings into a clear, effective list of accommodations and a Learning Profile.
• Develop, implement, and adapt individualized support plans for students in collaboration with faculty and families.
• Provide direct 1:1 academic and executive-function support tailored to each individual student's goals. Help students gain self-awareness of their learning style and needs, develop strategies for academic success, and develop self-advocacy skills.
• Together with the Middle School Learning Specialist, assess the need for individual and small-group intervention in math and literacy, and support the Middle School in providing it.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and outside providers to coordinate academic support systems.
• Serve as a study skills instructor, introducing key steps to successful academic success.
• Support individual classroom teachers in implementing effective differentiation strategies and individual accommodations.
• Establish a system of timely, clear, and ongoing communication and feedback to faculty and parents. Summarize and track intervention provided to students and their progress, as needed.
• Understand and stay up to date on the latest research in learning, cognition, and the latest technological supports for learning.
• Serve as a resource for families, providing ideas for outside tutors and summer programs.
• Collect data to better guide the school in advancing its overall learning support.
• Coordinate standardized testing accommodations (PSAT, SAT, ACT) in partnership with College Counseling.
• Support the process of Admissions by reading files and responding to families’ inquiries about support for their applicants.
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years experience working with students with varied learning needs.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, prioritizing clarity and empathy.
• Strong knowledge of the latest pedagogical practices and strategies for supporting a range of learners.
• Outstanding ability to interact and work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to self-reflection and to pursuing professional growth and networking opportunities that will lead to understanding and implementing best practices.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000. Please visit our Working at Beaver webpage for information about benefits and more.

Beaver Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, handicap status, national origin, ethnicity, military veteran status, or other legally protected status in hiring or other employment practices.

About Beaver Country Day School

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, and located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920, we strive to expand the nature of school, propelled by our progressive roots, innovative educational philosophy, and student-centered approach. Our location and philosophy allow us extraordinary opportunities to broaden the students’ learning through experiences all over the greater Boston area. We combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching not just content, but also on how to put it to use effectively. The school fosters a joyful environment where risk-taking and authenticity are encouraged, where everyone—students and adults alike—feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students.

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