Share Email Opening Title DIRECTOR OF LEARNING CENTER SERVICES   EOE Statement The George School community—rooted in Quaker values and composed of global citizens—is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. The school does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to be a community where people with vastly different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are united in their mutual respect for one another and the pursuit of a common good. This belief is reflected in the school’s motto, “Mind the Light.”   Description George School, a Quaker boarding/day grades 9-12 college preparatory school located in Newtown, Bucks County, PA has an opening for a Director of Learning Center Services. Working closely with Learning Center staff, associate head of school, school counselors, director of student health and wellness center, director of library services, department heads, deans, advisors, faculty, and the Admission Office, the Director of Learning Center Services is responsible for designing and implementing mission aligned support programs for George School students with learning differences and any student who needs help with time management, study skills, test-taking strategies, or specific subject areas. The role includes developing and updating the list of services George School offers students and initiating any policy changes with the faculty and school administration; working with the Admission Committee to assess applicants' social, emotional, and academic fit for George School; interpreting outside psycho-educational testing and developing formal accommodation plans for students with learning differences; clerking the Early Intervention team; arranging for psycho-educational testing and evaluation of students; coordinating our peer tutoring program; referring students to outside tutors and testing specialists; overseeing the evening study program; facilitating the accommodations process for College Board, ACT, and IB; and communicating with administrators, parents, teachers, and advisors in a timely manner so that students receive the support available for their success at George School.   Position Requirements Candidates should have strong organizational and goal-setting skills; up-to-date knowledge of Mind, Brain, and Education research, and of tools and approaches to assist students with learning differences; a case manager and customer service orientation with excellent communication skills; experience interpreting educational testing, designing mission appropriate accommodations, and administering or coordinating school-based programs; willingness and flexibility to work additional hours when the needs of students, families, or the school demand; and an ability to articulate and tactfully handle sensitive conversations with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Candidates should also possess creativity, flexibility, energy, initiative, diplomacy, compassion, patience, and a lively sense of humor. A willingness to fulfill common boarding school duties; the ability to work with a diverse student population; commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community; and a style consistent with the Quaker testimonies are also important. Highest priority will be given to candidates with three or more years of successful experience as a learning support coordinator, in addition to a master’s degree in special/exceptional education or other relevant field.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position DIRECTOR OF LEARNING CENTER SERVICES   Close Date   About the Organization Founded in 1893 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), George School, a rigorous all gender boarding and day school for grades nine through twelve, educates students from more than nineteen states, forty-three foreign countries, and a variety of ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. Through its commitment to diversity and the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and peacemaking, George School inspires students to be led by their own truths while respecting and appreciating opinions and beliefs different from their own. George School was one of the first schools in the United States to implement an International Baccalaureate diploma program.   Hiring Manager None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://GeorgeSchool.appone.com Follow us

 

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