The Windward School

Manhattan Lower School Assistant Division Head

Job Description

The Windward School is the premier coed, independent day school dedicated to providing a proven instructional program for children with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities in grades 1-9. Windward has three locations: two in White Plains, NY and one in New York City, NY.

Position available for Assistant Division Head of Manhattan Lower School Grades 1-4

Full-time, Administration

Masters required

Experience required

Knowledge of language-based learning disabilities, multisensory structured language programs, and

direct instruction methodologies required

Reports to Division Head of Manhattan Lower School/Manhattan Middle School

• Assists Division Head with the daily running of the school
• Observes, evaluates and mentors the faculty
• Meets regularly with the divisional administrative team
• Creates schedules for the lower school
• Creates homeroom groupings with teachers
• Assists with staffing and room assignments
• Orders classroom equipment
• Coordinates with Maintenance and Advancement for events and special functions
• Manages disciplinary, conduct and dress issues
• Maintains effective communication with parents
• Oversees the recess and lunch program
• Arranges for coverage for absent teachers
• Plans and organizes field trips with grade level team leaders
• Coordinates health-related issues with the school nurse
• Coordinates the schedule of the CSE meetings with the division administrative assistant
• Plans, reports and participates in CSE meetings as necessary
• Oversees lower school transportation and arrival/dismissal procedures
• Participates in Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Works effectively with curriculum coordinators
• Coordinates and reviews Progress Reports
• Conducts conferences as assigned
• Serves as a professional development presenter and resource
• Performs duties as assigned by the Division Head