What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Dean and Learning Specialist position at Convent of the Sacred Heart?
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each Sacred Heart child to share them with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Administrative Dean and Learning Specialist
Beginning August 2025
Position : Middle School Administrative Dean / Learning Specialist
Reports to : Middle School Division Head
FLSA : Exempt, full-time
Salary Range : $80,000 - $120,000, commensurate with education and experience
The MS Administrative Dean / Learning Specialist will join a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced administration (Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, and Head of Division). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in middle school education, enthusiastic about math, and the ability to relate and communicate effectively and appropriately with middle school female students, faculty, and families.
Requirements :
- An understanding of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart, the ability to articulate them, and a commitment to modeling them
- Masters Degree in Education (Learning Disabilities preferred)
- Knowledge of Middle School math skills and knowledge of Adolescent Education
- Five or more years of teaching experience working in schools, administrative experience preferred
- Knowledge and / or work with special education / learning support programs
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently as needed
- Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Exceptional writing, editing, and revising skills
- Extremely detailed-oriented and strong technology skills
- Ability to work during the summer (6 week summer, 1 week Christmas, and 1 week Spring Break)
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as "Protected Classifications").
In addition to the Protected Classifications outlined in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to : hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
