Lower School Academic Coordinator

The Lower School Academic Coordinator works with the entire Lower School community, collaborating with faculty, students, parents, and school leaders. Partnering directly with the Lower School Director, they oversee Trevor’s academic curriculum, including all aspects of differentiation and support for students and faculty. Their primary responsibilities include the following:

Managing Academic Curriculum:

• Facilitate the development, implementation, and documentation of curriculum for Threes through 5th Grade, with additional focus on vertical alignment with Trevor’s Middle and Upper Divisions 

• Synthesize curricular goals and programming alongside assessment systems and reporting practices

• Collect, analyze, and share data on student performance to optimize programs  

• Foster a collaborative environment among teachers to share best practices and resources

• Promote innovative teaching methods and approaches to engage students and enhance learning

Managing Learning Differentiation and Support:

• Oversee differentiated support and enrichment programming for students with a variety of different learning styles 

• Monitor student academic progress and provide guidance to teachers and staff related to academic support and enrichment

• Lead Trevor’s Student Support Team, consisting of Literacy and Math Specialists

• Coordinate with parents and outside evaluators concerning student recommendations, supports, and ongoing assessment, as well as outside support service providers

• Assist in the development and implementation of individual student academic plans in conjunction with the classroom teachers and parents

• Review psycho-educational evaluations and IEPs; translate results into recommendation plans for teachers, including coordination of any testing accommodations

• Partner with School Psychologists and Health & Wellness Team to promote psychological and/or social-emotional health 

• Communicate curricular programming through parent and faculty workshops

Assisting Lower School Division Director:

• Observe classroom instruction regularly, offering feedback and support to enhance teaching practices and student learning outcomes

• Organize, lead, and facilitate meetings with faculty, staff, and families

• Work collaboratively with Admissions, Division Directors, and others as required to ensure a strong retention program 

• Support student behavior issues, especially when related to a students’ daily social-emotional functioning

• Develop and organize ongoing curricular initiatives and documentation

• Assume some of the global responsibilities of a Faculty & Staff member

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in special education and/or curriculum development

• Previous school experience necessary, preferably as a leader in specialized education 

• Proven ability to form strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues on innovative curriculum development

• Strong proficiency with using technology in and out of the classroom

• Genuine appreciation for children, knowledge of the challenges they face today, and commitment to their academic, social, and emotional well-being

• Authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a demonstrated record of professional engagement and/or leadership in this arena

• A growth mindset and passion for learning 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Good-humored, joyful, flexible, creative, and patient

The full-time salary range for this position is $75,000–$120,000. When extending an offer for employment, Trevor Day School bases the salary upon several factors that include (but are not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, key skills, and peer salary equity. The school also offers a competitive benefits package.

About Trevor Day School:

Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a preschool through 12th grade coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 725 students. Trevor Day School educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens. 

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our community.

Salary : $75,000 - $120,000