Employment Opportunities

Assistant Head of School/Director of Curriculum

The Assistant Head of School/Director of Curriculum is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for all programs involving students and faculty. When the Head of School is not available or on-site, the Assistant Head of School will be in charge. This is a full-time exempt position reporting directly to the Head of School.

We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging and believe our community is made stronger by the differences represented by our students, faculty, staff, and families. We invite educational professionals of all backgrounds to apply.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Operations

Act as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day-to-day operation; directs the activities of the members of the school instructional staff in the performance of their duties
Foster an environment in which learning can take place, a school climate which is supportive and which reflects high morale
Grow a culture in which unity is achieved through tact, helpfulness, respect, and recognizes individual differences and the special abilities and strengths of each teacher
Work toward a resolution of all problems – both routine and unique – as they arise
Keep the Head of School informed of the general programs, activities, and problems of the school; visibly present in all areas of the school
Participate in the admission process with the testing, interviewing, and evaluating of applicants for enrollment
Support the development and implements operational policies (The Student/Parent Handbook, Employee Handbook, enrollment and medical forms)
Revise Crisis Management Guide and conducts safety drills
Participate in developing the annual budget
Serve as an active member of the Leadership Team, Admission Team, Social Committee, and Board Committees as assigned
Ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies, and maintain the educational standards established by the state and by those agencies that examine and accredit the school
Support the school and its leadership

Education

Make recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty
Order instructional materials
Maintain program accredited by the PA Department of Education for the orientation of new teachers and in-service training of all teachers
Write the Professional Education Plan accredited by the PA Department of Education to provide professional development hours as mandated by the state
Conduct regular meetings with faculty that deal with routine school matters while stimulating an exchange of ideas on issues of educational/philosophical interest and concern
Consult with teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures
Observe, supervise, and help evaluate the faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum
Supervise the teaching process, and reviews and evaluates the academic programs
Provide for the academic guidance of students; oversees the grading and the reporting of methods used by teachers in measuring student achievement
Maintain student discipline consistent with school policy; monitors students’ adherence to established school rules
Assist with writing grants for funding for training, programs, materials, etc.
Oversee and assist with the coordination of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities programs, including the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs
Collaborate with the Integrated Technology Specialist to build and coordinate the educational technology program
Observe teachers in their classrooms upon request and offers insights for the enhancement of effective instruction
Oversee and assist teachers in the uniformity in assessment, parent reporting, and academic standards
Act as a substitute teacher in the classroom
Connect research to practice
Maintain knowledge of current and cutting edge research in the field of learning disabilities through professional reading and participation at conferences
Assume responsibility for other projects as assigned by the Head of School

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in education preferred
Ten years of progressive experience in teaching at elementary/middle school level
Proven success at working collaboratively in educational leadership
Background in child development
Excellent written and interpersonal skills
Willing to be an active participant in the daily life of the school
Flexible and adaptable
Detail-oriented
Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
Strategic thinker and empathetic problem solver
Supervisory experience preferred

To be considered, please send the following information to Jason Seggern at jseggern@hillsideschool.org:

Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for three references
Copies of clearances and certifications

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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Educational Technology Specialist

Details

This faculty position is full-time for 10 months and reports directly to the Head of School.

Responsibilities:

Instruct students, teachers, staff, and parents
Develop whole class instruction for students and teacher training in Assistive Technology (AT), Google Drive, Google Classroom, coding, videography, software, internet safety/cyberbullying, etc.
Instruct students on how to use AT to support their individual diagnoses or learning challenges
Educate families on their student’s needs and use of assistive technology
Document assistive technologies and provide comments on students’ report cards
Research and evaluate new developments in educational/assistive technology particularly for students with language-based learning disabilities
Preview and test hardware, software and websites for possible use at The Hillside School, complete cost analysis for each and purchase
Troubleshoot minor software and hardware issues (when Junction PC is not on site) and assist Junction PC when they have to remote into a computer
Communicate with vendors
Prepare documentation for grant proposals as requested/needed
Create technology budget and maintain detailed records for annual audit
Manage and administer online subscriptions for students, faculty and staff
Provide assistance regarding device usage, software applications, and the general instructional use of technology in the classroom across all curriculum areas
Perform related duties as assigned/required

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred in Educational Technology, Information Technology, or Computer Science
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology hardware, software, and related web-based or other tools
Demonstrated success working with colleagues to identify instructional needs to enable/enhance student learning
Classroom teaching experience preferred
Fluency and proficiency with Google Apps for Education
Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills

Clearances:

Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please send the following information to Jason Seggern, Head of School, jseggern@hillsideschool.org or The Hillside School, 2697 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062: