Director of Teaching and Learning, New York, NY (on-site)
Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000
Reports to: Head of School
The School
As New York City's only charter high school that is both a transfer school and a fully embedded community school in partnership with The Door, BSA serves over-age, under-credited students who deserve rigorous academic pathways alongside comprehensive wraparound support.
The Director of Teaching and Learning (DTL) will serve as a hands-on instructional leader responsible for accelerating academic achievement across the school.
The Moment
BSA stands at a pivotal inflection point and is focused on resetting academic expectations. We are in an active turnaround phase focused on stabilization, systems-building, and cultural reset. Our Director of Teaching and Learning will be responsible members of a dedicated team focused on systems that are coherent, urgent, and measurable. Together, we have a powerful opportunity to transform BSA for the students and families we serve.
The Opportunity
BSA's DTL will have the opportunity to:
- Build. Strengthen curriculum, assessment, and coaching systems that drive Regents proficiency, credit accumulation, and improved attendance.
- Lead. Guide, coach, and support teachers through consistent observation, actionable feedback, and data-driven professional learning aligned to state standards.
- Reimagine. Demonstrate that schools can transform lives for the better, especially for students who have historically been underserved by traditional schools.
- Integrate. Align your experience and expertise with a wrap-around model for student support and school development, providing excellent education for all students.
- Transform. Be part of a school turnaround that is dedicated to preparing students for meaningful postsecondary pathways and successful futures.
Core Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
- Lead curriculum alignment and implementation across departments.
- Increase first-time Regents pass rates and overall proficiency levels.
- Monitor instructional quality through observation, feedback, and coaching cycles.
Data & Accountability
- Build and maintain a culture where instructional decisions are driven by real-time data.
- Analyze key data points to identify gaps and develop targeted action plans.
- Support the school in meeting SUNY Accountability Plan goals.
Teacher Development
- Coach teachers through structured observation and feedback systems.
- Design and facilitate professional development aligned to instructional priorities.
Systems & Execution
- Ensure consistent instructional expectations across classrooms.
- Work closely with all departments, including Special Education and ELL staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and rigor.
- Contribute to instructional calendar planning and academic reporting.
What Success Looks Like in Three Years
- Increased first-attempt Regents pass rates and reduced reliance on safety net pathways.
- Built a department culture grounded in urgency, academic success and belief.
- Strengthened vertical alignment across grades 9-12.
- Established consistent instructional expectations across classrooms.
Qualifications and Professional Requirements
Required:
- Minimum of 3+ years of teaching experience.
- At least 2 years experience in instructional leadership in a secondary education setting.
- Demonstrated success improving academic outcomes in a public school setting.
- Deep understanding of Regents pathways, credit accumulation models, and NYSED graduation requirements.
- Experience working with students with complex learning needs.
- Proven ability to use data to drive instruction, set goals, and monitor progress.
- Demonstrated capacity to build, coach, and hold adults accountable.
- Expertise and experience in either Humanities or STEM content areas, with willingness to continue to learn more within these broad content areas.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive leadership practices.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification.
- Prior experience leading in a public charter school environment.
- Experience in school turnaround settings and/or experience in school start-up.
- Valid teacher certification