Director of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) - Harlem Children's Zone : Job Details

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ's cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services seeks Director of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for the upcoming school year!

The Director of MTSS will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem's residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond.

This role focuses on ensuring equitable access to high-quality academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions for all scholars through data-driven practices and collaboration with various stakeholders. The Director provides strategic leadership, guidance, and professional development to build staff capacity and ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of MTSS across the network.

Reports to: Managing Director of Teaching and Learning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (preferred);
• 5+ years of teaching experience including a record of success (required);
• 5+ years of administrative experience including a record of success (required);
• A valid New York State Teaching Certification (required);
• Extensive coursework experience in curriculum development and intervention programming;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Constantly seeks out and implements bold ideas to drive outcomes; and
• Respectful and relationship-oriented towards all stakeholders.

Who you are:

Leadership & Management Style:

• Visionary and strategic thinker who can build a new function from the ground up.
• Inspirational leader who can coach and develop others while setting a high bar for excellence.
• Proactive problem-solver with a growth mindset.

Values & Mission Alignment:

• Deep commitment to educational equity and the success of all scholars.
• Passionate about HCZ's cradle-to-career mission and college-going culture.
• Respects and understands Harlem's cultural context, and engages community and families with humility and respect.
• Believes in the power of collaboration across school staff, families, and external partners to ensure scholar success.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Skilled in implementing evidence-based interventions and monitoring fidelity.
• Comfortable with technology platforms related to student data and learning management systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Student-centered and equity-driven.
• Resilient, reflective, and growth-oriented.
• Collaborative and relational, yet decisive when necessary.
• Bold thinker with the courage to challenge the status quo in service of scholar achievement.