Director of Teaching and Learning

Job Details: Job Location: 555 Broome Street - New York, NY, Salary Range: $95000.00 - $135000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, 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

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