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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