Lower School Division Director
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leadership Opportunity: Lower School Division Director at Groves Academy
Empowering Brilliance. Redefining Learning. Leading with Purpose.
Groves Learning Organization (GLO) invites visionary empathetic and expert educational leaders to apply for the position of Lower School Division Director.
Located in the charming suburb of St. Louis Park Minnesota Groves Academy is a renowned grades 112 independent school serving 260 students who learn differently. As a central pillar of the GLO nonprofit ecosystem the Academy is more than a school; it is a beacon of literacy and a place where students with dyslexia dyscalculia ADHD and other learning challenges discover their brilliance through evidence-based transformative experiences.
The Opportunity: Newly Created Leadership Role
In a strategic move to enhance our instructional impact and student experience Groves Academy has established two distinct Division Director positions. These leaders will serve as the primary instructional and cultural anchors for their respective divisions reporting directly to the Vice President of Learning/Head of School.
Lower School Division Director (Grades 16)
The Lower School Director will lead a dedicated team of classroom and specialist teachers ensuring a cohesive research-based academic program for our youngest learners. This role is designed for a leader who thrives on visibilityspending time in classrooms coaching faculty and partnering with families to ensure equitable access to success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instructional Excellence: Lead the implementation of high-quality evidence-based literacy and math programs in collaboration with the Director of Teaching and Learning.
- Student Advocacy: Serve as the case manager and point person for students experiencing academic or social-emotional challenges.
- Faculty Development: Recruit onboard and coach talented faculty fostering a culture of continuous professional growth
Who We Seek
We seek leaders who embody our core values of Authenticity Collaboration Compassion Discovery and Tenacity.
Qualifications include:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Education required; Masters degree preferred.
- Leadership Experience:
- 57 years of teaching experience in the relevant grade levels with
- a track record of success supporting students with learning differences
- supervising and supporting staff
- leading grade-level or program initiatives and
- advancing inclusive evidence-based practices for students with learning differences
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of differentiated instruction and evidence-based practices (e.g. Orton-Gillingham Wilson Spell-Links).
- Leadership Style: An inspirational visible leader who can manage complexity with empathy and clarity.
Why Groves
Groves Learning Organization is the only ecosystem of its kind in the region. Our work extends beyond our walls through the Groves Learning Center and our Literacy Partnerships which aim to ensure all studentsregardless of where they go to schoollearn to read by 3rd grade. At Groves Academy you will join a community of 75 faculty and staff members dedicated to redefining how the nation is taught.
Application Process
Interested candidates who find alignment with our mission and the leadership profiles are asked to submit the following materials:
- EC Candidate Summary (Request from search consultant)
- Letter of Interest capturing your professional biography and what has led you to GLO
- CV
- Leadership Statement capturing how youve found meaning in LD leadership
- Five References (with email and phone contact)
Direct inquiries applications and nominations to:
André Withers
Partner Educators Collaborative
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
About Company
GLO provides a nurturing environment for students with learning disabilities like dyslexia and ADHD and advances literacy instruction through our Groves Literacy Partnerships.
