Division Head of Lower & Intermediate Schools

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About The Fletcher School
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Fletcher School is a premier independent K-12 institution dedicated to students with specific learning differences. Founded in 1982, the school provides an empowering, multisensory environment for bright and talented children who learn differently. By utilizing the research-based Orton-Gillingham approach, Fletcher bridges the gap between potential and performance. Alongside its academic excellence, the school houses The Rankin Institute, a renowned professional development and community outreach center that advances the understanding of learning disabilities worldwide.

Position Overview
The Division Head is responsible for creating a dynamic learning environment through the leadership and management of all curricular and non-curricular activities involving students and faculty in their division. 

As a faculty or staff member at The Fletcher School, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive community dedicated to celebrating the unique qualities that each student brings to the classroom. Fletcher embraces diversity in both learning styles and life experiences, fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is respected and empowered. We are committed to creating a joyful educational experience that encourages curiosity, creativity, and growth. Our teachers play a vital role in inspiring students through engaging, meaningful instruction while building strong connections that support each learner’s unique journey.

Key Responsibilities

● Actively support and advance the mission of The Fletcher School in all aspects of leadership and decision-making. 

● Serve as the educational leader of the division, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the effective implementation of academic and student programs. 

● Direct, supervise, evaluate, and support instructional staff through classroom observation, coaching, and ongoing professional feedback. 

● Hire, retain, assign, and support faculty, and ensure adherence to School policies, procedures, and professional essential expectations. 

● Lead curriculum development and evaluation, ensuring strong horizontal and vertical alignment and incorporating current research, pedagogy, technology, and best practices, particularly related to learning differences. 

● Provide instructional leadership and consultation to teachers in areas such as classroom management, teaching strategies, assessment practices, and general school procedures. 

● Plan and support professional development and in-service training programs, and participate in faculty evaluation processes. 

● Select, train, and supervise level coordinators, faculty committee members, and sponsors of student organizations and activities. 

● Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative school climate that promotes student achievement, faculty morale, and respect for individual differences. 

● Oversee grading practices, assessment standards, and reporting methods to ensure consistency and accuracy in measuring student achievement. 

● Establish and enforce guidelines for student conduct and dress, and maintain accurate records related to attendance and citizenship. 

● Develop and manage the division budget in alignment with School priorities and leadership direction. 

● Serve as the primary communicator of divisional programs, expectations, and initiatives to faculty, students, families, and other constituencies, as appropriate. 

● Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, and uphold state and accrediting agency standards. 

● Collaborate with the Leadership Team by communicating divisional programs, needs, challenges, and initiatives. 

● Assist in the admissions process, including the testing, interviewing, and evaluation of prospective students. 

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile

● A Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, or a related field. 

● Minimum of ten (10) years ten years of teaching and leadership experience, preferably as a Division Head. 

● Demonstrated experience with curriculum and program design and a thorough understanding of school pedagogy for grades K-5. 

● Orton-Gillingham training. 

● Experience in faculty supervision and evaluation. 

● Prior experience working with students with diagnosed learning differences. 

● Independent school leadership experience preferred. 

● Strategic thinker and empathetic problem solver. 

● Technologically savvy. 

● Ability to review and analyze complex diagnostic reporting preferred.

Application Process & Timeline

• Application Timeline: Ongoing

• Opportunity Statement

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• Materials Requested: Cover letter, resume or CV, and references

ISC Consultants:
Davina Spillmann @davina@indyschoolconsultancy.com

Candidates are asked not to contact the school directly.