Eagle Hill School, Greenwich, CT
An independent school for children with learning disabilities
Fact Sheet
"The children here are very capable…it's our task to help them realize their potential.”
Marjorie Castro , Ph.D., Head of School
Total enrollment: 250 students
Lower school (ages 6-12): 119 students
Upper School (ages 12-15): 131 students
Boarding students (five-day boarding): up to 35 students
Number of teaching faculty: 75
Student-teacher ratio: ranges from 1:1 – 12:1
Posting
Eagle Hill School
Assistant Director of Admissions and Placement
Eagle Hill School seeks a bright, energetic, organized professional to fill the role of Assistant Director of Admissions and Placement. The successful applicant will work side by side with the Director of Admissions and Placement, an experienced and respected Eagle Hill School leader. He/she will join a talented and committed faculty and administration that works tirelessly with its students. Eagle Hill is a transitional school which works closely with the parents of its students to find just the right placement for its students when they are ready to leave Eagle Hill. The Assistant Director will need to become familiar with both public and private school programs in order to advise parents about possible placement options and to build relationships with their institutions.
The Assistant Director of Admissions and Placement will (in partnership with the Director):
- Develop strategies for attracting prospective families to Eagle Hill School
- Interview the parents of prospective students and introduce them to Eagle Hill School
- Read, review and evaluate admissions files
- Help to plan school two day visits for prospective candidates
- Serve on the Admissions Committee
- Build relationships with the families of the Eagle Hill Students and confer with them during the transitional/placement process
- Become familiar with public and private schools by visiting and building relationships with the professionals in these settings
- Present workshops for parents on both admissions and the transition and placement process
- Prepare students for the transition process and interviewing at other schools
- Work with director of admissions and placement to coordinate parent, teacher and directors’ paperwork; make sure all are complete (applications, faculty recommendations, students introductory letters)
- Involve alumni and alumni parents as resources during the transition/placement process
- Coordinates the ISEE/Placement Test program at Eagle Hill School
- Maintain a close working relationship with advisors as part of the placement process and include them on some school visits
- Coordinates Graduation and Graduation Awards Program
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:
Dr. Marjorie E. Castro
Head of Eagle Hill School
45 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
*No phone calls please
Candidates with special education certification may apply for future job openings.
THE SCHOOL
Eagle Hill School, founded in 1975, provides individualized, intensive, remedial programs to capable children diagnosed with learning disabilities. The mission of the school is to help students develop academic skills, learning strategies, and self-advocacy skills in preparation for their return to a more traditional learning environment.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
No specific single remedial technique is followed exclusively at Eagle Hill. Rather, each child's educational program draws from as many different approaches as needs demand. Classes are ungraded; children learn and advance at their own pace. Children have a daily language arts tutorial as the core of their instructional program. Math, writing, literature, science, history, and study skills are also included in a student's schedule. Classes are 40 minutes and students change class for each subject.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- School day is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- After 2 p.m., when the academic day ends, teachers get involved in coaching, teaching an afternoon activity (i.e. cooking, drama, photography), or proctoring study halls.
- All first year faculty are required to participate in dormitory supervision one evening per week. (Hours from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.)
- Two-week spring break - the last two weeks of March.
- Each new teacher is assigned a veteran Master Teacher as a mentor.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FOR AN EAGLE HILL TEACHER?
HOUSING: When available, there are often opportunities to live in school- owned housing both on and off Eagle Hill campus. There is a charge for housing which is generally far below market value. Faculty who are returning for a subsequent year may retain their housing at no cost during the summer months. All faculty members who do not live in faculty housing are given a cash housing stipend dependent upon years of service. This stipend is added to cash compensation.
GRADUATE SCHOOL REIMBURSEMENT: The school reimburses graduate school coursework in a related field up to $3,000 per year.
WEEKLY IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS: Each Friday, classes are dismissed at 12:35 p.m. and faculty have an opportunity to meet together from 1:30-4 p.m. This time is used for staff development and in-service programs encompassing a wide variety of subjects. (CEU's are offered.)
MEDICAL/DENTAL BENEFITS /DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN
Eagle Hill provides a comprehensive medical, dental and defined contribution pension plan.
SALARY SCALE: Based on credentials and experience
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HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Wendy Breakell, Director of Personnel
45 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
Email: w.breakell@eaglehill.org
(203) 622-9240
