The Director of Research and Instruction, an inaugural position, will work closely with the Head of School to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of Eagle Hill School’s (EHS) educational program. This includes assessing and advancing the curriculum, driving research on innovative instructional practices, and leading curricular improvements. The Director will also collaborate with the Associate Head of School to establish systems to monitor and report on student progress, design and oversee professional development initiatives, and create an evaluation program tailored to both new and veteran teachers.

Additionally, the Director will generate the growth of diverse outreach programs to further enrich the school community. The Director will report directly to the Head of School and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The school’s mission, philosophy, and culture are rooted in the belief that every child can succeed. The Director of Research and Instruction is expected to embody and promote this collaborative viewpoint through their daily interaction with all members of the EHS community.

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Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Educator’s Ally at leadershipsearch@educatorsally.com with “Eagle Hill School Director of Research and Instruction” in the subject line.

Job Title: Language Specialist - Leave Replacement

Duration: Remainder of 24-25 School Year

Purpose: The Language Specialist plays an integral role in the instructional program by working with students, providing high-quality language therapy that meets the needs of each child on their caseload.  Close collaboration with colleagues ensures that the ‘team’ approach vital to each child’s success at Eagle Hill is supported.  The school mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support, and the Language Specialist is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through his/her daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill community.

Reports to: The Head of School, Director of Language Services

Key Responsibilities:

• Therapy Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy to students assigned to the caseload. The Language Specialist is responsible for providing therapy during the academic day and is available for consultation with classroom teachers, advisors, or other members of the Eagle Hill community 
• Complete formal language screenings and reports for prospective students Participate in morning staff and other meetings to provide information on individual students and assess student progress with the child’s entire educational team.
• Participate in CSE and PPT meetings as requested.
• Communicate student performance by completing academic reports and participating in Parent Conferencing.

• Other Professional Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff development provided by the school, assist the Language Services department in developing and presenting In Service training sessions, and seek additional professional growth activities (courses, conferences, presentations) offered in other professional settings. 
• Develop annual goals. These goals can be ones the Language Specialist sets on his/her own and/or through use of the goals provided in the written evaluation prepared by the Head of School, Director of Education and advisory team.
• Prioritize job expectations effectively by managing professional time and setting professional goals.
• Perform assigned duties.  These can include varied recess and daily duties, snow day coverage, and weekend dormitory duty. 
• Assume additional responsibilities assigned including, but not limited to, attendance at school events or educational events. 
• Punctually complete all assigned paperwork and respond to requests for information, either digitally or in ‘hard copy’ format.

Expected Credentials:
It is expected that all Language Specialists will have a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or similar area of study, will have ASHA certification as a CCC-SLP, and will hold a Connecticut Speech and Language Pathologist license from the Department of Health.

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To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume to careers@eaglehill.org.

Job Title: Counselor
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Duration: 10 Month Work Year
Employment Category: Full Time, Faculty

Purpose: Serves as a member of the counseling department to evaluate the needs of students with language based learning disabilities in an educational setting; to assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic challenges; to serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management and learning strategies; to participate in all counseling master planning activities; to be an active member of the Integrated Services Team; and to do other related functions as needed.

Reports to: Director of Integrated Services, Associate Head of School

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform their educational duties in a sound, professional manner, devoting their full professional time to supporting the Instructional program of the School and devoting their best effort, skills and attention to further the interest of the School, its students, faculty, administrators and program.

• Serve as a member of either the Integrated Services Team that will be responsible for all the students in the division, attending to their academic, social and emotional learning needs and general well-being.

• Perform duties including education reports, group and individual counseling of students, teacher consultations, parent consultations, attendance at staff meetings.

• Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Working knowledge of child development, learning differences, and special education 
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children, parents, faculty and staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the educational advisory team and learning support team
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Ability to adapt techniques to varying personalities and environments

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, trends, goals and objectives of the school and its mission
• Philosophical and educational aspects affecting a counseling services program
• Human relationships, conflict resolution strategies and procedures, and team building methods and techniques

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To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume to careers@eaglehill.org.

The Permanent Substitute plays an integral role in all facets of the program by helping to provide high-quality instruction that meets the needs of each child. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

The Permanent Substitute will:

• Implement daily lessons, planned by the classroom teacher.
• Participate in staff development provided by the school, including Friday afternoon professional development.
• Perform assigned duties, including varied recess and daily duties.
• Complete all assigned paperwork and respond to requests for information either digitally or in hard copy format.
• Proctor non-academic classes (e.g., study hall, homeroom).
• Be assigned to specific classes to serve as a classroom assistant when not substituting. 

Eagle Hill School’s mission, philosophy, and culture are grounded in a belief in the worth of every individual and the importance of treating all with respect and support. The Permanent Substitute is expected to embrace this collaborative viewpoint through daily interaction with all members of the Eagle Hill Community.

It is required that candidates will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and will continue their education in a related instructional area (i.e., special education, literacy).

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