Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief of Learning, the Senior Director of Learning will lead the design and implementation of high-priority initiatives across DREAM’s K–12 Learning Team. The Senior Director is charged with translating ambitious ideas into clear, actionable, and sustainable initiatives that strengthen DREAM’s grow-the-whole-child model and improve outcomes for students. This leadership role will align strategic vision with day-to-day execution through organizing stakeholders around complex initiatives and managing cross-functional partnerships.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven, highly adaptable leader with a strong background in school or network leadership, the ability to coach and develop leaders, expertise in designing and facilitating strong professional learning, a record of developing initiatives from the ground up, a genuine curiosity and excitement to learn new content and turn mess into success, and the ability to drive complex work through influence, relationships, and cross-functional partnerships.
ResponsibilitiesInitiative DesignLead the development of high-priority Learning Team initiatives related to academics, special education, social-emotional learning and mental health services, extended learning and enrichment (after-school, summer, and school day enrichment) and AI (examples of initiatives may include running an edtech pilot program in one school, coordinating a special education-academics working group, redefining the network structure for managing RTI systems across social-emotional learning, mental health, behavior, attendance, and academics, working with an external consultant, grant partner, and network academics leaders to develop a STEM leader fellowship, leading a task force to align debate skills in our history curriculum to our extracurricular debate programs, etc.);Design initiatives from the ground up, including defining the problem through root cause analysis, establishing a theory of action, crafting evidence-based recommendations, and developing a clear path from concept to implementation;Establish measurable goals, objectives, KPIs, and progress-monitoring benchmarks to assess implementation quality and impact on student and school outcomes;Develop clear recommendations, decision-making materials, and executive-level communications that enable senior leaders to move initiatives forward;Build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders including funders, grant partners, and consultants who partner with us on initiative design and implementation.Initiative ImplementationLead complex, high-priority initiatives from launch through full implementation, operating with significant independence and accountability for successful outcomes and excellence in implementation;Create and implement structures necessary for successful execution, including project plans, implementation calendars, meeting cadences, accountability systems, and progress-monitoring tools;Coach school and network leaders to understand, adopt, and execute new initiatives;Monitor initiative implementation progress and outcomes and adjust as necessary;Capture and communicate successes and impact to broad audiences;Establish systems and documentation that enable initiatives to transition from launch-stage projects to sustainable, organization-wide practices executed by others.Cross Functional LeadershipServe as a strategic partner to the Deputy Chief of Learning, helping coordinate priorities and cross-functional work across the Learning Team;Convene and lead cross-functional working groups and task forces, ensuring clear goals, productive collaboration, and consistent follow-through;Build trusting relationships quickly across all teams and levels of the organization in order to move complex work forward;Serve as a conduit between the Learning Team and external stakeholders;Represent DREAM in high-stakes external partnerships and ensure successful partner relationships;Flex across Learning Team priorities as organizational needs evolve, taking full ownership of new or ambiguous projects with limited direction;As the Learning Team structure evolves, may take on ~two direct reports and will be responsible for coaching, developing, and managing them toward strong individual and team outcomes.Other responsibilities related to the role as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Education, Business, or a related field preferred;Minimum 8 years of experience in education, with at least 3 years of experience as a senior leader at a charter school or network (i.e., Principal, Network Director, etc.) and/or education consulting working closely with charter schools;Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives;Expert in best practices for relational influence, change management, and adult learning theory;Ability to keep the big picture at the forefront, while bringing a high degree of organization and attention to detail, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;Working fluency and knowledge of K-12 academics, special education, adult learning, research-based pedagogy, social-emotional learning, mental health, extracurricular programming, athletics, and the arts;Strong collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships in a fast-paced environment;Impeccable integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively;Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences;Fluency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and aptitude for data analysis, familiarity with Asana or other project management tools;Demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility, and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.Working ExpectationsThis role is part of the Learning Team, which currently works 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote, per week (subject to change). Some weeks will require more in-person work.Benefits and Paid Time OffWe offer comprehensive benefits including:Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;Dental and vision plans;Disability benefits;Life insurance;Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;Flexible spending account options;Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);Fitness and entertainment discounts;A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses;Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;Tuition reimbursement support;Access to a professional development fund;School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days.Benefits are subject to change.CompensationDREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is $145,000 to $160,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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Read LessReporting to the Senior Director of Social-Emotional Learning and Mental Health, the Multi-Site Mental Health Provider will support the school in addressing the social, emotional and developmental needs of DREAM’s students and families and ensure students have access to appropriate resources and services.
ResponsibilitiesEmbody DREAM’s maxims and ensure that students exhibit the same values;Ensure all weekly scheduled mental health services are in compliance with IEP and 504 mandates;Create Counseling Reports and Quarterly IEP Progress Reports for all students with IEPs by the set deadlines and participate in IEP Meetings when appropriate;Maintain updated progress monitoring session notes in NYC DOE SESIS documentation system; Support teachers in understanding each student’s behavioral and social emotional strengths and needs and supporting appropriate differentiated instruction by participating in Grade Team Meetings, completing monthly classroom observations, implementing teacher consults when appropriate, etc.;Support students and groups of students through intervention programming in accordance with DREAM’s Response to Intervention;Write Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for students in need when appropriate;Embrace and use school culture systems with all DREAM students;Collaborate with families to ensure a positive partnership by providing consistent communication aligning to student progress;Supervise and train paraprofessionals for students with mandated 1:1 supports in accordance with student BIPs;Manage the day-to-day work of students’ paraprofessionals when reviewing the student behavior intervention plan and discussing appropriate strategies when supporting the student, when appropriate;Initiate and maintain communication with outside student support agencies (SCR/ACS systems, foster care system) tied to student needs as needed;Participate in weekly individual supervision and monthly group supervision meetings;Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a similar field, required;New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit (MHC-LP), OR School Psychologist with NYSED license or NYS DOE certification, required;School Psychologists may carry a more limited counseling caseload, based on the number of psychoeducational evaluations assigned, in alignment with school needs and student support priorities.Limited Permit holders will be able to accrue NYSED licensure hours through maintaining a caseload of 5-8 students for mandated counseling.Bilingual (Spanish speaker), highly preferred;3-5 years of previous school-based counseling experience, preferred;At least 1 year of experience with IEPs, Special Education, or Early Intervention, preferred;Extensive experience utilizing evidence based therapeutic approaches with students and their families in diverse, underserved communities;Experience facilitating group therapy and providing crisis intervention (e.g., assessing for suicidality) with a trauma informed and restorative justice approach;Experience working with and navigating through the SCR/ACS systems, foster care system;Have a working knowledge of state regulations related to child abuse, neglect, and other urgent care issues;Skillful collaborator and case manager with the ability to bringing together all stakeholders to ensure youth is receiving all necessary supports and services;Excellent oral and written communication skills;Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment; A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.Benefits and Paid Time OffLMSWs can receive clinical supervision towards NYSED licensure We offer comprehensive benefits including:Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;Dental and vision plans;Disability benefits;Life insurance;Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave; Flexible spending account options;Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);Fitness and entertainment discounts;A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses;Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;Tuition reimbursement support;Access to a professional development fund;School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days.Benefits are subject to change.CompensationThe salary range for incoming Mental Health Providers with a Master's is $79,000 to $101,000 per year.Incoming salaries are determined based on their number of years of experience as a mental health provider and internal equity. Staff are eligible for annual performance-based salary increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. Working ExpectationsAbility to work and split their time between any of our DREAM locations (primary location to start will likely be DREAM Charter High School, 20 Bruckner Blvd. Bronx)Ability to work with mandated (IEP/504) and at-risk students in grades PK-12.Travel between school sites is required; travel expenses between school sites will be covered by DREAM.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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