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A. Fantis School | Brooklyn, NY
Director of Student Services Opportunity Statement
How to Apply
A. Fantis School has partnered with DovetailED on this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Theo Tasoulas, Principal), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Jen Powers, Recruiter, at jen@dovetailedsourcing.com.
About A. Fantis School
A. Fantis School is an independent school serving students from PreK3 through Grade 8, founded by the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Brooklyn Heights over 60 years ago. A 2024 National Blue Ribbon School with a NAEYC-accredited early childhood program, Fantis is known for academic excellence, Hellenic values, strong student outcomes, and a close-knit community where every child is known. With one class per grade, generations of alumni, and a growing reputation in the NYC independent school market, Fantis offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a school that is both rooted in tradition and actively building for the future. Through our strategic plan, we are investing in faculty development, instructional coaching, curriculum improvement, student support, and partnerships with leading educators and institutions. This is a strong opportunity for educators who want to grow professionally while contributing to a mission-driven, high-achieving school community.
About the Position
A. Fantis seeks a Director of Student Support (DSS) to lead the school’s student support systems across MTSS/RTI, Section 504, and IESP/related services, while partnering with the Instructional Leadership Team to drive teaching and learning outcomes through benchmark assessment and data analysis.
This is a director-level position for an educator who is part compliance leader, part instructional coach, part data lead, and part case manager. The right candidate is organized, evidence-driven, comfortable in difficult conversations with families and providers, and energized by building systems that hold up under scrutiny.
Required Qualifications
- NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (1–6 or 7–12; dual certification preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of teaching or student support experience, including direct experience with 504 and IESP/IEP processes
- Demonstrated experience leading MTSS/RTI systems and conducting data-based instructional consultation
- Strong working knowledge of NYS special education regulations and Section 504
- Experience administering and interpreting benchmark assessments (e.g., Fountas & Pinnell, DIBELS, i-Ready, NWEA MAP, or comparable)
- Direct intervention instruction experience in elementary ELA and/or Math
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to draft clear documentation and lead difficult conversations with families
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience and credentials
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development support
- Employee discount
- Annual professional development budget with funding for one professional conference.
How to Apply
A. Fantis School has partnered with DovetailED on this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Theo Tasoulas, Principal), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Jen Powers, Recruiter, at jen@dovetailedsourcing.com.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000