School Leadership Support Specialist

The Nest Support Project seeks an experienced school administrator or educational leader with an administrative license to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Grounded in inclusion, collaboration, strengths-based practice, and the celebration of difference, the Nest Support Project partners with schools to create neurodiversity-affirming learning environments where all students and staff can thrive.

This role combines leadership coaching, team supervision, project oversight, and program development. The selected candidate will provide both onsite and remote consultation to school leaders in Nest schools, support and supervise Nest Support Project team members, oversee key initiatives and contractual work, and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the Nest Model. Comprehensive onboarding and training in the Nest Model will be provided.

Responsibilities of a School Leadership Support Specialist:

School Leadership Consultation & Support

●      Partner with school leaders and school communities to strengthen inclusive, collaborative, and neurodiversity-affirming practices

●      Provide tailored onsite and remote consultation based on the unique needs of each school community

●      Use leadership and facilitation skills to support administrators in building positive, equitable, and effective school environments

●      Promote anti-ableist and anti-racist perspectives while supporting schools in planning and implementing inclusive programming

●      Facilitate workshops and professional learning opportunities that advance strengths-based, inclusive practices

●      Independently manage their time and schedules and tailor their consultation supports to the individual needs of each school

Team Leadership & Collaboration

●      Supervise and support Nest Support Project team members through coaching, mentorship, feedback, and professional growth opportunities

●      Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the team

●      Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the Nest Model

●      Participate in shared administrative responsibilities and collaborative planning processes

●      Partner with organizations across the Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools

Project Oversight & Organizational Leadership

●      Oversee project implementation to ensure effective coordination, timely completion, and high-quality outcomes

●      Manage workflow, delegate responsibilities, and support cross-functional collaboration among team members

●      Co-plan and co-facilitate Support Team Meetings and other collaborative initiatives

●      Support organizational growth through strategic thinking, strong communication, and responsive leadership

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $95,000-100,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

This position is hybrid. 

●      MA or MS in Education or related field

●      Administrator License or School Building Leader certification

●      Minimum of five years of teaching experience with autistic youth

The ideal candidate will have experience:

●      Collaborating effectively within diverse school communities and multidisciplinary teams

●      Leading, supervising, mentoring, and supporting diverse teams with a collaborative and growth-oriented approach

●      Supporting staff development through meaningful feedback, coaching, goal setting, and professional learning opportunities

●      Managing projects and daily operations, including strategic planning, delegation, workflow coordination, and oversight of timelines and deliverables

●      Facilitating professional development and guiding organizational or instructional change initiatives

●      Advancing inclusive, anti-ableist, and anti-racist practices within schools and educational systems

Valued Competencies:collaboration, leadership, initiative, organization, creativity, respect, reliability, thoughtfulness, professionalism, responsibility, confidence,  humility, and self-awareness

Submit CV and cover letter via Interfolio. 

For more information about the NYU Nest Support Project, please visit our website: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/nest