Director of Middle/Upper School 2026-2027 School Year

The Lang School seeks a 12 month Director of Middle/Upper School to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — across a variety of grades, subjects, and clinical support areas.

We offer our highly promising learners in grades K-12 a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.

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Candidate Preferred Requirements:

• New York State School/District Leadership Certification or equivalent
• Master’s degree and/or training in gifted and/or special education or equivalent experience
• Experience with IEP’s and neuropsych evaluations and utilizing these documents to develop support plans for students.
• At least five years of progressive experience in education.
• At least 3 years of aligned leadership experience in a school setting
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and does not require sponsorship for an employment visa to work in the U.S. now or in the future

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Successful candidates:

• have an authentic connection with our school's mission and our student population of twice-exceptional learners
• are tenacious and possess a “whatever it takes” attitude to support The Lang School, that derives from adaptability, flexibility, and unwavering kindness and patience
• are excellent communicators who actively listen and ask probing questions with/of all members of the community and know how to be candid and empathic at the same time
• are community and collaboration-focused, and know the importance of leveraging divergent viewpoints for the improvement of our collective work and the building of positive relationships
• hold their colleagues accountable, and are receptive and humble when held accountable
• are comfortable with ambiguity and not always having or knowing the answers, but are an intellectually curious, growth-focused lifelong learner who picks up new ideas quickly

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Head of School and Assistant Head of School regularly about the needs, successes, and general operation of Middle/Upper School 
• Collaborate with other members of the leadership team and instructional leadership team
• Direct, observe, mentor, supervise and evaluate all personnel assigned to Middle/Upper School, supporting their growth and adherence to school policies- establishing clear expectations for role, responsibilities, and performance to ensure that all job responsibilities are met 
• Support the development and implementation of our strategic plan and often lead staff and department meetings that are forward-looking and responsive to faculty needs and school mission
• Work closely with the senior leadership team in planning and implementing a comprehensive professional development program for faculty
• Lead the development of neurodivergent affirming student intervention and response
• Facilitate regular planning meetings for individual teaching teams and grade bands and lead the development and execution of grade-level scope and sequences, pacing guides, and unit planning
• Work regularly with faculty, parents, student support counselor, learning specialists, and external service providers and organizations to support student needs
• Enhance the strong sense of community of the Middle/Upper School through building healthy, trusting relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents, and using those relationships to help members of the community become their best selves
• Directs the Middle/Upper School Student Support Team and classroom teacher to facilitate a multi-tiered student support system that includes support plans for academic learning and behavioral direction
• Collaborate with the Director of Lower School to ensure broader alignment in School mission and culture
• Be a visible and supportive presence throughout the school, engaging regularly with students and parents, supporting their needs and the overall community
• Report to the Assistant Head of School, manage the Middle/Upper School budget, and perform other duties as assigned
• Willingness to support with additional tasks or committees as requested by Head of School

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The Lang School (thelangschool.org) is a progressive independent school located in lower Manhattan serving grades K-12. Our high potential and gifted learners also have learning challenges, such as ADHD, anxiety, EF difficulties, dyslexia, or autism. These twice-exceptional (“2e”) learners have a unique set of social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We meet students where they are and empower them to achieve their next levels of excellence with research-based supports and a robust Talent Development Program.

Our mission is to create a safe and engaging learning environment for students with an emphasis on creative thinking and assets-based approaches. Our students are both unique and diverse, and we seek out and celebrate diversity in our community — in our identities (race, ethnicity, gender expression, socioeconomic status), as well as our backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To Apply:

We will follow up with promising candidates who align with potential openings. At Lang, we appreciate that people's professional paths aren't necessarily linear and that they can be punctuated by purposeful gaps.

Compensation: Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. (Salary range $100,000 - $135,000) The Lang School offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, 401k matching options, and ample professional development opportunities.

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The Lang School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lang does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.