Academic Center Coordinator

Bullis School seeks an Academic Center Coordinator to contribute to our vibrant learning community by overseeing the Upper School Testing Center and supporting the Learning Support team. This 10-month position manages the day-to-day operations of the Testing Center proctors school-based and standardized testing and provides academic support to students as needed. The position may also include additional instructional or community responsibilities based on the needs of the School and the candidates experience and interests. Reporting primarily to the Director of Academic Support and secondarily to the Head of Upper School the successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills attention to detail sound judgment and a genuine appreciation for working with high school-aged students.

About the Learning Support Department: The Bullis Learning Support Department is a highly collaborative team that fosters a culture of continuous growth and improvement for themselves and the students they work with. The Learning Support Specialists develop strong trusting relationships with students and aim to help students appreciate their unique strengths and areas of challenge so that they may develop effective efficient strategies to grow as learners. The Learning Support team is guided by the philosophy that developing independence and self-advocacy skills is paramount for students. They partner closely with faculty to facilitate the effective use of accommodations and share best pedagogical practices skillful classroom management and methods of differentiation. Learning Support Specialists maintain communication with families and work with outside professionals to ensure each student is reaching their full academic and personal potential and achievement.

Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and run the upper school testing center.
• Proctor school-based exams and standardized testing
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with the Student Support Services Team
• SupportUpper School students needs when learning support members are not available

Other Duties

• Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Academic Support and Head of Upper School
• Continued professional development endeavor

Qualities

• An appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people through challenging and joyful moments alike
• Commitment and knowledge to work with teach and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful equitable and inclusive ways
• Good cheer humor and warmth balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in a professional manner with parents students faculty staff and other professionals including excellent writing skills
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3 years of prior experience in learning support or related fields

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Special Education or related field
• Prior experience in learning support focusing on grades 9-12

Compensation and benefits are competitive with an anticipated salary range of $55000 to $65000.

Benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Employer-provided basic life insurance
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution up to 7% of annual compensation