Director of Learning Support

Company: Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd
Location: New York
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

About the School-York Prep School
York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student's skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

York Prep seeks a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as the Director of Learning Support . The Director will be a member of the school's Senior Leadership Team and report directly to the Head of School. They will oversee our academic support program, Jump Start, and provide both strategic direction and day-to-day oversight for York Prep's comprehensive learning support services.

Jump Start is central to York Prep's mission. Students enrolled in Jump Start have diagnosed learning differences and are able to thrive in a mainstream, rigorous college prep setting with the right support. Students meet with their Jump Start teacher in small groups before and after school each day and individually twice a week. With more than half of York Prep students enrolled in Jump Start at any given time, the program is deeply tied to the broader success of the school. The program is staffed by about 30 dedicated learning specialists.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that's, quite literally, world class.

It's an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Jump Start program, in partnership with the Director of Jump Start.
Manage program curriculum, scheduling, staffing, and student support services.
Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of over 30 Jump Start educators.
Interpret psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations to create, implement, and monitor individualized learning support plans.
Ensure strong communication and partnership with families enrolled in Jump Start.
Collaborate across departments with faculty, academic directors, and leadership to promote inclusive instruction and student-centered learning practices.
Design and lead faculty professional development initiatives focused on learning differences, executive functioning strategies, and effective academic scaffolding.
Stay current with research and trends in special education, neurodiversity, and educational pedagogy.
Ensure confidentiality, ethical compliance, and best practices in documentation and record-keeping.

Who we are looking for:
Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in learning support, special education, or academic coaching at the middle and/or high school level.
Demonstrated ability to balance day-to-day academic leadership with long-term strategic planning.
Familiarity with the IEP process and funding mechanisms such as Carter and Connor funding.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Deep expertise in learning differences, executive functioning, and evidence-based intervention strategies.
Strong skills in interpreting diagnostic assessments and developing targeted support plans.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and build effective systems that support students and educators.
A thoughtful, empathetic, and team-oriented leader who builds trust with students, families, and faculty.
A sense of humor and joy in working closely with the school community.
A deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving diverse learners in a supportive academic environment.

The ideal candidate is strategic, compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team builder who thrives in a mission-driven school community.

Compensation:
$100,000 - $125,000 annually
This is a 12-month position.

York Preparatory School offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and access to ongoing professional development opportunities. We are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff.

To Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Monday 9th June 2025

York Preparatory School and Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be conducted before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
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