Admissions Associate and Educational Evaluator

Job Overview:

Stephen Gaynor School is seeking an Admissions Associate and Educational Evaluator to join our dedicated team in July 2026. This role serves as a vital bridge between clinical assessment and community outreach. Whether you are interpreting complex application files through an anti-bias lens or leading an engaging tour for prospective families, your work will directly uphold our mission of inclusivity and excellence.

We are looking for a collaborative professional who can balance meticulous evaluation with a warm, supportive demeanor to help shape the future of our student body by maintaining a seamless admissions process and ensuring a positive, transparent enrollment experience for all prospective families, from initial inquiry through acceptance or denial.

Essential Functions:

Evaluations - 75% of the time

• Conducts initial phone screenings and uses professional discretion to determine if prospective students are appropriate candidates to receive an official application link.
• Reviews and interprets complex application files, including neuropsychological and psycho educational reports, to determine if an applicant's profile aligns with the Stephen Gaynor School's service model.
• Administers sound, informal educational assessments to evaluate candidates for admission; must have the ability to differentiate or adjust on the spot based upon a student's performance.
• Utilizes advanced task analysis during student evaluations to precisely interpret learning profiles and identify necessary educational supports for success.
• Prepares organized and detailed evaluation reports, analyzing a candidate's performance through a professional educator's, neurodiversity-affirming, and anti-bias lens to determine appropriate placement and support at Gaynor.
• Conducts student observations, as necessary, at the candidate's home school or at Gaynor before a final admissions decision is rendered.
• Maintains meticulous written notes on all conversations and ensures clear communication with the Admissions team regarding each applicant's status in the process.
• Works collaboratively with the Associate Director of Admissions to continually reflect on and ensure the efficacy and reliability of all evaluation practices.

Family Engagement & Outreach - 25% of the time

• Conducts engaging school tours for prospective parents, effectively articulating the mission, specialized curriculum, and unique learning profile of a Stephen Gaynor School student. Specific, in-depth knowledge of the school's instructional practices is essential.
• Builds a warm, professional, and welcoming rapport with all applicants and their families.
• Participates in and actively supports admissions and onboarding events for new and prospective families, both on and off-site.
• Collaborates on the planning and execution of all admissions events.
• Engages in strategic community outreach to broaden awareness and accessibility of the Stephen Gaynor School for families seeking specialized education.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with external experts and referral sources to strengthen the community's understanding of Gaynor's specialized work.

Overall

• Remains current with all facets of the Stephen Gaynor School, including curriculum, teaching methodologies, and school policies.
• Builds strong, collaborative rapport with Gaynor faculty and staff.
• Aligns with and demonstrates a deep understanding of the Stephen Gaynor School's mission, specifically by supporting the school's commitment to access and inclusivity.
• Represents the mission of SGS with professionalism to all colleagues and families, internally and externally.
• Attend full faculty and staff meetings, as well as other required meetings.
• Willing to commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community.
• Ensure a commitment to the school's DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds.
• Be an active member of the Gaynor community
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate

Qualifications and Skills:

• An advanced…