Lower School Division Director

Position:Lower School Division Director

Location: St. Louis Park, MN

Job :1056

# of Openings:1

Groves Learning Organization (GLO) invites visionary, empathetic, and expert educational leaders to apply for the position of Lower School Division Director .

Located in the charming suburb of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Groves Academy is a renowned grades 1–12 independent school serving 260 students who learn differently. As a central pillar of the GLO nonprofit ecosystem, the Academy is more than a school; it is a beacon of literacy and a place where students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and other learning challenges discover their brilliance through evidence-based, transformative experiences.

In a strategic move to enhance our instructional impact and student experience, Groves Academy has established two distinct Division Director positions. These leaders will serve as the primary instructional and cultural anchors for their respective divisions, reporting directly to the Vice President of Learning/Head of School.

The Lower School Director will lead a dedicated team of classroom and specialist teachers, ensuring a cohesive, research-based academic program for our youngest learners. This role is designed for a leader who thrives on visibility—spending time in classrooms, coaching faculty, and partnering with families to ensure equitable access to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instructional Excellence:
  Lead the implementation of high-quality, evidence-based literacy and math programs in collaboration with the Director of Teaching and Learning.
• Student Advocacy:
  Serve as the case manager and point person for students experiencing academic or social-emotional challenges.
• Faculty Development:
  Recruit, onboard, and coach talented faculty, fostering a culture of continuous professional growth

We seek leaders who embody our core values of Authenticity, Collaboration, Compassion, Discovery, and Tenacity .

Qualifications include:

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
• 5–7 years of teaching experience in the relevant grade levels, with
• a track record of success supporting students with learning differences
• supervising and supporting staff,
• leading grade-level or program initiatives, and
• advancing inclusive, evidence-based practices for students with learning differences
• Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of differentiated instruction and evidence-based practices (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Spell-Links).
• Leadership Style:
  An inspirational, visible leader who can manage complexity with empathy and clarity.

Groves Learning Organization is the only ecosystem of its kind in the region. Our work extends beyond our walls through the Groves Learning Center and our Literacy Partnerships, which aim to ensure all students—regardless of where they go to school—learn to read by 3rd grade. At Groves Academy, you will join a community of 75 faculty and staff members dedicated to redefining how the nation is taught.

Interested candidates who find alignment with our mission and the leadership profiles are asked to submit the following materials:

• EC Candidate Summary (Request from search consultant)
• Letter of Interest, capturing your professional biography and what has led you to GLO
• CV
• Leadership Statement capturing how you’ve found meaning in LD leadership
• Five References (with email and phone contact)

Direct inquiries, applications, and nominations to: