Secondary School Division Director

Position:Secondary School Division Director

Location: St. Louis Park, MN

Job :1057

# of Openings:1

Empowering Brilliance. Redefining Learning. Leading with Purpose.

Groves Learning Organization (GLO) invites visionary, empathetic, and expert educational leaders to apply for Secondary 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 Secondary School Director oversees the Middle and Upper Schools, navigating the complex developmental journey from early adolescence to young adulthood. This leader will unify two distinct age bands under a mission‑aligned framework, ensuring students are prepared for life beyond Groves with confidence and purpose.

• Maintain a strong presence across Middle and Upper School spaces, reinforcing an environment of belonging and high academic standards.
• Partner with the leadership network (Admissions, Operations, and Student Well‑being) to ensure a consistent student experience.
• Foster innovative teaching and student engagement strategies tailored to the needs of secondary learners.

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

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Education required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  • 5–7 years of teaching experience in the relevant grade levels.
  • A track record of success supporting students with learning differences.
  • Supervising and supporting staff.
  • Leading grade‑level or program initiatives.
  • 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:
André Withers

Partner, Educators Collaborative

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