Beginning and Lower School Director of Learning Support

School Overview

Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. 

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. 

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. 

Position Summary

The Beginning School and Lower School seek a collaborative and student-centered educator and leader to contribute to a high-functioning support student team that serves students in grades 3PreK - 5. In collaboration with division heads in the beginning and lower schools, this individual provides leadership, strategic vision, and oversight to the work of the student support team. The Director is also a leading contributor to divisional work in curriculum review and implementation, schedule design and maintenance, assessments and grading systems, and professional development in the divisions, all with an emphasis on ensuring we are meeting the needs of all students. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, knowledgeable, highly collaborative, and an exemplary communicator. They will bring warmth, good cheer, and a deep commitment to support of children and their families.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Division Heads, provide mission and vision for Learning Specialist push-in support as well as for co-teaching and shared planning between faculty and Learning Specialists
• Oversee and advise on small group academic support in the Beginning and Lower Schools, personally implementing groups when needed
• Supervise a team of at least two full-time Learning Specialists, in collaboration with Division Heads
• Serve as an additional Learning Specialist for one or two grade levels, depending on team structure and grade level needs 
• Supervise the creation and use of Student Support Plans across Beginning and Lower Schools
• Manage resources for faculty, parents, and students concerning learning profiles and needs, including supporting referrals for outside evaluations/support
• Cultivate, maintain, and supervise partnerships with outside specialists and on-campus independent contractors (OTs, SLPs, tutors, evaluators, etc.)
• Assist with the selection, alignment, and implementation of curricula across the Beginning and Lower Schools from the perspective of developmentally-appropriate practices and supporting all learners
• Guide and support implementation of student assessments and divisional data analysis across Beginning and Lower Schools
• Contribute to and create professional development opportunities which are focused on supporting all learners and evidence-based effective instructional practices for faculty and staff in the Beginning and Lower Schools
• Consult with Admissions Committees and on Admissions processes, as needed
• Collaborate with USBE/Carson Smith Scholarship Foundation to qualify families for special education funding through a process guided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Special Projects, as identified in collaboration with Division Heads, such as:  
  • Creating smooth transitions between divisions (K to 1st and 5th to 6th)
  • Creation and maintenance of divisional schedules
  • Divisional structures & systems 
  • Benchmarks and grading

Skills and Requirements

• Certification and/or graduate degree and/or equivalent school experience in special education/learning disabilities, or related field 
• Successful leadership experience, preferably in student support or an educational setting
• Successful experience supporting teachers in understanding & supporting a range of student learners 
• Successful experience teaching and/or supporting students aged 3 - 11
• Strong positive behavior management and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated capacities for collaboration, self-reflection, cultural competence, flexibility, and curiosity
• Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Facility with Google Suite iOS

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Easily move around the buildings and classroom spaces to work with students and faculty;
• Exhibit student group management skills that balance a fun, creative environment for students while maintaining a safe learning environment;
• Work as part of a collaborative team;
• Manage frequent in-person interactions with numerous interruptions;
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines;
• Comfort with technology and an openness to integrate academic technology into student learning.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, exempt position beginning August 1, 2026, that reports jointly to the Head of Beginning School and the Head of Lower School. Please upload a cover letter, a resume, and a list of references to your application in Paycom. 

For more information about the school, please visit www.rowlandhall.org.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.