Director of Alternative Education
Stamford Public Schools, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Position Type
Administration - Certified
Union Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)
Work Year In keeping with contracts for SAU
Salary 2025-2026: $195,753 to $203,440. Starting between $195,753 and $199,107 based on experience.
About Stamford Public Schools The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.
SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!
General Statement Stamford Public Schools seeks an experienced, innovative leader to oversee alternative education. The ideal candidate will create an environment in which students engage in meaningful, individualized learning; educators do their best teaching; and academic progress is measured against real-world standards.
The
Director of Alternative Education
will serve as director of the district’s current alternative education programs, which include Anchor High School, the Remote Learning Program, and Homebound Instruction. The director will also develop and lead future alternative education programs, as required, based on evolving students’ needs. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent for High Schools, the
Director of Alternative Education
will embrace the district’s mission to cultivate productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student to ensure they acquire the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and life skills required for post-secondary success.
Additional Information See
job description attached
at the
bottom right
of the posting for:
Major Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications
Note:
Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions. Application Procedures Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.
Required Application Documents
A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
A current resume.
Three (3) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
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Union Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)
Work Year In keeping with contracts for SAU
Salary 2025-2026: $195,753 to $203,440. Starting between $195,753 and $199,107 based on experience.
About Stamford Public Schools The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.
SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!
General Statement Stamford Public Schools seeks an experienced, innovative leader to oversee alternative education. The ideal candidate will create an environment in which students engage in meaningful, individualized learning; educators do their best teaching; and academic progress is measured against real-world standards.
The
Director of Alternative Education
will serve as director of the district’s current alternative education programs, which include Anchor High School, the Remote Learning Program, and Homebound Instruction. The director will also develop and lead future alternative education programs, as required, based on evolving students’ needs. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent for High Schools, the
Director of Alternative Education
will embrace the district’s mission to cultivate productive habits of mind, body, and heart in every student to ensure they acquire the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and life skills required for post-secondary success.
Additional Information See
job description attached
at the
bottom right
of the posting for:
Major Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications
Note:
Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions. Application Procedures Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.
Required Application Documents
A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
A current resume.
Three (3) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
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