Head of High School — Dyslexia-Informed Excellence

Literacy Worldwide; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark School seeks its next head of the high school, a thoughtful and experienced academic leader who can oversee the day and residential programs, develop faculty, and drive the implementation of key initiatives to realization of Landmark’s mission.

Beginning July 1, 2027, this role reports to the Head of School and will shape a rigorous, coherent high school experience that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and student empowerment for students with dyslexia and language-based learning

Qualifications

• Significant background in academic or divisional leadership, ideally in an independent school or specialized educational setting, with a track record of leading with vision, sound judgment, and integrity.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate complexity, build trust, align diverse perspectives, and partner effectively with senior leadership, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated strategic and execution skills, with the ability to translate priorities into action, establish accountability, manage multiple initiatives, and sustain momentum.
• A record of developing faculty and instructional leaders through coaching, observation, feedback, professional learning, and distributed leadership.
• Appreciation for and commitment to understanding dyslexia, language-based learning differences, and other learning differences, including familiarity with evidence-based approaches and a commitment to continued learning in the field.
• Proficiency in using data, technology, and organizational systems to strengthen programs and student outcomes, with the judgment to evaluate effectiveness, adopt new systems thoughtfully, and balance quantitative evidence with professional expertise and knowledge of individual students.
• An advanced degree in education or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, strategic direction, and leadership for the High School, aligning academic, programmatic, and organizational priorities with Landmark’s mission and long-term goals.
• Supervise, support, and develop the High School leadership team, clarifying roles and responsibilities, strengthening leadership capacity, and evaluating the effectiveness of the leadership structure over time.
• Cultivate a High School culture of academic excellence, collaboration, belonging, and student agency that prepares students for life beyond Landmark.
• Be a visible and engaged presence in the High School community, building meaningful relationships with students, families, and faculty and participating actively in student-facing experiences, including residential life, assemblies, events, and other community gatherings.
• Reports to the Head of School and supports their advancement of the strategic priorities.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic leadership

Communication & collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Faculty development

Educational equity & inclusion

Education

Advanced degree in education or related field

Job description

Landmark School seeks its next head of the high school, a thoughtful and experienced academic leader who can oversee the day and residential programs, develop faculty, and drive the implementation of key initiatives to realization of Landmark’s mission.

Beginning July 1, 2027, this role reports to the Head of School and will shape a rigorous, coherent high school experience that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and student empowerment for students with dyslexia and language-based learning