Academic Support Program Director

Stmatthewcath; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

St. Matthew Catholic School in San Mateo, CA, seeks a Director of the Resource Program to lead learning support across grades, partnering with teachers, families, and specialists. The role reports to the Dean of Academics and supervises two Resource Teachers.

The ideal candidate has strong instruction leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for serving diverse learners in a Catholic school setting. The position emphasizes coordinating screenings, accommodations, and learning strategies

Qualifications

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, or another appropriate California teaching/services credential.
• Experience coordinating Student Support Team (SST) meetings.
• Experience collaborating with classroom teachers to implement accommodations and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the school’s Resource Program for students with diagnosed learning differences.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement accommodations and differentiated instruction.
• Coordinate academic screenings and monitor student progress.
• Support students through direct consultation and intervention.
• Serve as primary school contact for families regarding learning support services.
• Guide parents through referral, assessment, and learning support processes.
• Coordinate communication with psychologists and other service providers.
• Lead the SST process (scheduling, documentation, problem-solving).
• Prepare and maintain student accommodation plans.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

SST meetings coordination

Education

California teaching credential

Education Specialist Credential

Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Job description

Director of Resource Program

St. Matthew Catholic School, San Mateo, California • 2026-2027 School Year

St. Matthew Catholic School is a vibrant K-8 Catholic school serving more than 600 students in the heart of San Mateo. Our mission is to form saints and scholars by providing a rigorous academic education rooted in the Catholic faith. We strive to develop students who are PEARLS — P people of strong character, E effective communicators, A active Christians, R responsible citizens, and L lifelong learners.

Our faculty enjoy a collaborative teaching environment with strong instructional support, engaged families, and a Leadership Team committed to helping every educator succeed. Teachers work closely with partner teachers, instructional aides, resource staff, and school leadership to ensure every student reaches his or her God‑given potential.

Position Summary

The Director of the Resource Program is an experienced educator with expertise in learning support who provides instructional leadership for the school’s Resource Program. Reporting to the Dean of Academics, the Director partners with classroom teachers, parents, administrators, and outside specialists to coordinate services for students with diagnosed learning differences, leads the Student Support Team process, and supervises two Resource Teachers. This role is ideal for an experienced resource teacher or learning support professional who enjoys working directly with students while mentoring colleagues and coordinating learning support services across grade levels.

Responsibilities

Student Learning Support

• Coordinate the school’s Resource Program for students with diagnosed learning differences.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement accommodations, learning strategies and differentiated instructional approaches.
• Coordinate academic screenings and monitor student progress.
• Support students through direct consultation and intervention as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary school contact for families regarding learning support services.
• Guide parents through referral, assessment, and learning support processes.
• Coordinate communication with psychologists, speech‑language therapists, occupational therapists, educational therapists, and other service providers.

Student Support Team (SST)

• Lead the Student Support Team process, including scheduling meetings, maintaining documentation, and facilitating collaborative problem‑solving.
• Prepare and maintain student accommodation plans, and related documentation.

Resource Program Leadership

• Supervise two full‑time Resource Teachers.
• Foster collaboration between classroom teachers and resource staff.

Required Qualifications

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, or another appropriate California teaching/services credential.
• Experience coordinating Student Support Team (SST) meetings.
• Experience collaborating with classroom teachers to implement accommodations and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Catholic or public school.
• Experience supervising or mentoring teachers.
• Experience coordinating a Resource Program or Learning Support Program.
• Familiarity with San Mateo‑Foster City School District assessment and consultation processes or similar public‑school partnerships.
• Experience collaborating with outside educational specialists and service providers.
• Training in evidence‑based intervention programs for students with learning differences.

Salary & Total Compensation

Position: Full‑Time, Exempt

Compensation for this position follows the Archdiocese of San Francisco 2026‑2027 Instructional Staff Salary Schedule, with placement based on credentials, applicable years of experience, and assigned responsibilities. Anticipated salary range is $70,000‑$95,000 annually.

In addition to salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive Archdiocesan benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employer‑funded pension plan, employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, an optional 403(b) retirement savings plan, flexible pending accounts, paid sick leave, and school holidays and breaks.

The estimated total value of compensation, including salary and employer‑paid benefits, ranges from approximately $82,000 to $113,000+ annually, depending on salary placement and selected health plan.

Why St. Matthew?

• Collaborative Leadership Team committed to supporting faculty success.
• Well‑established Resource Program with dedicated Resource Teachers.
• Partner teachers at every grade level.
• Full‑time instructional aides in every K‑5 classroom.
• Dedicated instructional leadership and coaching.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Strong parent partnership.
• A supportive parish community committed to forming both saints and scholars.

If you are passionate about helping students with diverse learning needs succeed while supporting teachers and families in a collaborative Catholic school community, we encourage you to apply.

Statement of Non‑Discrimination

All School staff of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin, and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.