Boarding School: Academic Support Lead & Tutor Mentor

ST MARK'S SCHOOL; Southborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be available

Health coverage

Tuition remission

Meals provided

Job summary

St. Mark's School in Southborough, MA, seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Support to empower learners through structured coaching, accommodations, and proactive planning.

Start date July 2026; this yearly, 10-month boarding school role blends academics with residential life. You will lead a team, coach students 1:1, design learning strategies, and collaborate with teachers and advisors to ensure inclusive, equitable access while supporting health-related transitions and directed study

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in a 9-12 educational setting supporting students with and without documented learning differences
• Preferred: Master's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students in 1:1 academic coaching to teach strategies for organization, time management, prioritization, and effective study through active learning techniques
• Facilitate student reentry to full participation in the academic program following health-related leaves, including concussions
• Partner with advisors and teaching teams to ensure transparent, efficient, and collaborative support processes
• Coordinate and mentor a team of peer tutors, working closely with the Director and with faculty who provide academic support during both the academic day and evening
• Participate in quarterly progress reviews and assist in follow-up planning and actions
• Teach a weekly academic support course for new students
• Facilitate directed study sessions during the school day and/or in conjunction with assigned evening responsibilities
• Offer regular workshops on learning skills for students
• Assist the Director with writing accommodation plans, implementing accommodations, and preparing applications for accommodations on standardized tests

Skills

Neurodiverse learners

Adolescent development

Collaboration

Communication

Residential life

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or higher in Special Education

Job description

St. Mark's School in Southborough, MA, seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Support to empower learners through structured coaching, accommodations, and proactive planning.

Start date July 2026; this yearly, 10-month boarding school role blends academics with residential life. You will lead a team, coach students 1:1, design learning strategies, and collaborate with teachers and advisors to ensure inclusive, equitable access while supporting health-related transitions and directed study