Director of Academic Support

Katz Yeshiva High School; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Katz Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a full-time Director of Academic Support to lead the Academic Support center, manage a team of learning specialists, and build a structured program for varying levels of student needs. The role develops accommodations in coordination with College Board and ACT, collaborating with teachers to tailor curricula.

Ideal candidates will have formal training in special education, experience with ASD/ADHD and executive functioning, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience with a team of learning specialists in a school setting.
• Formal education in special education or related field.
• Experience with ASD/ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
• Ability to provide academic support in at least two content areas (English, Math, or Judaic Studies).
• Outstanding organizational skills; ability to differentiate support.
• Flexible, open-minded approach to teaching and learning.
• Understanding of social-emotional and cognitive development; remediation of learning challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of learning specialists and the Academic Support center.
• Build a diverse Academic Support program for different levels of support.
• Oversee accommodations process with CollegeBoard and ACT.
• Collaborate in meetings about student challenges and best practices.
• Differentiate curricular materials with teachers.
• Provide direct academic and organizational support to students in small groups.
• Oversee progress by communicating with parents and analyzing growth data.
• Evaluate teaching strategies and train teachers to implement them into classrooms.

Skills

Team leadership

Special education background

ASD/ADHD experience

Differentiation

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Formal education in special education or related field

Job description

Katz Yeshiva High School, a private Modern Orthodox Jewish High School in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a full-time Director of Academic Support. The position will be open for August 1, 2025.

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Qualifications:

• Experience working with a team of learning specialists in a school setting
• Experience and a formal education in special education or a related field
• Experience working with students with ASD/ADHD and/or challenges with executive functioning
• Ability to provide academic support in at least two content areas, including English, Math, or Judaic Studies
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to differentiate support
• A flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning
• Understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development and the remediation of learning challenges

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of learning specialists and the Academic Support center
• Build a diverse Academic Support program for different levels of support
• Oversee the accommodations process both in school and for external organizations like the CollegeBoard and ACT
• Collaborate in meetings about student-specific challenges and best practices
• Differentiate curricular materials in collaboration with teachers
• Provide direct academic and organizational support to students in small groups
• Oversee student academic progress by communicating with parents about students with significant academic concerns and analyzing student growth data
• Evaluate if general teaching strategies are aligned with best practices and train teachers to implement strategies into their classrooms

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 annually commensurate with experience.