Head of Academic Support & Learning Programs

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Katz Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton, FL seeks a full-time Director of Academic Support to lead a team of learning specialists and build a comprehensive support program for diverse learners. You will oversee accommodations, coordinate with external organizations, and ensure equitable access to instruction.

You will collaborate with teachers to differentiate curricular materials across English, Math, and Judaic Studies, monitor student progress, and communicate with parents to support students

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of learning specialists in a school setting.
• Formal education in special education or a related field.
• Experience supporting students with ASD/ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
• Ability to provide academic support in English, Math, or Judaic Studies.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to differentiate instruction.
• Flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development and 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.

Skills

Experience with learning specialists

ASD/ADHD support

Academic support in English/Math/Juda

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Flexible teaching approach

Social-emotional development

Education

Special education degree or related field

Job description

Katz Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton, FL seeks a full-time Director of Academic Support to lead a team of learning specialists and build a comprehensive support program for diverse learners. You will oversee accommodations, coordinate with external organizations, and ensure equitable access to instruction.

You will collaborate with teachers to differentiate curricular materials across English, Math, and Judaic Studies, monitor student progress, and communicate with parents to support students