Director of Educational Support
About The Position
Waldorf School of the Peninsula is seeking a collaborative, experienced, and student-centered full-time Director of Educational Support. This additional leadership role will serve as a counterpart to the existing Director, strengthening and expanding educational support services across campuses from Preschool through Grade 12. Working collaboratively with the existing Director, the position helps oversee individualized student support plans, assessments and interventions, faculty and family support, and initiatives to address diverse learning needs. The Directors share responsibility for the continued growth, effectiveness, and consistency of the Educational Support program while contributing their individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree and experience in educational support, special education, learning differences, or a related field.
- Experience developing and managing individualized support plans, including ILPs, IEPs, or 504 Plans.
- Strong understanding of learning differences, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and executive functioning challenges.
- Experience collaborating with teachers, families, specialists, and school leadership.
- Knowledge of educational laws, accommodations, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively across departments and campuses.
- Empathy, patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
- Proficiency with educational software, assessment tools, and assistive technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership, team development, or program management experience.
- Waldorf certification of completion.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), 504 Plans, and other individualized support plans.
- Coordinate student assessments, evaluations, and follow-up recommendations.
- Provide direct individual and small-group academic support and targeted interventions.
- Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
- Support students with learning differences, executive functioning, sensory integration, self-regulation, and behavioral needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and outside specialists to ensure consistent student support.
- Provide faculty with guidance and practical strategies for classroom accommodations and behavior management.
- Facilitate student support meetings and maintain ongoing communication with families.
- Provide professional development and resources to support faculty working with diverse learners.
- Partner with the existing Director to lead and strengthen Educational Support services across campuses.
- Develop proposals and initiatives to expand and improve educational support offerings.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continued growth.
- Oversee appropriate documentation, resources, and compliance with applicable educational laws and policies.
- Develop and deliver presentations about educational support services to prospective and current families.
- Participate in Admissions meetings, faculty meetings, and Educational Support Committee meetings.
- Develop clear communication strategies to increase awareness and understanding of the school's educational support services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their dependents.
- Tuition remission benefit for children of the employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
