Director of Support Services: Learning Specialist

Moravian Academy•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Shape Young Minds and Transform Learning at Moravian Academy Are you passionate about ensuring every student discovers their full potential? Moravian Academy seeks a dynamic Director of Support Services and Reading Specialist to lead our Swain Campus student support programs and deliver targeted reading instruction that changes lives. You'll thrive here if you: In this pivotal leadership role, you will coordinate all campus support services, manage confidential student records, and develop comprehensive intervention plans that address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. You'll lead our Student Support Team, mentor Learning Specialists, facilitate family partnerships, and provide direct reading instruction to students who need specialized support. Your expertise will guide teacher training, ensure compliance with special education regulations, and shape programmatic improvements based on student data and campus-wide needs. What makes Moravian Academy different: For 282 years, we've asked the essential question: "Who am I, and who can I become?" Join a community that lives our core values-Community, Curiosity, Excellence, and Integrity-every day. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance benefits, a substanial 8% contribution to a 403b when you contribute 5%, and meaningful work/life balance with a great time off policy. Ready to make a difference? Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Background check required. Submit all required documentation in this employment portal for consideration. Education for all that you are. Preschool-12 in the Lehigh Valley. All schools in Pennsylvania are required to obtain the following background clearances once they have hired a candidate for any job. FBI Fingerprint Check PA Criminal Background Check (PA State Police) Child Abuse Clearance Check Act 24 - signed affidavit stating no prior convictions Act 168 - sent from our HR Department to previous employers for feedback Proof of a negative TB Test By continuing with the application process, you acknowledge that if you are the finalist and are offered a position, you will be asked to provide all of the above clearances before your first day of work.

Requirements

Master's degree in Special Education, School Psychology, or Reading Specialist certification, plus five years of experience working with diverse learners.
Strong candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of learning differences, intervention strategies, and action plan development.

Nice To Haves

structured literacy training
independent school experience
Pennsylvania special education expertise

Responsibilities

coordinate all campus support services
manage confidential student records
develop comprehensive intervention plans that address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs
lead our Student Support Team
mentor Learning Specialists
facilitate family partnerships
provide direct reading instruction to students who need specialized support
guide teacher training
ensure compliance with special education regulations
shape programmatic improvements based on student data and campus-wide needs