Interim Director of Support Services: Learning Specialist

Moravian Academy•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Interim Coordinator of Support Services & Reading Specialist 5-Month Leadership Opportunity | February - June 2026 Moravian Academy, a 282-year-old independent school in the Lehigh Valley, seeks a skilled educator for a unique 5-month interim leadership opportunity. This position offers the chance to make an immediate, meaningful impact on our Swain Campus learning support community while collaborating with dedicated colleagues who embody our core values of Community, Curiosity, Excellence, and Integrity. As Interim Director of Support Services and Reading Specialist, you will lead all aspects of our campus support services, ensuring every student receives the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support they need to thrive. You'll coordinate our talented team of Learning Specialists, facilitate crucial meetings with families and faculty, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide direct reading instruction to students. This role is perfect for an experienced educational leader who values collaboration, innovation, and the opportunity to strengthen an already strong program during a critical transition period. We seek candidates with a Master's degree in Special Education, School Psychology, or Reading Specialist certification, plus at least 5 years of experience supporting diverse learners. Experience in independent schools, structured literacy approaches, and Pennsylvania special education regulations are highly valued. This interim position runs from February through June 2026, offering competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to a school community that asks, "Who am I, and who can I become?" Join us in creating an environment where faculty and staff model the same continuous growth and curiosity we cultivate in our students. Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Must be authorized to work in the U.S., and Background checks are required. 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
At least 5 years of experience supporting diverse learners
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Background checks are required
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in independent schools
Experience with structured literacy approaches
Experience with Pennsylvania special education regulations

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of our campus support services
Ensure every student receives the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support they need to thrive
Coordinate our talented team of Learning Specialists
Facilitate crucial meetings with families and faculty
Ensure regulatory compliance
Provide direct reading instruction to students