Director of Student Support
Opening Statement
Position: Director of Student Support
Status: Full-time, Salaried
Linden Waldorf School is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Director of Student Support. This position works collaboratively with faculty, administration, parents and students to develop and implement comprehensive support to enable students to be successful. The director utilizes a holistic approach to foster a positive and equitable educational experience for students with a variety of learning styles and personalized needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in Special Education and a working knowledge of student assessments and developing IEPs. This position reports directly to the Head of School.
This person will work as a part of a committed team and be an active member of our school community. All employees are subject to the requirements of the Employee Handbook.
About
Linden Waldorf School was formally established as a nonprofit organization in 1997 by a small group of passionate educators, parents, and community members sharing a vision to educate children in a way that nurtures their will, passion, and intellect, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.
The Linden founders held an implicit belief that every child possesses a unique potential that can be realized through the intentional, transformative education found in the Waldorf methodologies. With dedication and love, they grew the school from one preschool class into a full educational program extending through eighth grade.
Our graduates step into the world as whole people: as curious and thoughtful learners; as budding scientists and mathematicians; as skilled artists and musicians; and as grounded and compassionate young adults, eager to listen and ready to engage with the world around them. Linden is preparing the next generation of confident scholars poised to become resilient, courageous, and meaningful contributors to the world.
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversee all aspects of the Student Support program.
- Communicate with all related service providers for students and manage schedules for students receiving services on campus.
- Works with teachers and the Leadership Team to create academic and behavior plans for students and will help teachers to implement them.
- Create testing accommodations and alternative assessment schedules and oversee they are being carried out consistently.
- Provide professional development and feedback to all staff, focusing on differentiation and supporting students with varying needs.
- Conduct classroom observations in collaboration with the Director of Education as needed and provide teachers with feedback to increase the effectiveness of instruction.
- Participate in admission assessments in the enrollment process of new students, particularly in discussions of student placement, student interviews, and class visits.
- Serve as a member of the Faculty Leadership Committee and attend weekly meetings
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and striving for an openness to understand Waldorf Education and child development.
- Attendance and participation in weekly section meetings, faculty meetings and inservice workshops.
- Attendance at all-school meetings as indicated by administration.
- Participation in the design and execution of an individualized plan for professional development.
- Attendance at Waldorf education summer training as identified as appropriate by the Faculty Leadership Council.
- Lead and develop efficient processes for Linden’s Student Support Program
- Collaborate to develop individualized support plans for students in Early Childhood-Eighth Grade
- Collaborate with teachers to plan for and establish classroom accommodations.
- Organize and develop systems and communication strategies to engage parents, teachers, students, and administrators in the student support process.
- Collect and disseminate information related to outside resources for testing and individualized instruction
- Collaborate with the Director of Admissions to ensure a smooth transition to high school for students requiring specialized support.
- Serve as a point person for acute student support needs throughout the school day
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Special Education or related field
Interest in and appreciation for Waldorf Education
Preferred Qualifications:
1 – 2 years previous classroom experience
Have completed, or interest in Waldorf Certification
Employment Details
Salary is scaled based on experience and education.
It is the policy of Linden Waldorf School to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with federal and state law, and not to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
To Apply
email: mgrant@lindenwaldorf.org or apply online.
