PreK-12 Student Support Manager
Opening Statement
Sacramento Waldorf School seeks a Student Support Manager to oversee and guide student support services across PreK–12. This role works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and outside specialists to ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Student Support Manager (SSM) oversees the Student Support Committee using Kim John Payne’s Three Streams framework (MTSS). The SSM coordinates academic, social-emotional, and behavioral supports; manages documentation; liaises with public school IEP systems; tracks data and reporting; and fosters positive family interactions. The SSM develops and supports learning plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and outside providers but does not provide direct therapeutic or instructional services. The role also serves as a Title IX liaison and participates in committee leadership.
About
Established in 1959, Sacramento Waldorf School is the oldest Waldorf School in Northern California. We are an accredited full member of AWSNA (Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and have also been accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) since 1983. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer commensurate salaries and benefits for the region based on experience and qualifications.
Preschool through High School, we are deeply engaged in developing anti-bias pedagogy and policies, auditing our curriculum for values alignment, training in restorative practices, and working on the next evolution of our Waldorf education programming. Waldorf schools, as intentional cultural institutions, have a responsibility to actualize social renewal in a living and responsive way. We believe that knowledge has been collectively created, is owned by all, and should be utilized in service of humanity. Sacramento Waldorf School is committed to welcoming and affirming diverse experiences and creating shared practices that represent all people in our learning community.
Essential Job Duties
- Welcoming Communication – Provide a timely, welcoming response to families and colleagues by answering or returning calls and emails promptly.
- Parent Liaison – Facilitate communication between parents and public-school Individualized Education Program (IEP) systems; represent SWS at IEP meetings.
- Observations and Enrollment Support – Conduct classroom observations; participate in enrollment interviews for prospective lower school students.
- Documentation Management – Collaborate with Student Support Committees (LS/HS) to manage documentation for PreK–12 students.
- Statistics and Reporting – Track and report relevant student support data for administration, faculty, and the Board of Trustees.
- Family and Student Meetings – Work proactively with teachers, administrators, and SEL faculty to create positive, supportive family and student meetings.
- Academic Support Coordination – Coordinate Tier 3 academic support, developing and supporting student plans based on IEP or private assessment recommendations.
- Title IX Liaison – Support coordination of Title IX cases as they arise.
- Committee Participation – Collaborate with Student Support Executive Chairs on agendas; attend weekly Student Support Committee meetings.
- Reports and Supervision – Prepare reports as needed; assist with student supervision in common areas.
- Other Duties – Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Related Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in an educational setting; special education credential preferred.
- Working knowledge of Waldorf education and ability to articulate its benefits.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
- Background clearances as required by law.
- Mandated Reporter training
- Sexual Harassment Prevention training
- CPR/First Aid certification
Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage cyclical processes, and track data effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across divisions with teachers, administrators, trustees, parents, and students.
- Positive orientation toward equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- High ethical standards and discretion with confidential matters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Employment Details
General information for prospective employees:
If employed for 75% or more over the course of the year, employees are eligible to participate in the following school-provided benefits:
a. Individual health and dental insurance 95% employer-paid for select plans
b. Dependent health and dental insurance 75% of premium
c. Individual and dependent vision insurance (partial employer-paid)
d. Eligible dependent children receive a tuition remission equal to 75% of the employee’s Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) percentage, applicable to employees who are 75% FTE or higher.
f. $10,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase additional coverage
g. Personal time, holidays, and sick leave as outlined in the Employee Handbook
h. Up to 2% match in the School’s Retirement Plan upon completion of two years of full-time employment
To Apply
To apply, please complete an application, and submit a resume and letter of interest to jobs@sacwaldorf.org.
