Director of Academic

Katz Yeshiva High School, a private Modern Orthodox Jewish High School in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a full-time Director of Academic Support. The position will be open for August 1, 2025.

Location:

Boca Raton, FL

• Experience working with a team of learning specialists in a school setting
• Experience and a formal education in special education or a related field
• Experience working with students with ASD/ADHD and/or challenges with executive functioning
• Ability to provide academic support in at least two content areas, including English, Math, or Judaic Studies
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to differentiate support
• A flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning
• Understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development and the remediation of learning challenges

• Manage a team of learning specialists and the Academic Support center
• Build a diverse Academic Support program for different levels of support
• Oversee the accommodations process both in school and for external organizations like the College Board and ACT
• Collaborate in meetings about student-specific challenges and best practices
• Differentiate curricular materials in collaboration with teachers
• Provide direct academic and organizational support to students in small groups
• Oversee student academic progress by communicating with parents about students with significant academic concerns and analyzing student growth data
• Evaluate if general teaching strategies are aligned with best practices and train teachers to implement strategies into their classrooms

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 annually commensurate with experience.