Director Academic Resource Center- Archbishop Murphy HS, Everett

Director of the Academic Resource Center
- Archbishop Murphy HS, Everett

Position Type:
Secondary Teacher/ Learning Specialist

Date Posted: 6/22/2026

The Director of the Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all academic support services at Archbishop Murphy High School. This role ensures high-quality support for students with learning disabilities, guides teachers in implementing accommodations, supervises ARC staff, and collaborates with administrators, counselors, and families to promote student success. The Director serves as a key member of the administrative team and is responsible for ensuring compliance with accommodation policies, supporting instructional practices, and advancing AMHS's mission through equitable, student-centered academic programming.

• M.A. (or higher) in Special Education, Mathematics, English, or related fields.
• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement (or the ability to obtain endorsement) in Special Education strongly preferred.
• At least 8 years of high school teaching experience on a block schedule is preferred.

Salary range: $54,929–$111,193 per year and includes an ARC Director Stipend of $8,000 and an ARC Department Chair Stipend of $2,000.

A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long-term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

• Directly supervise ARC staff, including Support Specialists, Academic Coaches, and ARC Counselors.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and support ARC personnel in alignment with AMHS hiring and evaluation policies.
• Serve as an at-large member of all educational interview committees and as a member of the Admissions Committee.

• Support teachers in adapting instruction for students with special needs.
• Promote positive, nurturing teacher-student relationships.
• Ensure teachers implement Student Accommodation Plans (SAPs) effectively.
• Observe students and teachers, provide instructional coaching, and offer feedback to Vice Principals regarding evaluations and improvement plans.

• Review educational evaluations and determine eligibility for accommodations.
• Write, update, and annually review all Student Accommodation Plans (SAPs).
• Attend all SAP meetings and collaborate with case managers.
• Disseminate SAPs to teachers and ensure compliance with ISP requirements and district reporting.
• Coordinate services with outside agencies as needed.

• Collaborate with the local school district to coordinate education evaluations and ensure ISP requirements are met.
• Participate in the review and approval of academic programs, especially those impacting Tier II and Tier III ARC students.
• Assist with course registration and ensure priority scheduling for ARC students.
• Ensure ARC staff meet annually with ARC students to review four-year plans and class schedules.
• Ensure ARC staff meet with new teachers to review ARC processes and shared students.
• Ensure annual communication with all teachers regarding ARC expectations and SAP updates.
• Facilitate ongoing communication between ARC staff and teachers regarding shared students.
• Collaborate with teachers on differentiated instruction and alternate assessments.
• Facilitate meetings between ARC students and teachers as needed.

• Participate in planning orientations and in-service sessions to ensure ARC information is communicated.
• Ensure that ARC staff coordinate and deliver professional development to support students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with counselors to align AMHS accommodations with college-level expectations.
• Consult with administrators regarding discipline policies affecting students with disabilities.
• Provide recommendations to support students who are struggling to meet behavioral expectations.

• Teach up to three sections of academic support classes as needed.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School, Director of School Administration, or Vice Principal.

Archbishop Murphy High School does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any disability which can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs. In keeping with its mission of providing a Catholic education, preference in hiring will be given to practicing Catholics.