Learning Support Director

School Name:

Nazareth School

10728 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Principal

Full time

Exempt

$52,000/yr.

The Learning Support Director is responsible for overseeing and coordinating programs and services to support students with diverse learning needs. This position involves collaborating with teachers, administrators, parents, and eternal professionals to ensure that all students have equal access to a quality education that meets their individual needs and promotes their academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

• Implement a comprehensive learning support program that aligns with the mission and values of the school and meets the needs of the students with diverse learning abilities
• Collaborate with teachers to identify students who require additional support and develop individual learning plans (ILPs) to address their specific needs
• Provide support to teachers on effective instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications for diverse learners
• Coordinate and oversee the profusion of accommodations and support services, such as extra time on assessments, assistive technology, and specialized instruction
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students with learning differences, ensuring that their needs are understood and addressed in the classroom and throughout the school community
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify students’ strengths, challenges, and progress, and use this data to inform instructional planning and decision-making
• Collaborate with parents to communicate student progress, discuss concerns, and provide resources and strategies for supporting their child’s learning at home
• Work closely with the school’s support staff/aides to address the social and emotional needs of students with learning differences
• Stay current on research, best practices, and legal requirements related to special education and learning support services, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines
• Foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and respect within the school community, celebrating the unique gifts and contributions of each student
• Supervise students in classrooms and schoolyards, as needed
• Consistently enforce administration’s policies and rules governing students
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding student progress or problems, as needed
• Use Google Platform, computers, and other electronic equipment
• Other duties as assigned by Principal

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Keep LSPs/IEPs organized and up-to-date in the school office
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations

• Active, practicing, Roman Catholic with extensive knowledge and adherence to Church teaching and life (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Knowledge of IDEA
• Successful experience in student teaching or classroom teaching
• At minimum: A Preliminary Teaching Credential working toward a Clear Credential
• Necessary background and training in educational methods, learning differences, accommodations, and modifications
• Understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students
• Appropriate control and discipline techniques, which will enhance the learning environment

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the Learning Support Director must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently…