Academic Program Director

Director of Resource Program

St. Matthew Catholic School, San Mateo, California
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St. Matthew Catholic School is a vibrant K-8 Catholic school serving more than 600 students in the heart of San Mateo. Our mission is to form saints and scholars by providing a rigorous academic education rooted in the Catholic faith. We strive to develop students who are PEARLS — P people of strong character, E effective communicators, A active Christians, R responsible citizens, and L lifelong learners.

Our faculty enjoy a collaborative teaching environment with strong instructional support, engaged families, and a Leadership Team committed to helping every educator succeed. Teachers work closely with partner teachers, instructional aides, resource staff, and school leadership to ensure every student reaches his or her God‑given potential.

The Director of the Resource Program is an experienced educator with expertise in learning support who provides instructional leadership for the school’s Resource Program. Reporting to the Dean of Academics, the Director partners with classroom teachers, parents, administrators, and outside specialists to coordinate services for students with diagnosed learning differences, leads the Student Support Team process, and supervises two Resource Teachers.

This role is ideal for an experienced resource teacher or learning support professional who enjoys working directly with students while mentoring colleagues and coordinating learning support services across grade levels.

• Coordinate the school’s Resource Program for students with diagnosed learning differences.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement accommodations, learning strategies and differentiated instructional approaches.
• Coordinate academic screenings and monitor student progress.
• Support students through direct consultation and intervention as appropriate.
• Serve as the primary school contact for families regarding learning support services.
• Guide parents through referral, assessment, and learning support processes.
• Coordinate communication with psychologists, speech‑language therapists, occupational therapists, educational therapists, and other service providers.

• Lead the Student Support Team process, including scheduling meetings, maintaining documentation, and facilitating collaborative problem‑solving.
• Prepare and maintain student accommodation plans, and related documentation.

• Supervise two full‑time Resource Teachers.
• Foster collaboration between classroom teachers and resource staff.

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, or another appropriate California teaching/services credential.
• Experience coordinating Student Support Team (SST) meetings.
• Experience collaborating with classroom teachers to implement accommodations and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Experience in a Catholic or public school.
• Experience supervising or mentoring teachers.
• Experience coordinating a Resource Program or Learning Support Program.
• Familiarity with San Mateo‑Foster City School District assessment and consultation processes or similar public‑school partnerships.
• Experience collaborating with outside educational specialists and service providers.
• Training in evidence‑based intervention programs for students with learning differences.

Position:
Full‑Time, Exempt

Compensation for this position follows the Archdiocese of San Francisco 2026‑2027 Instructional Staff Salary Schedule, with placement based on credentials, applicable years of experience, and assigned responsibilities. Anticipated salary range is $70,000‑$95,000 annually.

In addition to salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive Archdiocesan benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employer‑funded pension plan, employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, an optional 403(b)…