Student Support Director
The Waldorf School of Atlanta, Decatur, GA, United States
About The Waldorf School of Atlanta
Founded in 1986 as a preschool/kindergarten program, The Waldorf School of Atlanta graduated its first eighth grade class in 2000. We currently offer preschool to grade eight education for approximately 200 students; including Spanish, Eurythmy, Movement Education, Music (Recorder, Strings, Chorus, Drumming), Handwork, Woodwork, Practical Arts, and Sports Programs. Our parent/child program warmly introduces young families to Waldorf education. The school is fully accredited by regional and national accrediting bodies and is a full member of AWSNA. Academe of the Oaks (Waldorf High School) opened in the fall of 2003, just five minutes from our campus.
Student Support Director Job Description The Student Support Director (SSD) provides visionary leadership for student support at The Waldorf School of Atlanta. Through collaboration with teachers, the Student Support Team, families, and outside professionals, the SSD coordinates holistic support for students, informed by Waldorf pedagogical and therapeutic indications and complemented by mainstream educational support practices.
Core Responsibilities
Leadership and program development of the Educational Support offerings at WSA
Leadership of the faculty Student Care Committee
Student assessment and progress monitoring
Documentation and communication of student support needs, plans, and progress
Coordination of the Student Support Team, including School Counselor and Reading Support Specialist, and work with outside providers
Teacher support and professional development related to meeting student needs
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education (Ed.S), or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree minimum
Waldorf teacher and/or therapeutic certification strongly preferred
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years working with students with learning differences
Supervisory experience in an educational setting
Experience developing and implementing a successful educational support program
Experience with 504 plans, IEPs, and knowledge of related laws and regulations
Experience with assessments for math, language arts, gross/fine motor skills, and ADHD/behavioral supports
Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of anthroposophical picture of child development and how it applies to educational support
Knowledge of educational and developmental milestones and differential learning experience
Demonstrated understanding of diverse teaching strategies across the curriculum
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with teachers, parents, and outside professionals in a clear and timely manner
Ability to interpret mainstream test results including IQ, achievement, and learning disability diagnostic assessments
Detail-oriented, organized, skilled communicator and facilitator
Please send a letter of introduction, resume, short biography and three references to the attention of the Teacher Search Committee at jobs@waldoratlanta.org (Suject Line: Teacher Search).
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Student Support Director Job Description The Student Support Director (SSD) provides visionary leadership for student support at The Waldorf School of Atlanta. Through collaboration with teachers, the Student Support Team, families, and outside professionals, the SSD coordinates holistic support for students, informed by Waldorf pedagogical and therapeutic indications and complemented by mainstream educational support practices.
Core Responsibilities
Leadership and program development of the Educational Support offerings at WSA
Leadership of the faculty Student Care Committee
Student assessment and progress monitoring
Documentation and communication of student support needs, plans, and progress
Coordination of the Student Support Team, including School Counselor and Reading Support Specialist, and work with outside providers
Teacher support and professional development related to meeting student needs
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education (Ed.S), or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree minimum
Waldorf teacher and/or therapeutic certification strongly preferred
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years working with students with learning differences
Supervisory experience in an educational setting
Experience developing and implementing a successful educational support program
Experience with 504 plans, IEPs, and knowledge of related laws and regulations
Experience with assessments for math, language arts, gross/fine motor skills, and ADHD/behavioral supports
Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of anthroposophical picture of child development and how it applies to educational support
Knowledge of educational and developmental milestones and differential learning experience
Demonstrated understanding of diverse teaching strategies across the curriculum
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with teachers, parents, and outside professionals in a clear and timely manner
Ability to interpret mainstream test results including IQ, achievement, and learning disability diagnostic assessments
Detail-oriented, organized, skilled communicator and facilitator
Please send a letter of introduction, resume, short biography and three references to the attention of the Teacher Search Committee at jobs@waldoratlanta.org (Suject Line: Teacher Search).
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