Director of Academic Support

Job Description

Job Description

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

 

Qualifications:

• 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

 

Responsibilities:

• 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 CollegeBoard 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.