Director of Student Support Services

Summary

The Director of Student Services serves as a member of both the leadership and program teams, reports to the Assistant Headmaster or designee, and is designated as a full-time administrator. This administrator provides leadership and management for all student services programs and works closely with other members of the school community to advance the mission of the school.

Position Requirements

Teaching experience in special education or a related field. Supervisory experience in an educational setting with a master’s degree in special education or a related discipline, in addition to the requirements that fit all employees at Westminster Academy.

Responsibilities

The Director of Student Services serves as the organizational leader of student support services and is responsible for carrying out the mission, standards, philosophy, policies, and protocols of Westminster Academy in all areas of the division.  In accordance with the school’s mission and objectives, the Director shall pursue excellence in all program aspects and engage in management and benchmarking activities that ensure the academy is among the standard bearers of upper school programs.

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise the implementation and evaluation of student support and special education services, programs, and personnel for the entire school.
• Collaborates with academic, counseling, health services, attendance, and discipline staff regularly. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and works collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community partners to foster student success and a positive school climate.
• Ensure the effective delivery of core services, including intervention programs, accommodations, learning plan management, staff training, and accelerated student enrichment programs.
• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with families and community partners. Ensures that all legal and agency reporting requirements are met.
• Manage the program budget and projects.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and reports financial metrics of the school to ensure performance goals and objectives are consistent with the policies of the school and consistent with financial health.
• Works closely with the Admissions Director to ensure the consistent implementation of the school’s admissions programs.
• Continually assesses opportunities for improvement, including personnel, programs, facilities, and support.
• Other duties as assigned by the headmaster.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a Christian school environment.
• Chance to make a difference in the lives of students and staff.

Westminster Academy is a ministry of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Westminster Academy is a Christ-centered, biblically-based college preparatory school dedicated to equipping covenant students to excel by using their gifts and talents for God’s glory.

Required Characteristics of a Westminster Academy employee:

• Possess and model a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrate trustworthy commitment to WA in fulfilling its Mission and Vision
• Serve wholeheartedly as an exceptional teammate 

Westminster Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.