Position Overview

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 of 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

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.

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