Director of Learning Support/Support Specialist

Location: Roman Catholic High School for Boys and Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Split Position)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking special educator/learning support specialist to serve both Roman Catholic High School and Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School.  This 12-month, full-time position will be shared between the two schools, providing direct support to students with diverse learning needs while simultaneously helping each school evaluate and enhance its overall learning support programming. The ideal candidate will help develop a strategic vision for the future of diverse learners at both institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support

• Interpret psychoeducational evaluations, IEPs, and 504 plans to create and implement effective accommodation and support plans.
• Support students in strengthening executive functioning skills such as organization, self-advocacy, time management, and study strategies.
• Oversee and facilitate testing accommodations as needed.

Teacher Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between students, learning support, and general education faculty.
• Provide ongoing support and professional development as needed to classroom teachers on differentiation, inclusive practices, executive functioning strategies, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Help teachers implement accommodations and monitor their effectiveness.

Parental Engagement

• Maintain consistent and supportive communication with parents/guardians to discuss student profess and home-school collaboration strategies.
• Participate in parent meetings and team conferences to support the whole child.

Strategic Program Development

• Partner with school leadership to assess current learning support services and identify gaps or areas for growth.
• Contribute to the creation of a multi-year strategic plan for building out each school’s learning support program, aligned with best practices and the evolving needs of students.
• Research, propose, and help implement innovative models of support that are scalable and sustainable within the school context.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Conduct informal assessments to identify student strengths and areas of need.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress, services provided, and programmatic outcomes.
• Use data to inform instruction, accommodations, and broader program decisions.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania certification in Special Education preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching or direct support experience with high school students with learning differences.
• Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting IEPs, psychoeducational reports, and implementing accommodation plans.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of learning disabilities, executive functioning, trauma-informed care, and differentiated instruction.
• Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and facilitating change within a school setting.
• Proficiency with educational technologies and assistive tools.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a dual-school environment.

 Applicants must be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which the applicant is registered.

Candidates interested in this position should send their cover letter and resume to Ms. Kelly A.Urban at kurban@archphila.org.

The application deadline is May 15, 2025.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification, and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

Duties are representative and not limited to those stated above.  Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA required clearances, Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.  Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.