Director of the Crusader Program

Father Judge High School 

3301 Solly Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19136

Father Judge High School is looking for a Full-Time Director of the Crusader Program. Father Judge encourages and empowers the uniqueness of its young mem to be active and engaged learners and provides an educational experience focused on faith and service.  Father Judge High School respects the diversity of each student and provides a climate of academic excellence and college preparation within a safe environment.  Rooted in the spirituality of our patron Sait Francis de Sales, Father Judge High School educates the whole young man spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially in the Catholic tradition.

The Father Judge Crusader Program was designed to help students with learning disabilities and/or academic struggles transition into high school while having support available to assist their academic needs.  The program is designed to allow students to transition out with the goal that most students will not require will not require the program by their senior year.  The program serves up to 40 freshman, divided into two classes, and up to 20 students in the sophomore, junior, and senior sections. 

The program is housed in the Brisson Center for Academic Excellence.  The program focuses on identifying areas for growth and reinforcing classroom instruction to raise achievement in math, reading, and other core courses.  The Director is responsible for coordinating with core subject teachers to create study resources and material for classes.  The Director will be responsible for all aspects of the program from re-entrance paperwork and interviews until graduation of the students within the programs as well as the development of a 4-year, fluid, curriculum designed to enhance the core instructional program within the school.

Responsibilities:

• Use the current redesigned 9th grade curriculum to develop and implement a fluid curriculum, by grade level, for students with special education needs in grades 10-12.  This curriculum should encompass the use of the entire center, including all technology and education apps and be approved by the supervisor of the Brisson Center for academic excellence.

• In conjunction with the CORA and Catapult Support staff, provide instruction to all crusader period classes using the designed 4-year curriculum and assigning tasks to all support staff in the classes.

• Responsible for the reporting/recording of grades, developing of test/quizzes, designing of homework/classwork, assisting in the completion of STEM projects, and grading off all the above.

• Responsible for frequent parental contact and involvement in student’s education

• Develop and maintain student portfolios within the program

• Monitor student’s progress within the program, monitor student’s academic success both inside and outside the program, determine placement for the upcoming school year and monitor students for the completion of their contracts, specifically the 9th grade students

• Develop and implement a code of conduct for the classroom that will enhance the instruction, this instruction should be designed with differentiation and the Universal Design of Learning Principles at its core

• Meet as needed with the school guidance department and psychologists about students within your program that need his services or discuss students outside the program that may require the services next academic year

• Attendance at after school events to represent the program may be required, including the development of a presentation to provide potential parents and students an overview of the program.

• Submission of monthly reports to the supervisor of the Brisson Center for Academic Excellence on the current state of the program including board reports as needed or requested by the administration

• Other duties as requested by the supervisor of the Brisson Center for Academic Excellence and the Principal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in Education

• Five (5) yers teaching experience preferred

• Special Education certification preferred

• Experience with Special Education report generation and review preferred

• Google Suite use preferred

Compensation:

• Compensation and benefits packages are provided; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education in alignment with the Labor Management Agreement

The position of Director of the Crusader Program is a 10-month position.

Candidates interested in the position of Director of the Crusader Program should submit their cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy and unofficial transcripts to Colleen LeCompte at colleen.lecompte@fatherjudge.com

The deadline for application is September 12, 2025.

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

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.

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.