Director of Student Services and Part Time Middle School Teacher at Catholic Diocese of Memphis

Jackson, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Counseling, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Skills, Data Driven Decision Making, Professional Development, Academic Interventions, Accommodations, Progress Monitoring, Coaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Support Plans, Compliance, Record Keeping

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description Position Summary St. Mary’s Catholic School seeks a highly qualified and mission driven Director of Student Services to lead student support services, accreditation, and curriculum alignment needs. This leadership role is responsible for coordinating academic interventions, supporting diverse learning needs, ensuring fidelity to service plans, and collaborating closely with administration, faculty, families, and outside providers. The Director of Student Services plays a critical role in ensuring all teachers are supported and equipped to meet academic standards and ensure cohesive alignment across grade levels. This role will also serve in keeping St. Mary’s in compliance with all accreditation requirements. Key Responsibilities Special Services Leadership · Lead and coordinate all special services, including academic interventions, accommodations, and student support plans · Oversee the identification, documentation, and progress monitoring of students receiving support services · Collaborate with teachers to implement classroom accommodations and instructional strategies · Serve as the primary liaison between the school, families, evaluators, therapists, and external service providers · Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with diocesan, state, and school policies · Participate in student support team meetings and contribute to data driven decision making · Assist administration with admissions reviews and student placement decisions when appropriate Faculty Support and Collaboration · Provide coaching, consultation, and professional development · Support teachers in implementing best practices within the general education classroom · Partner with administration to strengthen a culture of collaboration, accountability, and student-centered decision making Mission and Culture · Uphold and integrate the mission and values of Catholic education in all aspects of the role · Serve as a compassionate, professional, and solutions-oriented leader within the school community Requirements Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Counseling, or a related field · Valid teaching or related professional license preferred · Experience working with students with diverse learning needs in an elementary or middle school setting · Experience designing or leading academic intervention or support programs strongly preferred · Strong knowledge of intervention models, accommodations, and progress monitoring · Exceptional organizational, communication, and collaboration skills · Ability to lead with professionalism, discretion, and compassion Work Schedule and Compensation · Full time, school year position · Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience · Benefits available · Part-time teaching for one third of the school day

Responsibilities

The Director of Student Services will lead and coordinate special services, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements and supporting diverse learning needs. This role involves collaboration with teachers and administration to implement academic interventions and support plans.