Director of Learning Support Service (2026-2027) -The John Carroll School, Bel Air MD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborate with teachers to implement best practices for students with learning differences, including planning and consultation regarding assignments and assessments.


• Support teachers by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to help meet the needs of all learners.


• Evaluate and create Individual Accommodation Plans using data from clinical neuropsychological assessments.


• Monitor student accommodations and intervention plans.


• Review admission files, collaborate with the admissions team, and meet with new families whose students have been identified as needing support.


• Ensure that accommodations and services are implemented in the classroom.


• Coordinate the Summer Enrichment Program.


• Maintain detailed records of internal and external communication and confidential student documentation.


• Facilitate Student Support Meetings for at-risk students.


• Coordinate incoming student intake meetings with college counselors to review four-year course schedules and Individual Accommodation Plans.


• Partner with local public schools for students who have service plans.


• Plan and implement parent education initiatives around instructional programs and student support.


• Oversee and support both the Auxiliary and Accommodations Testing Rooms.


• Organize and coordinate testing accommodations for students with Individual Accommodation Plans.


• Help develop and design professional development opportunities for learning specialists and staff.


• Oversee and support the St. Joseph Learning Specialists and the Academic Support Program Coordinator.


• Evaluate the individual academic needs of each student referenced in their Individual Accommodation Plan to determine appropriate interventions.


• Proactively monitor students’ academic progress and develop academic success plans.


• Promote an educational atmosphere that fosters a joy for learning, a growth mindset, and a positive school culture.


• Develop strong relationships with students, teachers, administration, and parents, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.


• Participate in faculty, curriculum, and team meetings, school committees, and professional development as needed.


• Support the school through attendance at evening and weekend events as necessary, including admissions, athletics, club events, and parent-teacher conferences.


• Chaperone a minimum of four extracurricular activities.


• Perform assigned supervisory duties, such as advisory.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field required; terminal degree preferred.


• Previous teaching experience with neurodiverse students required.


• Must possess a student-centered, strengths-based mindset.


• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to differentiate instruction.


• Excellent time management, organizational, and planning skills.


• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work with diverse groups, including students, current and prospective parents, teachers, and administrators.


• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.


• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.


• Competency in facilitation and technical skills.


• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory state and federal background checks, a driving record check, completion of VIRTUS training, and completion of all required employment paperwork.

Pay Range:  $60,000 – $80,000, Annualized

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday and sick leave.