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Seattle Hebrew Academy is seeking a Director of Educational Support (Director of the Gesher Program). This is a new program and position for our school.
Description of the Need
Seattle Hebrew Academy (SHA) is a Full-Time Jewish Day School and our school has been serving the PreK - 8th grade educational needs of the families of the Seattle Jewish Community for 75 years. Our enrollment is 170 students (120 students in K-8) and is growing. Our school seeks to educate every Jewish student who wants an SHA education. Despite the robust special educational services that our school offers, a number of students who would like to attend SHA and who have special educational needs are either unable to attend the school or attend SHA but are not provided the right types of support to thrive.
We seek a Director who will launch this program to better serve these students and families. Serving these students and families will look different in different cases and will include case management, advisory services for teachers, parents and students, bridge building with other local specialized schools, creative scheduling and many other ways.
Summary of Position
Under the direction of the Head of School and in collaboration with the Principal, the Director of Educational Support is responsible for the leadership, coordination and advancement of the School’s Gesher Program which serves students with special educational needs. The Director must be conversant in General Education and must understand the school’s unique mission. Judaic Studies expertise is a plus. The Director of the Educational Support plans, implements, and supervises special education programs and all related student support services in a multi-tiered system of support framework.
Because this is a new program and position, we seek a candidate with the vision to see something that does not currently exist, the tenacity to advance that vision and the cooperative spirit to work as a team member within an organization that is currently operating effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Salary Range
$80,000 - $95,000
SHA would consider hiring an Educational Support Coordinator who will grow into a Director position. The job description and salary of this Coordinator would be negotiated based on the qualifications of the candidate.
For more information or to apply, please contact Head of School, Rabbi Benjy Owen at [email protected] or 206-323-5750.