Director of Student Services
About The Position
St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School seeks a Director of Student Services who ensures that every student can thrive when known, supported, and challenged. This role ensures that academic services are aligned, proactive, and developmentally appropriate. The Director champions an inclusive philosophy that recognizes neurodiversity as a natural and valuable dimension of human identity. The role promotes differentiated instruction, accommodations, and wellness supports as essential components of high-quality teaching and learning, consistent with our mission to engage and inspire learners to become the best versions of themselves. The Director of Student Services cultivates strong partnerships among faculty, students, families, and external providers to ensure that each student is supported holistically and positioned for success. Reporting to the Head of Lower School (HOLS) and working closely with the Head of Middle School (HOMS), the Academic Deans, as well as the PK-8th grade faculty, the Director collaborates to ensure coherence, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of services. She/he must possess and demonstrate a growth mindset and a student-centered approach. This is a full-time, 12-month position that begins in August 2026.
Requirements
- Expertise in evidence-based learning support
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational and systems-thinking abilities
- Collaborative leadership style that empowers teams and fosters professional growth
- Cultural competence and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, international community
- Ability to build trust with students, families, faculty, and external partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills
- Advanced degree in education, psychology, special education, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of experience in student support or learning services
Nice To Haves
- Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead a cohesive PK3–8 Student Services team, including learning specialists, a counselor, and external providers
- Establish clear expectations, professional learning opportunities, and accountability structures
- Ensure a comprehensive, research-based continuum of student support services aligned across divisions
- Implement and oversee a school-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Monitor emerging research and best practices in student support and learning differences to drive continuous improvement
- Ensure timely identification and support of students with emerging needs through clear referral, evaluation, and case-management processes
- Oversee Student Services Team processes across PK3–12, ensuring coordinated and holistic responses
- Supervise the analysis of evaluation data and development of accommodation plans
- Ensure accurate documentation, regular review, and appropriate updating of diagnoses and support plans
- Implement systems to track student progress and service effectiveness across grade levels
- Promote strong collaboration between Student Services and faculty to support inclusive classrooms and differentiated instruction
- Ensure effective implementation of accommodations in classrooms
- Support faculty through coaching, consultation, and professional learning
- Collaborate with instructional leaders to advance inclusive, student-centered teaching
- Maintain clear, compassionate, and proactive communication with families regarding student needs, services, and supports
- Guide families through evaluation processes, interpretation of results, and implementation of recommendations
- Ensure smooth transitions between divisions
- Collaborate with Admissions to evaluate applicants and communicate program expectations and available supports
- Nurture partnership with external providers to ensure coordinated care
- Oversee contracted services delivered on campus, ensuring quality, coherence, and alignment with school values
- Develop efficient systems for documentation, communication, and service delivery
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, confidentiality standards, and best practices
- Promote consistency of services across divisions while respecting developmental differences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
