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Summary: The Academic Support Coordinator coordinates the design and implementation of individualized learning supports to help students thrive at Waring. This role works closely with students, families, and faculty to ensure students have the tools and guidance needed for academic success. 

Primary responsibilities:

Academic Skills Support Coordination

• Serve as primary coordinator of academic support for students with documented learning needs or those who have requested or been referred for support.
• Develop and oversee individualized Academic Support Plans for students with acute academic needs.
  • Identify appropriate academic and executive function supports 
  • Draft and update plans in collaboration with the faculty, families, and student
  • Monitor student progress through ongoing communication with classroom teachers and Tutors
• Review Neuropsychological Evaluations, IEPs, and other documentation to create individual  Learning Profiles to help teachers support students in the classroom.
• Observe students in the classroom and work with teachers to identify strategies to support learning.

Student Support

• Provide one-on-one tutoring in study skills, writing support, and executive function.
• Advise school leadership on relevant professional learning opportunities and make presentations related to student learning support.

Family and Faculty Liaison

• Participate as a core member of the Student Support Team (“SST”), which includes SST chair, School Social Worker, School Nurse, Group Dean representative, and DEIJA Chair, including a weekly meeting, to develop holistic plans for student success.
• Meet weekly with the Academic Dean to review student progress and share updates.
• Facilitate teacher briefings on Learning Profiles and/or Academic Support Plans.
• Provide regular updates to the Academic Dean and faculty on academic supports and progress.
• Consult with the Director of Enrollment and Admissions about prospective students with learning needs.
• Support in-house academic and ELL tutors with scheduling.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate adolescent learners and to work well with colleagues
• Familiarity with learning management systems, such as Google classroom, preferred
• Participation in annual all-school events such as Program Night, Graduation, Convocation
• Participation in Experiential Learning aspects of our program, including Camping Trip and Endterm, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage
• Attendance at co-curricular aspects of our school program, e.g. All-School Meetings, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage
• Participation in Faculty Meetings and Professional Days, as agreed upon based on FTE work percentage

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email a résumé and letter of interest explaining their background to: positions@waringschool.org as soon as possible. 

​​About Waring School

Waring School is a co-educational, academic college preparatory school serving students in Grades 6-12 in Beverly, MA, on Boston’s North Shore. Founded in 1972, Waring offers challenging academics, extensive studio and performing arts, championship athletics and robotics, and a rich curriculum of French immersion and cultural exchange programs. Student travel is part of the program at all levels, including two trips to Europe in Grades 9 and 11. Waring uses multi-age groupings and offers numerous opportunities for student leadership. Waring’s graduates attend excellent colleges and universities, in the U.S. and abroad. Located on a former farm of 32 acres in a beautiful backwoods area of Beverly, Waring is convenient to all coastal towns and 30 minutes by commuter rail to Boston.

Waring School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Waring, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that affirms individual voices and promotes anti-racist education. Waring encourages candidates of color and of underrepresented groups to apply for our positions as well as teachers/staff from public schools. Waring School actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and student body, and does not discriminate in employment practice with regards to gender, race, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, or national and ethnic origin. Waring offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.