Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Director of Academic Support Programs and Learning Resources with responsibilities to begin on July 1, 2026. This position reports directly to the Head of School and is a member of the Administrative Team.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Manage multiple learning specialists and counselors in each division, as well as record-keeping and program

• Interpret psychological educational testing

• Assist in the development of interventions for behavioral, psychological or academic issues for students ranging from age 3 through grade 12

• Ability to hold and conceive the entire scope of the program, across all divisions, similar to a Division Head in terms of leadership, time, schedule and student needs

• Work with Division Heads to evaluate members of Student Support Services

• Support the priorities of the school

• Work with the Admissions Committee and the College Counseling Office in managing content of student learning profiles

• Lead Student Support Teams (SST) in all divisions

• Lead the communication to the parent community about services and accommodations to support diverse learners.

• Assist with faculty training regarding student support, consult with teachers and support services on academic issues, including accommodations for learning differences

• Regularly communicate with parents and outside professionals regarding academic and treatment plans for students or for general consultations

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in , special education, psychology, or school psychology, with Doctorate in psychology or related area preferred

• At least five years of , school psychology , or educational intervention experience, with appropriate and current professional certificate/license

• Experience working with school-age children and adolescents

• Crisis management experience

• Knowledge of learning differences and accommodations

• Knowledge of local mental health and educational resources

• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• Classroom environment

• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)

• Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)

• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in the classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.

• A non-smoking campus