The Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School is looking for an experienced, student-centered Student Services Coordinator to join our community as a full-time faculty member. The primary emphasis of this position will be on reading support, and the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to help develop a program that will make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with learning differences.

To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate should have a Bachelors degree in special education or a related field, with a Masters degree preferred. The candidate should also have at least five years of experience working in an independent school setting, and training in specialized programs such as Orton-Gillingham or other language-based learning strategies is ideal. We are seeking a candidate who has a demonstrated passion for working with children and a deep understanding of traditional and emerging educational trends.

Reporting to the General Studies Director, the Student Services Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

● Develop and update student accommodation plans for students with approved documentation.

● Distribute accommodation plans to teaching faculty, advisors, counselors, and administrators.

● Collaborate with faculty and administrators to implement and ensure reasonable accommodations are utilized.

● Help students implement accommodations and utilize strategies to enhance academic development.

● Coach faculty and administrators with supplemental instructional methods for individualizing and differentiating instructions for students with specific, identified learning needs.

● Interpret psychological-educational testing to identify academic needs and implement accommodations to enhance academic success.

● Assess student learning needs and abilities to produce useful academic strategies.

● Make appropriate referrals for educational testing, academic coaching, and tutoring.

● Act as a liaison between parents, students, and faculty to provide guidance and expertise to help students reach their educational goals.

● Live the schools ethos, which promotes respectful, open-minded interaction among people representing disparate perspectives.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, and parents, and will be expected to make contributions beyond the classroom, such as through advisory and clubs. Living the schools ethos, which promotes respectful, open-minded interaction among people representing disparate perspectives, is essential for this role.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: hr@hmjds.org.