Student Support Services Lead, Elementary

Maimonides School is hiring a Student Support Services Lead to start in August, 2026. The primary focus of this position is to coordinate student support services and to provide direct services to students. You will primarily work with elementary students and will collaborate with the Director of Student Support to unify and consolidate services for all students at Maimonides School (preK-12) The ideal candidate will be experienced in implementing IEP and 504 plans and coordinating services for students based on these plans. This role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Primary responsibilities

• Coordinate internal learning specialist and Gateways services
• Coordinate IEP meetings and collect the data needed
• Provide direct services to students
• Be a case manager for elementary students whose primary goals are academic in nature
• Initiate and sustain ongoing communication with faculty, teachers, and the principal regarding students
• Ensure implementation of accommodations and modifications as stated in students' IEPs, 504 plans, and private psycho-educational evaluations
• Translate testing results into Maimonides School’s Individualized Learning Profiles and keep them updated
• Maintain organized records of all students being served in the elementary school
• Monitor progress of students receiving services
• Help families understand service options, testing, and recommended interventions
• Help teachers accommodate ELL students and new students entering Maimonides with little Judaic studies and Hebrew language background
• Participate in the admissions process

Core skills

• Strong organizational skills and ease with Google sheets, docs, and electronic organizing
• Strong communication skills
• Strong belief that children do well if they can, and commitment to helping colleagues take this approach when working with them.
• Collaborative approach to working with students, teachers, and parents
• Strong professional growth mindset
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Confidence and expertise in relating to teachers, families and administrators

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Special Education
• Minimum 3 years experience working in an elementary school setting as a special education teacher
• Math or Hebrew intervention skills highly preferred
• Expertise in executive function instruction

Benefits

• Salary range is $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with years of experience and highest degree earned
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off for federal, state, and Jewish holidays; early release Fridays
• Long-term disability insurance, parental leave, and more

Join our family of outstanding educators and administrators who recognize each new day as an opportunity for creative ideas, collaboration, and connection. Maimonides is more than a school; it is a vibrant community whose members embody kindness and compassion for others.

Maimonides School is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Maimonides does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.