Career Center

Dedicated to excellence in academics, the development of faith, and an emphasis on the whole child, Oak Knoll, a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools, offers a premier college preparatory program for girls in its grades 7–12 Upper School. For a position to begin in August 2023, Oak Knoll is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Academic/Student Services Coordinator. This role works as part of the student support team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve on the Student Support Team  
• Point person for students with documented learning differences and their families (or as referred by Division Head) 
• Develop and write student accommodation/learning plans for teachers and parents on students who have been tested by a specialist. Read and interpret psycho-educational tests and reports. 
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals regarding student learning plan 
• Coordinate services for students with academic accommodations, including proctoring of students with additional time for standardized tests 
• Support teachers develop their understanding of how to implement the actions outlined on the learning plan along with the Academic Support Counselor 
• Proactively provide information to students and families about seeking accommodations 
• Observe and evaluate students with learning plans to assess their learning strengths and challenges 
• Review current accommodation offerings and be knowledgeable about best practices in accommodations 
• Initiate and schedule parent conferences as needed  
• Serve as the School’s SSD Coordinator with the College Board (and serves in similar role with ACT and other testing bureaus), which includes managing and tracking all applications and related paperwork 
• Supervise the Assistant to Student Support’s coordination of on-campus standardized testing, including AP exams, for all students, and administer the testing for students with accommodations. Interpret, summarize, and make recommendations based on standardized testing results 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student profiles on the School’s LMS, including relevant test data, support strategies, and academic accommodations 
• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments  
• Facilitate referrals to community resources (educational testing, etc.), including follow-up communications with outside professionals 
• Serve as a resource to faculty to assist them in meeting the needs of their students, including leading occasional workshops and professional development on best practices in conjunction with Academic Support Councilor 
• Interview and complete academic screenings for Upper School applicants and serve on the Upper School Admissions Team 
• Serve as a club sponsor and an advisor to a small group of students 
• Teach in the Health & Wellness Department 
• Direct one-on-one or small-group instruction 
• Collaborate with Lower School student support faculty with a special focus on the transition from Lower School to Upper School 
• Engage in continuing professional development 
• Network with learning specialists at other independent schools  
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service 
• Engage in all aspects of community life while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values 
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School 
• Report to the Upper School Division Head 

About Oak Knoll 

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. 

Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to UpperSchoolJobs@OakKnoll.org. 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an educational setting working with students at the middle and high school levels to remediate deficits and being part of an interdisciplinary team 
• Experience interpreting psycho-educational evaluations 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (with a major concentration in special education or similar)  
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, psycho-educational tests, reports, and assistive technology 
• Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing  
• An excellent communicator with the ability to lead complex conversations with students, colleagues, parents, and outside professionals regarding student issues 
• An excellent collaborator with the ability to actively contribute to a team of student support faculty with the support of a part-time administrative assistant 
• Understand the complexities of an adolescent girl, how their brain is developing, and how they learn. Use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain, and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning  
• A commitment to girls’ education and to the educational mission of the Catholic Church through the philosophy and spirituality of Cornelia Connelly 
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel 
• An education mindset that believes that an educator’s role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child 
• Committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and justice in and outside of the classroom 
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated 
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside one’s department, including to club and advisory programs  
• Ability to uphold the School’s professional standards including punctuality, courtesy, and discretion 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills 

About Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is coeducational from PK to grade 6 and girls only in grades 7-12. We are part of the global Holy Child Network of Schools, which includes nine schools across the U.S. and 13 overseas. Oak Knoll is Judeo-Christian in heritage, Roman Catholic in teaching and worship, where we believe that each person is created by God for an intended purpose. An Oak Knoll education guides students to discover that purpose and make a significant, positive impact on the world. Oak Knoll is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn. For more information about Oak Knoll, visit www.oakknoll.org.

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