Upper School Academic Support

This is a part-time position within the Upper School Academic Support department reporting to the Head of Upper School and the Director of Student Support.

Major Responsibilities:

• Working with assigned students on organizational and time-management skills.
• Writing and executing an individualized plan for each student
• Attending students of concern meetings
• Collaborating with faculty in the Upper School
• Working with the Academic Dean, Class Deans and Support Team to create and implement strategies for students
• Serving as a resource for Upper School students
• Providing referrals, and working in consultation with parents, teachers, and outside professionals

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must...
  • Effectively communicate with parents, students, learning specialists, counselors, nurses, and teachers
  • Be well organized and detailed oriented
  • Have a master's degree and/or experience as a reading specialist, special educator or other area of academic support.
• The ideal candidate will...
  • Understand how to assess qualifications for accommodations for standardized testing
  • Have experience at an Independent School providing academic support to students

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching, to coaching, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application. Cover letter and resume should be uploaded in the resume section of the application. Applications received missing supporting documents will receive less consideration. Please note - clearances are not required at the time of application but will be required for employment. No phone calls, please.