WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS OF AUGUSTA

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a Pre-K through 12 regionally-accredited, coeducational, college-preparatory, Christian day school enrolling over 500 students. The 34-acre campus is located in a residential section of Augusta, which is Georgia’s second largest metropolitan area. The school is affiliated with First Presbyterian Church of Augusta (PCA), but the student body and faculty include members from more than 90 different local churches of various denominations.

We are interested in receiving applications from Christian school educators who view their calling as teaching and discipling students for the advancement of God’s kingdom as we equip students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Such educators with sound academic credentials who desire to serve in an academically challenging, Christian environment with highly engaging and responsible students should apply.

Qualified educators interested in becoming our Director of Academic Support for the 2025-2026 school year can begin the application process found on the school website at  https://www.wsa.net/jobs

LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT (Full-time)

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Middle/Upper School Director of Academic Support to maintain consistency of Academic Support Pre-K through 12

• Serves as an Academic Coach for grades K-5

• Reviewing documentation of incoming students/new applicants when needed.

• Reviews and interprets educational testing and writes Academic Support Plans

• Makes recommendation and suggests and/or implements additional evaluations based on meeting and review of student needs 

• Oversees implementation of Academic Support Plan and works with classroom teachers to manage accommodations

• Oversees Academic Coachs and assists with training

• Observes Academic Support students as needed in classroom and resource setting

• Communicates weekly with classroom teachers to track student progress 

• Communicates regularly with parents

• Attends all parent-teacher conferences of students in the program

• Schedules and leads follow-up conferences with parents, students and teachers in August, December, and April to review progress and accommodations 

• Maintains files and accurate records of students in the program

• Assists with planning and professional development training of faculty regarding learning disabilities and best practices

• Practices confidentiality in regard to students in the program, their Academic Support Plans, accommodations, and handling of paperwork/documents deemed confidential to the AS program

• May work with administrators and curriculum coordinators as needed to review curriculum needs, test scores, and overall student school program in terms of student support

• Maintain a list of outside educational testing providers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field, Master's Degree preferred

• 3+ year’s experience teaching students in a variety of classes and age groups 

• Extensive knowledge of learning differences and instructional strategies

• Orton Gillingham teaching experience required.  OG Certification preferred

Abilities Needed 

1. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 

2. Speech Recognition – The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. 

3. Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 

4. Written Comprehension and Expression – The ability to understand and communicate information and ideas in writing so others can understand. 

5. Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. 

6. Vision – the ability to see details at a close range as well as at a distance. 

7. Environment – The ability to work in a potentially stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts. 

8. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

9. The ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. 

10. Generally works in a climate-controlled environment.