Job Description

• Our values : Integrity, Courage, & Excellence 
• Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the  Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences. We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Summary of Position

The school seeks an experienced Student Support Specialist who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. The role requires a dedicated commitment to enhancing and integrating learning support services for students with disabilities This person will interpret documentation, establish accommodations, and provide information and consultation to faculty and staff regarding students with disabilities. This position is a 10-month staff, exempt position beginning in August 2025 that will report to the Director of College and Academic Counseling.

Job Details
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Case management of students with documented learning disabilities including, creation and updating of individualized student Learning Profiles, working on direct interventions and skill development with students, annual review of accommodations plan .
• Work jointly with Athletic Trainer and School Nurse in case management for students with documented medical or physical conditions that affect mobility, learning or temporarily require academic accommodations.
• Review and maintain confidentiality of evaluations, academic files, and standardized testing.
• Communicate with and provide guidance and professional development to teachers so they can best support students with neuro diversities. 
• Prepare accommodations requests for College Board, ACT and Postsecondary options. 
• Collaborate with the Testing Coordinator for school-based administration of ACT and College Board exams.  
• Support assistive technology for students with learning differences when indicated.
• Serve as a member of the Admission Review Committee relative to potential students who have diagnosed disabilities. 
• Oversee the Guided Study Hall classes to provide executive functioning and some content-specific support.

Identify and support  all students.

• Attend academic support meetings in support of student success, collaborate relative to interventions and short-term modifications with academic advisors and faculty.
• Refer to outside tutors and evaluators when deemed appropriate 
• Provides short-term learning support for students needing study and organization strategies, time management, and test preparation
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop division-wide programming to help students know themselves as learners and to utilize strategies for academic success. 

Required Experience, Degree and Skills

• All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, or a related field and at least three prior years of experience. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with the College Board and ACT accommodations process.
• Knowledge of psychoeducational assessment and learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and educational accommodation planning.

More about St. Michael's Prep

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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About St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is accredited through the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael’s Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit. Come join our community!

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