The Academic Support Chair helps design, coordinate, and sustain a focused academic support program to allow students to thrive at Waring, in close partnership with Academic Dean, Student Support Team (SST), Admissions, and faculty.
This role prioritizes students with documented learning needs and those experiencing acute academic challenges, and works directly with students, families, and teachers to ensure students have the structure, tools, and guidance for academic success.
The Academic Support Chair reports to the Academic Dean.
Key responsibilities:
Academic Support Leadership
- Serve as the primary coordinator of academic support for students with documented learning needs or are experiencing acute academic challenges, partnering closely with the Academic Dean to refine and maintain effective support structures.
- Review neuropsychological evaluations, IEPs, and other documentation to develop actional learning profiles to guide classroom practices and promote student success.
- Develop and oversee individualized Student Support Plans for students with significant or time-sensitive academic needs.
- Monitor student progress through regular communication with teachers and advisors, and recommend adjustments or next steps when patterns of concern or growth emerge.
- Coordinate individual and small group academic supports for students, including scheduling and overseeing academic tutors, with priority given to students with documented needs or active plans.
Communication and Liaison Work
- Serve as a core member of the Student Support Team (SST), contributing academic insight and coordination to collaborative planning for student success.
- Meet regularly with the Academic Dean to review student progress, share observations, and discuss strategies for student support.
