Lower School Coordinator of Academic Services
Fall 2026
THE POSITION
The Park School seeks a full-time Lower School Coordinator of Academic Services to join the Lower School Student Support Team, which includes the Lower School Principal, Lower School Assistant Principal, and Lower School Counselor. In addition to working closely with the Student Support Team, the Coordinator of Academic Services meets regularly with a Math Specialist, two Reading Specialists, and classroom teachers to support all students in the Lower School.
The Coordinator of Academic Services provides resources, instructional strategies, professional development, and guidance for faculty with a particular focus on support and enrichment to meet the needs of all students. The role includes the development and communication of learning plans and coordination of services with families and outside providers. The Academic Services Coordinator also works directly with students providing ongoing assessment, as well as academic support and challenge to students individually and in small groups. This position reports to the Lower School Principal.
Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.
We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.
We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.
The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 803 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.
Park’s Lower School is committed to progressive principles of education. Respect for children and confidence in their natural capacity to learn — and to enjoy learning — are key. The program at all grade levels centers on experiential learning within an integrated curriculum. Our approach emphasizes open-ended inquiry and problem solving, collaborative projects, and exposure to a wide range of learning activities and materials, anchored by a focus on essential understandings and attention to basic skills.
The Lower School at Park includes Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, with an enrollment of 275 students and 40+ faculty. Support personnel include a Lower School Principal, Assistant Principal, Academic Services Coordinator, Learning Specialists, and Counselor. Special area teachers provide instruction in art, music, physical education, Spanish, library, technology, and science.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Academic Support and Intervention:
- Monitor students for potential academic support or needs for enrichment.
- Provide direct academic support to students individually and in small groups.
- Oversee testing and learning accommodations.
- Communicate with outside professionals as needed.
- Review and interpret assessments from outside providers including students’ psychoeducational evaluations.
- Create, communicate, and implement student learning plans.
- Administer selected diagnostic evaluation tools in partnership with teachers, families, and outside providers.
- Coordinate the services of the Lower School Math and Reading Specialists and meet regularly with the Lower School Student Support Team.
- Collaborate with the Middle School Student Support Team to support students moving from Lower to Middle School.
- Oversee on-campus tutoring schedule and collaborate with tutors.
Teacher Support:
- Collaborate with faculty to implement learning plans and instructional accommodations.
- Conduct student observations.
- Provide guidance and professional development for faculty about academic support based on current science-based research and evidence-based practices.
Program and Curriculum:
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt curricular materials and assessment practices.
- Assess achievement and curricular efficacy in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
Family Support and Education:
- Communicate directly with families regarding learning and academic support.
- Provide referrals for outside academic support and/or evaluation.
- Plan and/or support family education programs related to academic support and learning profiles.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of the Lower School Admission Committee as needed.
- Participate in the admission process for prospective students including assessment and observations as needed.
- Orchestrate all aspects of annual standardized testing (ERB) across Grades 3-5.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field.
- At least five years experience as a learning specialist or in a related field.
- Experience working with neurodiverse students, Pre-K-5th Grade age preferred.
- Possess a strong knowledge base of neurodiverse learners.
- General knowledge of neurodiverse learning styles and experience using learning profiles and educational diagnoses to guide instructional support.
- Knowledge of assistive technology, online resources, and apps that support executive functioning and academic success.
- Passionate about Park’s progressive mission, and an advocate for diversity work and the promotion of health and wellness.
- Orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods.
- Must have the ability to form relationships based on a high degree of trust with all types of people and help those in the most challenging of situations: the students, the faculty, the parents, and administration.
- Must be highly organized, an excellent communicator, and able to respond promptly to student issues and faculty needs.
- Personal skills needed to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience with Responsive Classroom and UFLI literacy curricula is preferred.
- Candidates from diverse backgrounds or who have experience in cultural competency work are strongly encouraged to apply.
SALARY
Park’s job requirements differ, with some positions requiring no experience, while others require years of expertise. Our salary range is from $51,500 to $82,500 and is based on factors such as years of experience, qualifications, full-or part-time status, and schedule. If selected for the role, your salary will be determined by your experience and qualifications. Salaries do not include benefits that are described below.
BENEFITS
Park’s benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are also available. Employees receive disability and parental leave, along with paid time off. Other resources include an Employee Assistance Program, a Computer Buying Program, and various wellness initiatives. Additionally, the school offers the following distinctive programs:
- Faculty & Curricular Advancement (FACA) Program: A $5.6 million endowed program, established in 1989, supports summer professional development work by faculty. This program provides full salary and benefits for work on group or individual projects. Approximately 40% of Park faculty participate in FACA projects each summer. Projects are selected through a formal, competitive review process.
- Tuition Remission: Under current policy, employees who have been employed at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. (Faculty children must meet the same standards for admission as all other applicants.) During the first two years of employment, employees may apply for Park’s need-based tuition assistance program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, personal statement, résumé, and completed employment application (found here) via email or US mail. Please also indicate whether there are any special circumstances that will affect the timing of your search, availability for interviews, and decisions for the coming year.
CONTACT
Priscilla Morales, Associate Head of School
The Park School
2425 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
[email protected]
The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.
