PreK–12 Student Support Manager at Sacramento Waldorf School Share on X      Print Application Deadline

11/8/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 9/8/2025 Contact Sidonie Ospina
Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$27 - $35 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 Months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer

Founded in 1959, Sacramento Waldorf School (SWS) is the oldest Waldorf school in Northern California, offering a nurturing and holistic education from Early Childhood through Twelfth Grade. Situated on a beautiful 22-acre campus along the American River, our school is home to over 450 students and features a 3.5-acre working farm, providing rich opportunities for outdoor and environmental education. At SWS, we foster a community-oriented environment where creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning thrive. As an accredited school, we are committed to the development of the whole child—intellectually, socially, and spiritually—through a curriculum that blends academics with the arts, practical skills, and emotional intelligence. We value each child’s unique potential and provide our students with a supportive and inclusive educational experience designed to help them grow into thoughtful, compassionate, and confident individuals. Our dedicated and talented faculty and staff work together to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically, express themselves creatively, and contribute positively to society. We are proud of our diverse and engaged community and actively support efforts toward equity, inclusion, and social renewal. Sacramento Waldorf School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Sacramento Waldorf School seeks a Student Support Manager to oversee and guide student support services across PreK–12. This role works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and outside specialists to ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a supportive and inclusive environment. The Student Support Manager (SSM) oversees the Student Support Committee using Kim John Payne’s Three Streams framework (MTSS). The SSM coordinates academic, social-emotional, and behavioral supports; manages documentation; liaises with public school IEP systems; tracks data and reporting; and fosters positive family interactions. The SSM develops and supports learning plans in collaboration with teachers, parents, and outside providers but does not provide direct therapeutic or instructional services. The role also serves as a Title IX liaison and participates in committee leadership.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print    Welcoming Communication – Provide a timely, welcoming response to families and colleagues by answering or returning calls and emails promptly. Parent Liaison – Facilitate communication between parents and public-school Individualized Education Program (IEP) systems; represent SWS at IEP meetings. Observations and Enrollment Support – Conduct classroom observations; participate in enrollment interviews for prospective lower school students. Documentation Management – Collaborate with Student Support Committees (LS/HS) to manage documentation for PreK–12 students. Statistics and Reporting – Track and report relevant student support data for administration, faculty, and the Board of Trustees. Family and Student Meetings – Work proactively with teachers, administrators, and SEL faculty to create positive, supportive family and student meetings. Academic Support Coordination – Coordinate Tier 3 academic support, developing and supporting student plans based on IEP or private assessment recommendations. Title IX Liaison – Support coordination of Title IX cases as they arise. Committee Participation – Collaborate with Student Support Executive Chairs on agendas; attend weekly Student Support Committee meetings. Reports and Supervision – Prepare reports as needed; assist with student supervision in common areas. Other Duties – Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements / Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. * Experience in an educational setting preferably holds a special education credential. * Working knowledge of Waldorf education and ability to articulate its benefits.

* Interest Letter, Resume, 3 references

Requirements / Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. * Experience in an educational setting preferably holds a special education credential. * Working knowledge of Waldorf education and ability to articulate its benefits.

* Interest Letter, Resume, 3 references

Comments and Other Information Sacramento Waldorf School is at an exciting point in its 66-year history. Preschool through High School, we are deeply engaged in developing anti-bias pedagogy and policies, auditing our curriculum for values alignment, training in restorative practices, and working on the next evolution of our Waldorf education programming. Waldorf schools, as intentional cultural institutions, have a responsibility to actualize social renewal in a living and responsive way. We believe that knowledge has been collectively created, is owned by all, and should be utilized in service of humanity. Sacramento Waldorf School is committed to welcoming and affirming diverse experiences and creating shared practices that represent all people in our learning community. Sacramento Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. Sacramento Waldorf School asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion; personal improvement; and service to the Sacramento Waldorf School mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve the students, faculty, and families of the school. General information for prospective employees: If employed for 75% or more over the course of the year, employees are eligible to participate in the following school-provided benefits: a. Individual health and dental insurance 95% employer-paid for select plans b. Dependent health and dental insurance 75% of premium c. Individual and dependent vision insurance (partial employer-paid) d. Eligible dependent children receive a tuition remission equal to 75% of the employee's Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) percentage, applicable to employees who are 75% FTE or higher.f. $10,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase additional coverage g. Personal time, holidays, and sick leave as outlined in the Employee Handbook h. Up to 2% match in the School’s Retirement Plan upon completion of two years of full-time employment To apply, please complete an application, and submit a resume and letter of interest to jobs@sacwaldorf.org. Comments and Other Information
Sacramento Waldorf School is at an exciting point in its 66-year history. Preschool through High School, we are deeply engaged in developing anti-bias pedagogy and policies, auditing our curriculum for values alignment, training in restorative practices, and working on the next evolution of our Waldorf education programming. Waldorf schools, as intentional cultural institutions, have a responsibility to actualize social renewal in a living and responsive way. We believe that knowledge has been collectively created, is owned by all, and should be utilized in service of humanity. Sacramento Waldorf School is committed to welcoming and affirming diverse experiences and creating shared practices that represent all people in our learning community. Sacramento Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. Sacramento Waldorf School asks all employees to proactively commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion; personal improvement; and service to the Sacramento Waldorf School mission, bringing energy and excitement to serve the students, faculty, and families of the school. General information for prospective employees: If employed for 75% or more over the course of the year, employees are eligible to participate in the following school-provided benefits: a. Individual health and dental insurance 95% employer-paid for select plans b. Dependent health and dental insurance 75% of premium c. Individual and dependent vision insurance (partial employer-paid) d. Eligible dependent children receive a tuition remission equal to 75% of the employee's Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) percentage, applicable to employees who are 75% FTE or higher.f. $10,000 life insurance policy with the option to purchase additional coverage g. Personal time, holidays, and sick leave as outlined in the Employee Handbook h. Up to 2% match in the School’s Retirement Plan upon completion of two years of full-time employment To apply, please complete an application, and submit a resume and letter of interest to jobs@sacwaldorf.org. Links Related To This Job Vision, Mission, & Values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Application Form CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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