Student Support Manager

Student Support Manager
Temple Beth Shalom Religious School – Austin, TX
Part Time | Non-Exempt
Hours: Sundays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. + approximately 3 flexible hours during the
week
Compensation: $55/hour
Schedule: Approximately 7 hours/week averaged across the school year, with
some seasonal fluctuation based on trainings, orientation, and student support
needs
About the Role
At Temple Beth Shalom, we believe that Jewish learning should feel joyful,
meaningful, accessible, and deeply supportive for every child and family. We are
looking for a compassionate, collaborative, and proactive Student Support
Manager to help us continue building a religious school culture where students are
set up to succeed and teachers feel equipped to support a wide range of learners.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in education, child development,
special education, counseling, behavioral support, or a related field who loves
working directly with kids while also partnering closely with families and teachers.
The Student Support Manager will play a key role in helping us think intentionally
and creatively about how we support diverse learners in our community.
As a supplementary Jewish educational program that meets primarily once a week,
our goal is not to replicate a full school-day support model, but rather to
thoughtfully adapt accommodations and strategies in ways that help students feel
successful, included, and able to meaningfully participate in Jewish learning and
community.
Key Responsibilities
Student Support & Planning
• Review and interpret student learning plans (IEPs, 504s, evaluations, and
related documentation)
• Help translate accommodations and recommendations into practical
strategies for our religious school setting
• Partner with families and teachers to develop individualized approaches that
support student success
• Consult with teachers about classroom supports, accommodations, and
proactive strategies
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality while ensuring teachers have the tools
and information they need
Family Communication & Partnership
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families navigating learning,
behavioral, emotional, or social support needs within the religious school
environment
• Build strong relationships with families rooted in trust, empathy,
collaboration, and open communication
• Meet and communicate with families proactively to better understand
students’ strengths, challenges, triggers, accommodations, and successful
support strategies
• Help families feel seen, heard, and supported while also setting realistic
expectations within the context of a once-weekly supplementary educational
program
• Provide follow-up communication after significant classroom or behavioral
incidents when appropriate
• Collaborate with families and staff to help create consistent and supportive
approaches for students
• Help identify when additional classroom support, accommodations, or outside
resources may be beneficial
Classroom & Behavioral Support
• Serve as the primary support person for more significant behavioral or
emotional challenges that arise during Sunday school
• Help teachers navigate situations that extend beyond the scope of typical
classroom management
• Provide in-the-moment support when needed and help develop proactive
strategies for future success
• Support students in ways that preserve dignity, relationship, and belonging
• Help create systems and strategies that allow students to remain connected
to classroom and community life whenever possible
Classroom Aide Coordination
• Help supervise and support individual classroom aides working with students
• Provide guidance to aides around classroom expectations, student support
strategies, and communication practices
• Collaborate with the education team to help determine when additional
classroom support may be beneficial
Teacher Training & Coaching
• Lead a training during teacher orientation focused on:
o Child development
o Classroom management
o Supporting diverse learners
o Creating inclusive classroom environments
• Provide ongoing coaching and consultation for teachers throughout the year
as needed
• Lead a session at the Austin city-wide Jewish educator training
Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with the Director of Youth Education & Programming and
education team
• Build strong relationships with families rooted in partnership, trust, and open
communication
• Communicate proactively with teachers and staff around student support
needs
• Help foster a culture in which asking for support is normalized and
encouraged
About You
You genuinely enjoy working with children and understand that behavior is
communication. You approach both students and adults with empathy, curiosity,
and patience.
You are calm under pressure, able to navigate challenging situations thoughtfully,
and skilled at building collaborative relationships with teachers and families.
You are organized, flexible, and able to thrive in the dynamic environment of a
Sunday morning religious school.
Most importantly, you believe that every child deserves to feel successful, included,
and cared for in Jewish community.
Qualifications
• Background in education, special education, social work, counseling,
psychology, child development, or a related field
• Experience working with children in schools, camps, youth programs, or
similar settings
• Familiarity with IEPs, 504 plans, differentiated learning strategies, and
behavior support approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, clergy, families, and staff
• Experience supervising support staff, aides, or paraprofessionals preferred
• Experience leading trainings or professional development preferred
Why This Role Matters
We know that our students learn in different ways, process emotions differently,
and show up with different strengths and challenges. This role helps ensure that
our religious school continues growing into a place where all learners — and the
adults supporting them — can thrive.