senior manager, academic support programs

WHO WE ARE

Hamlin Robinson School (HRS) ignites the academic and creative potential of students with

dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Since 1983, we have been

Washington’s only non-profit school dedicated exclusively to these students’ unique academic

and social-emotional needs.

We believe every child deserves a learning environment where they feel safe, understood, and

empowered. With small class sizes (1:15 teacher-student ratio) and a structured, multisensory

approach, students gain confidence and a sense of ownership over their learning through

meaningful moments of authentic success. In traditional school settings, students with dyslexia

often internalize their challenges as a personal failure. We exist to change that.

More than just academics, HRS is often the first place where students feel truly understood and

capable. For families, seeing their child engage joyfully in learning, sometimes for the first time,

is transformational. Hamlin Robinson School values diversity and welcomes the unique

contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities. Please view our Equity Statement

and full Non-Discrimination Policy on the HRS Website.

WHY HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL

At HRS, we know that just as students need the right environment to thrive, so do faculty and

staff. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven workplace where all employees are supported,

valued, and equipped with the tools and training they need to succeed.
• Purpose-Driven Work – Every member of the HRS team contributes to shaping the student

experience, helping learners build confidence and achieve success.
• Collaborative & Mission-Aligned Community – With a shared purpose guiding the work of all

employees, we create clarity, strengthen connections, and advance collective progress.
• Commitment to Professional Growth – Ongoing development is deeply valued, supporting

skill-building, curiosity, and growth within a dynamic and supportive community.

WHO YOU ARE
• You are collaborative, resilient, flexible, diplomatic, and patient, with a strong sense of humor

and professional presence.
• You are organized, motivated, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You are comfortable working with students, families, faculty, and staff and building positive

relationships across the school community.
• You maintain a positive, student-centered approach when supporting students and families

through challenges.
• You demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain

confidentiality.
• You hold, or are working toward, a master's degree in special education, educational

leadership, or a related field (strongly preferred).
• You have extensive experience directly supporting students with IEPs and language-based

learning differences.
• You have proven experience managing a small-to-medium team of educators or specialists.
• You have proven expertise in applying evidence-based practices to effectively support diverse

learners.

THE JOB

Position: Senior Manager, Academic Support Programs

Reports to: Head of Learning Center

Job Classification: Full time, Exempt

The Senior Manager, Academic Support Programs is a specialized leadership role focused on

the pedagogical excellence and operational execution of the Learning Center’s core services.

This individual serves as a high-level practitioner and administrator, with a primary focus on

supporting students who require intensive, individualized instruction, specifically those with

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Reporting directly to the Head of Learning Center, the manager is responsible for the quality of

tutoring delivery and the management of select programs as assigned. While the Head of

Learning Center maintains executive authority over the center's strategic growth, fiscal health,

and operational framework, the senior manager ensures that instructional execution and

student outcomes meet the highest standards of educational equity and effectiveness.

Specialized Instructional Leadership
• Analyze student IEPs and 504 plans to design and implement individualized tutoring

service plans, including clearly defined learning goals and measurable outcomes, service

plan attendance and monthly reporting, including progress reports, ensuring tutoring

interventions directly align with designated objectives, legal accommodations, and

evidence-based practices.
• Design and oversee specialized instructional pathways (e.g., structured literacy,

multisensory math) that are evidence-based for students with language-based learning

differences.
• Maintain a rigorous data collection system to track student growth, providing the Head

of Learning Center with regular reports on program efficacy.

Personnel & Program Management
• Lead a dedicated team of specialized tutors, providing clinical observations, coaching,

and regular performance feedback.
• Design and deliver inclusive, evidence-based training for staff by developing learning

objectives, instructional materials, and engaging activities for both in-person and virtual

sessions; and facilitating group learning experiences as needed.
• At the discretion of the Head of Learning Center, take full management responsibility for

select programs (e.g., summer intensives, specific community cohorts, or academic-

based afterschool initiatives).

Operational Support
• Co-manage the logistics of the tutoring schedule, student placements, and resource

allocation to ensure a seamless experience for families.
• Serve as a bridge between the classroom and the tutoring center, ensuring teachers and

parents are aligned on a student’s "whole-child" progress.

Stakeholder & Family Relations
• Act as a primary point of contact for families navigating the complexities of specialized

tutoring and school-based support.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: $82,000-$92,000

Position Classification: Exempt

Benefits: 93% employee covered Medical, Dental and Vision. 403(b) (up to 7% employer

match), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Earn up to 12 Sick/Personal

days.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Rod Walton, Head of Learning Center, He/him

Hamlin Robinson School

Email: [email protected] with “Senior Manager, Academic Support Programs” in the

subject line.