2026-2027 Academic Year

Location: Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS), Greater Washington, DC Area
Organization: Sulam

Salary Range: $90k-$100k

This is a full time, 12 month position

Lead with Purpose. Build Belonging. Shape the Future of Inclusive Education.

Sulam is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as the next Director of Sulam@JDS - a nationally recognized model of inclusion within a Jewish day school setting.

Sulam@JDS is a unique and powerful partnership between Sulam and Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS), where students with learning differences receive highly specialized support while fully participating in a rigorous, pluralistic independent Jewish day school environment.

This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to transform lives, strengthen community, and redefine what is possible in inclusive education.

About the Program

Grounded in the belief that every child belongs, Sulam@JDS integrates students with diverse learning profiles into mainstream classrooms, supported by a comprehensive and individualized model.

The program is built on the framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - an approach that proactively creates multiple pathways for engagement, understanding, and expression so that all students can access both challenge and support.

At Sulam@JDS, learning is holistic. Academic, social, emotional, and Jewish spiritual development are deeply interconnected, ensuring that each child feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

The current program serves students in grades K-5, with expanding enrollment for the coming academic year.

The Opportunity

The Director will lead all aspects of the Sulam@JDS program, ensuring excellence in student support, staff development, and program operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of educators and related service providers, including hiring, scheduling, and professional development

• Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring high-quality instruction across academic and support areas

• Design, implement, and monitor individualized student programs, including schedules, progress tracking, and data-driven instructional planning

• Support student growth across academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning domains, including behavior plans and interventions

• Coordinate student services and documentation, including FEPs, evaluations, progress reports, and related services (e.g., speech, counseling)

• Collaborate with general education partners, families, outside providers, and faculty to support student success

• Partner with leadership and admissions on program development, candidate review, assessments, and placement decisions

Who You Are

You are a mission-driven leader who believes deeply in the power of inclusion and the potential of every child.

You bring:

• A degree in Special Education (preferred)

• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience

• Strong communication skills - both written and oral

• A collaborative, team-oriented approach

• The ability to lead with both head and heart

Most importantly, you are someone who sees each child as an individual with unique strengths - and is committed to building systems that allow them to succeed.

Why This Role Matters

At Sulam@JDS, inclusion is not a program - it is a philosophy and a responsibility.

The next Director will build on a strong foundation and help shape the future of a program that is:

• Changing the trajectory of students’ lives

• Strengthening families

• Serving as a model for inclusive education across the Jewish community and beyond

Salary & Benefits

Annual Salary: $90 - $100K  based on experience and responsibilities 

Sulam offers a warm, mission-driven work environment and a collaborative team culture. Benefits include:

• Paid time off
  
  

• Early dismissal on Fridays (2:45 PM in winter, 3:45 PM in fall/spring)
  
  

• Time off for Jewish holidays
  
  

• Professional development opportunities

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Ariel Kramer at kramera@mjbha.org

Join us in building a community where every child belongs—and every child can thrive.

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