Parents
The Shefa School is a Jewish community day school in Manhattan serving students in grades K-8 who benefit from a specialized educational environment in order to develop their strengths while addressing their learning challenges. We specifically serve students with language-based learning disabilities who have not yet reached their potential levels of success in traditional classroom settings. Shefa is a pluralistic community school, serving families across the range of Jewish involvement and observance. At Shefa, we believe that differences are a source of strength and that we are all enriched by a diversity of perspectives.
● Guide families through the admissions process as their first and primary point of contact
● Communicate promptly, effectively, and positively with families through all stages of the admissions process
● Compile, read and evaluate applicant files
● Interview and conduct assessment screening for applicants
● Serve as a member of the school’s Admissions Committee
● Collaborate closely with and report to the Director of Admissions
● Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records on applicants, the admissions process, and enrollment statistics
● Schedule and coordinate information sessions for prospective parents and interviews for prospective students
● Give tours to prospective students and families as well as referring professionals
● Communicate and maintain strong relationships with professionals who refer prospective students and serve as references
● Assist with marketing and communication efforts, including development of print and web content and social media for various uses
● Guide families through the admissions process as their first and primary point of contact
● Communicate promptly, effectively, and positively with families through all stages of the admissions process
● Compile, read and evaluate applicant files
● Interview and conduct assessment screening for applicants
● Serve as a member of the school’s Admissions Committee
● Collaborate closely with and report to the Director of Admissions
● Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records on applicants, the admissions process, and enrollment statistics
● Schedule and coordinate information sessions for prospective parents and interviews for prospective students
● Give tours to prospective students and families as well as referring professionals
● Communicate and maintain strong relationships with professionals who refer prospective students and serve as references
● Assist with marketing and communication efforts, including development of print and web content and social media for various uses
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in a school or non-profit setting
● School experience and knowledge of special education in grades K-8 strongly preferred
● Experience with database management and marketing preferred
● Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups
