Learning Specialist

Job TypePart-timeDescriptionPosition: Learning SpecialistType: Part-Time 20 hours/week when school is in sessionSchedule: 4 hours/day 5 days a weekThe Learning Specialist provides essential academic support to our Kindergarten through 8th Grade students and their families so that students with learning challenges can flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Support from the Learning Specialist facilitates and encourages student self-advocacy, skill development, and the achievement of personal and academic goals. The Learning Specialist works in a highly collaborative environment and partners with students, parents, teachers, administration, and outside providers to effectively support students, understand individual needs, and facilitate student success.RequirementsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Recognize and support the unique Catholic, Dominican Mission of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic SchoolGive a witness as a Catholic/Christian in both professional and personal life, especially in areas of religious practice and morality.Engage in professional learning, including co-planning, department meetings, grade level meetings and other learning workBuild strong, lasting relationships with students, inspiring them to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and characterDirect Student SupportProvide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction to students based on documented learning needs and/or growth goalsIdentify and develop student skills and resources to maximize student successSupport students with learning differences by providing intervention and remediation in areas such as learning strategies, organization, study skills, and overcoming academic and personal challengesMake appropriate referrals for students and families to tutoring and other professional service providersProctor assessments as neededPlan and implement enrichment opportunities based on growth goalsAdditional/Administrative ResponsibilitiesPartner with teachers to identify effective strategies that meet the needs of students, assist with implementation of appropriate classroom and testing accommodations, and provide resources, assistance, advice, and training to help faculty meet the diverse needs of learnersAssist in the analysis of data to support student growth goals and school community outcomesReview supporting documentation for student support plans including any teacher evaluation forms and psycho-educational evaluations.Create, share, and maintain accommodation plans based on psycho-educational evaluation documentation and students' specific learning needsAttend parent meetings and/or parent-teacher conferences as needed to share student performance data, discuss student progress, determine next steps regarding individual learning plans, and develop and/or maintain supportRemain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice and researchAn ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:Bachelor's degree in special education or related field. Master's degree preferred.At least three years of experience as a learning specialist or in a related role.Knowledge of strategies for ELL students.A strong knowledge base in the area of learning differences, especially dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, AD/HD and Executive Functioning issues.Strength in Math instructionFamiliarity with legal responsibilities of non-public schools related to accommodations.Ability and desire to collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and parents.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Salary Description