Reports To: Principal of P-8

Position Purpose: The Middle School Learning Specialist supports both individual students and the school community in addressing learning differences

Specific Expectations for P-8 Employees: In addition to regular teaching responsibilities (including but not limited to preparing curriculum and grade reporting, class prep, student reporting report card narratives, parent-teacher conferences, supervision duties, classroom substitution, advisory, elective teaching, office hours, outdoor education/field trips, etc.), the following duties and responsibilities are required as part of the P-8 faculty/staff workload:

Responsibilities beyond the boundaries of teaching assignments that foster a growth mindset in order to continually improve our P-8 program such as professional development and trainings, attendance of or participation in, mandatory meetings and/or events (Directors Days, Open Houses, accreditation meetings, etc.) are required as directed by your supervisor. All employees will be paid appropriately and according to current law.

Essential Functions

• Teaches grade-leveled Academic Skills Course (ASC).
• Observes and monitors students for academic difficulties and skill development.
• Works 1:1 and in small groups to address learning challenges.
• Develops individual learning plans and monitors their implementation.
• Provides leadership and collaborates with faculty in teaching students with diverse learning profiles.
• Collaborates with parents and teachers to assist students with individualized educational goals.
• Facilitates learning services and follow-up support as needed.
• Plans and co-teaches skills-based content lessons across subjects and grade levels.
• Collaborates with the admissions department to interview prospective families and review files of students with diagnosed learning differences.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve teaching and learning.
• Serves as a middle school advisor.
• Performs other duties (recess, dismissal, etc.) as directed.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or post-graduate work in education with emphasis in varied exceptionalities or learning disabilities.
• A minimum of three years teaching in a special education environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to mentor and coach executive functioning skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
• Enjoys working with children and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community.
• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria .
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.