Learning Specialist (Life Skills Program)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in both individual and small group modalities
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized goals and the maintenance of special education paperwork
• Work in conjunction with a program-dedicated Social Worker to meet student social-emotional and educational needs
• Consult, collaboration, and coordination with all team members regarding services
• Consult with team members on curriculum modifications and accommodations based on learning needs
• Provide staff with resources, tools, and in-class recommendations related to students' needs
• Develop Individual Education Plans, transition plans, measurable goals, and appropriate accommodations/modifications
• Successfully experience teaching students who have a variety of educational disabilities
• Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other educational personnel
• Responsible for coordination of home and school communication regarding educational programming when appropriate
• Able to ensure accurate data collection and analysis
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team in the development of student programming

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Must be certified as a Special Education Teacher (1900)
• At least three or more years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Special Education Law
• Preferred: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Certification (1833)
• Knowledge and experience in a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS)
• Knowledge and experience in Competency-Based Grading
• Experience in a co-teaching model