Middle School Learning Specialist

The Most Important Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting psychoeducational evaluation reports
• Creating and managing academic accommodation plans for students with diagnosed learning differences
• Designing and delivering daily lessons for an enrichment class on topics such as executive functioning skills or brain development
• Communicating regularly with the parents of students with diagnosed learning differences
• Meting with students with diagnosed learning differences on an as-needed basis
• Facilitating small group skill-building sessions with students of concern
• Attending grade level meetings to support teachers and offer insight and strategies
• Partnering with teachers on lesson design and pedagogical strategies
• Helping to facilitate the transition between divisions for students and parents/caregivers
• Meeting regularly with Middle School administration in support of students of concern
• Assisting families navigating the evaluation process

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as advisor to a small group of students and/or participate in extracurricular activities
• Participating in Evaluation Review Committee meetings
• Communicating with evaluating clinicians
• Collaborating with the Middle School counselor as appropriate
• Working in concert with Test Center Coordinator
• Delivering parent education programming
• Coordinating with the Philipson Health Center to develop and manage concussion accommodation plans and protocols
• Delivering professional development to colleagues
• Chaperoning school trips, including grade level overnight trips that engage in outdoor, experiential education

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has meaningful experience in working with students with diverse learning needs in small group and whole classroom settings
• Has a strong understanding of various learning differences and experience supporting students with learning profiles
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is skilled at managing multiple priorities on any given day
• Wants to be an active member of the school community outside of the classroom