Middle School Learning Specialist - Part Time - 50%

Location: 2501 MN 100, Saint Louis Park, MN – Minnesota
Job Type: Part-time

About the Role

The Middle School Learning Specialist is a dedicated educator who provides targeted academic support, instructional strategies, and advocacy for students with diverse learning needs in grades 6-8. This role focuses on helping students succeed in the general education curriculum through small group support in executive functioning, facilitating accommodations, and collaboration with teachers, families, and support staff. The Learning Specialist promotes an inclusive learning environment and supports teachers with strategies for neurodiverse learners. This position works in collaboration with the Director of Learning Support.

As a Catholic school, all employees are expected to respect the teaching of the Church, though it is not a prerequisite that all employees be Catholic (except in the teaching of religion).

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Student Support
  • Teach study skills, executive functioning strategies, time management, note-taking, and test-taking techniques.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to provide accommodations to students, including reading tests aloud during prep periods.
• Collaboration & Consultation
  • Work closely with general education teachers, counselors, administrators, and related service providers.
  • Participate in Student Support Team (SST) and parent meetings.
  • Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress and strategies for home support.
• Classroom Duties
  • Teach classes as assigned by the principal.
  • Provide evidence of adequate preparation, including lesson plans available for substitutes.
  • Tailor pacing to student needs and employ a variety of techniques to motivate and meet different learning styles, including the use of technology.
  • Demonstrate control of classroom dynamics and enforce rules/expectations from the BSM student handbook.
  • Incorporate elements of the current strategic plan.
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Maintain licensure and continue education in content and methods.
  • Attend required meetings and events.
  • Chaperone or supervise duties as assigned.
  • Keep accurate records and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Respond timely, respectfully, and effectively to parents, teachers, staff, administration, visitors, and volunteers.
  • Support and facilitate initiatives of the current BSM strategic plan.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a related field.
• Minnesota teaching license or ability to obtain one; Special Education License preferred.

Pay

Starting salary range based on DOQ step & lane grid from $44,331.