Upper School Learning Resources Teacher

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Francis W. Parker School Full time

Job Summary:

Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12 th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the school currently enrolls 942 students and employs over 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers, and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to "educate students to think and act with empathy, courage, and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community."

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Upper School Learning Resource Teacher to join our expert faculty in the school year, working with 11 th and 12th graders in classroom, small group, or one-on-one settings. The Learning Resources Program aims to support students with learning differences through mainstream classroom environments and the Learning Resources Teacher coordinates with many different classroom teachers to support students and communicate student growth and progress with parents. The Learning Resources Teacher will help students learn their course material, gradually become more independent, gain insights into themselves as learners, and become their own best advocates.

To Apply:
Please submit cover letter with resume by email or fax to (no telephone inquiries please):

Human Resources
Francis W. Parker School
330 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.

Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.

Bachelor's degree in Learning Disabilities; Masters preferred Background in learning disabilities and/or special education Experience with Upper School students preferred, including a thorough knowledge of the developmental needs, interests, and profiles of students of this age Broad cross-curricular knowledge base Ability to provide insight and guidance to teachers, administrators, and counselors on specific learning differences and ways to further support them within the Parker community Ability to work well with colleagues to modify and adapt instruction for all learners Ability to develop academic intervention plans in coordination with content area teachers and in collaboration with the Upper School Students Services Team Experience in and a commitment to developing one's own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Empathetic, sound judgment, emotional maturity, and a sense of humor Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with students, parents, outside specialists, administration, and colleagues Superior communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to summarize data from diagnostics and to clearly identify and describe cognitive areas that need support Adept at helping students, colleagues and parents understand how assistive technology can enhance student organization, communication/self-advocacy, and learning

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