Middle School Learning Resources Math Specialist

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Latin School of Chicago Full time

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas . Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.

The Learning Resources Math Specialist, as the expert in learning strategies and techniques for students with learning disabilities and challenges, will support students in both individual and small groups with a focus on skill development, self-advocacy, growth mindset, and executive functions. Experience working with gifted student populations. Preferred qualifications: Learning Behavior Specialist and/or Gifted certification.

GENERAL - DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Act as a case manager for students with diagnosed learning differences in grades 5-8.
  • Offer personalized curricular support and executive function skills development to students with diagnosed learning differences, ADHD, social/emotional concerns, or weak study skills.
  • Manage a student caseload to provide learning support and implement accommodations, modifications, and support plans for students.
  • Partner with external providers (diagnosticians, etc.) to identify, interpret, and implement accommodations, modifications, and support plans to support the needs of students with learning differences.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with faculty members and administrators
  • Oversee and report recommendations for students based on diagnostic and curriculum-based data to relevant individuals and/or groups.
  • Provide timely and frequent updates to parents / guardians about student progress.
  • Facilitate educational opportunities and programming to various constituency groups about learning differences.
  • Organizes and maintains documentation of student evaluations and other diagnostic assessments.

MATH SPECIALIST - DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide individualized and small group student support for students who need additional Math support via the Math Center and/or Learning Resources.
    • 1:1 and small group intervention will take place during prescribed study hall and/or LR blocks throughout the school year.
    • Referrals will be informed by ERB data, Milestone data, and performance in their subject-area (range of percentiles will be considered when forming groups)
  • Create a dynamic, inviting, collaborative, and growth-minded MS Math Center for students to explore math beyond the traditional curriculum, and to offer student enrichment.
  • Collaborate with the Math Department to provide in-class support and enrichment opportunities. (clubs, contests, periodic challenge activities)
  • Lead all planning and oversight of annual middle school math contest
  • Partner with the Math Department as an advocate for the integration of data analysis, differentiation, and other best practices to support daily instruction and sustain a clear and progressive curricular scope and sequence.
  • Explore various summer opportunities for student support and enrichment
  • Coordinate and consult with the Testing Coordinator to expand opportunities for students with high interest and/or strong scores using various assessment measures and the Learning Profile Screener.
  • Provide consultation for Math placement process (6th, 7th, 8th grades, and transition to 9th grade)
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Learning Disabilities or Special Education is preferred. Bachelor's degree is minimum requirement.
  • 3+ years' experience working in the field of learning disabilities or special education including experience remediating underachievement in math, reading, and language
  • Learning Behavior Specialist and/or Gifted certification
  • LBS 1 certification is preferred (Special Education Learning Behavioral Specialist I)
  • Proficiency with the use of iPads and other Mac devices

Latin School of Chicago embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

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