Middle and Upper School Learning Specialist

1 week ago

Norfolk, VA, United States Norfolk Collegiate Full time

Norfolk Collegiate is seeking a Middle and Upper School Learning Specialist to support students with diverse learning needs in grades 6 to 12. Reporting to the Director of Learning Services, the Learning Specialist supports the middle and upper school Learning Resource Center, working closely with students, faculty, and families to provide specialized educational support to individuals or groups of students with learning differences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with students both individually and in small groups to provide targeted support to address specific needs in literacy skills, math, executive function, or study skills, based on recommendations from psycho-educational evaluations
  • Empower students to cultivate self-advocacy and effective learning strategies
  • Track student progress in skill development, and communicate with families relating to students' progress; attend conferences with families as needed or requested
  • Partner with faculty to differentiate instruction and provide in-class support
  • Consult on the creation of individualized learning plans for each student and coordinate that plan with the classroom curriculum, in consultation with director of learning services and learning resource coordinator
  • Assist in the monitoring and implementing of testing accommodations
  • Attend faculty meetings and professional development sessions
  • Keep up to date with new developments in serving students with learning differences

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, or a related field
  • Experience working with students with learning differences, preferably within an independent school setting
  • Training in executive function coaching or specific literacy interventions (Orton-Gillingham) is highly desirable

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references, an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and, if applicable, teacher certifications.

Norfolk Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

Applicants are required to certify that all answers provided in their employment application are true and complete to the best of their knowledge. By submitting an application, the applicant authorizes the employer to investigate all statements made in the application and permits contact with institutions, previous employers, or personal references as necessary to make an employment decision.

The applicant also consents to a criminal record check, if required. Submission of an application does not constitute an employment contract, nor does any offer of employment, unless explicitly documented in writing and signed by both the employer and the employee.

In the event of employment, any false or misleading information provided in the application or during interviews may result in termination. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all rules and regulations established by the employer.

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