Details
Posted: 30-Mar-22
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Other
Special Needs
Middle School Learning Specialist in the Learning Resource Center
The CGPS Learning Specialist appreciates the joy of teaching, has fun in the classroom and embraces the challenge of teaching diverse learners. Learning Specialists believe in differentiated and developmentally aligned models of teaching and learning; understand the importance of cultural competency and instructional technology, and are attuned to the social and emotional growth of students. They collaborate with other members of the department to utilize innovative assessments and differentiate instruction to create an exciting learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Support students in grades 4 - 7
- Assess and track student progress; provide students with accommodations, as needed
- Work closely with other members of the learning support team, Deans, and Division Head
- Review evaluations and recommendations
- Coordinate learning plans
- Maintain active communication with students' families and outside support regarding students' progress, challenges, and learning needs
- Support students’ development primarily in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Support students in study skills and work habits through a variety of subject area courses
- Work with individual and small groups of students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Identify students in need of support
- Collaborate with faculty, support staff, and leadership team regularly
- Interpret evaluations and support faculty to understand learning profiles
- Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in the community
- Collaborate and maintain active communication with students' families
- Share in park/lunch/special courses coverage
- Attend Faculty & Team meetings
Work Hours
- School Year ‘22-23, 7:45am - 4:00pm
- Weekly faculty and department meetings
Compensation
We offer highly competitive salaries, exceptional vacation time and benefits, and a warm and supportive culture.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to agiovanni@cgps.org. Please put “MS LRC Teacher” in the subject line.
Qualifications
- Degree in Special Education, preferably with a concentration in Learning Disabilities
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in grades 5-7
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Special Education
- Experience with a range of Ed-Tech strategies to promote learning.
- Understanding of learning styles and differentiated instruction.
- Skill at managing multi-faceted work within a supportive learning community
- Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with parents
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions including hiring, transferring and promotions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, military status, citizenship, military status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.