High School Learning Specialist

Compass High School is seeking a Learning Specialist to join our faculty for the 2022-23 school year. Compass is a nonprofit private school specializing in the education of students with learning differences. Our school is truly a unique and rewarding place for teachers to work with complex students. The mission of Compass High School is to provide a supportive, individualized program to help students develop their full academic potential. We focus on learning strategies, social competence, and self-advocacy to give students the knowledge and self-confidence they need to succeed. Compass is a small school with a high level of cohesion and collaboration among its faculty. This position will be located at our new campus in Belmont starting Fall 2022.

Position Overview:

The Learning Specialist collaborates with the school’s senior leadership and faculty and is responsible for overseeing student support and remediation. The Learning Specialist will teach a Reading Skills class and a Math Skills class as well as provide one-to-one educational therapy to a small caseload of students. Experience teaching students with learning differences is required. Part-time or full-time position with benefits package available.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement reading remediation in a small group setting for students with dyslexia and other reading disorders.
• Provide individual plans to a caseload of students who require intensive support to be successful in high school classes.
• Utilize assessment data to plan instruction and to document progress.
• Participate as school representative for IEP meetings and in regular staff meetings, as required.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Communicate, facilitate and lead across stakeholders in an integrated approach to our strengths-focused learning support.
• Provide direct support for students, individually or in groups, to help them understand their strengths and strategies, partnering with them in goal setting and advocacy.

Qualifications:

• Finds resonance with Compass High School’s mission and philosophy.
• Certification as a Learning Specialist, an advanced degree (e.g. in Reading or Special Education), or a teaching credential is desired.
• Training in reading remediation.
• Experience working with students with specific learning disabilities.
• Experience providing consultation and training to educators or other professionals.
• Excellent communication skills: clear, articulate, professional in speaking and writing.
• Is an enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@compasshigh.org and put “Learning Specialist” in the subject of your email.

For more information, visit www.compasshigh.org