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Main Purpose of the Role
The Learning Specialist’s primary responsibility is to support the Lower and Upper School Learning Specialists by identifying and supporting students who are learning differently, kindergarten through eighth grade. Additionally, the Learning Specialist will conduct screening and assessment at intervals throughout the school year, lead and manage small group and 1-1 sessions, and work collaboratively with faculty and families to ensure students are progressing successfully.  

Key Responsibilities 
•    Overtly support and act in accordance with the School’s mission and values
•    Lead process for identifying, monitoring and remediating students who learn differently (including advanced learners)
•    Attend Student Support Meetings with faculty
•    Work collaboratively with homeroom teachers to observe, assess, and work with students who have learning needs
•    Work with families on at-home recommendations and in collaboration with outside agencies
•    Define and deliver general and specialized instruction for students with learning needs (including, but not limited to 1:1 sessions, small group instruction)
•    Support admissions by occasionally reading candidate evaluations 
•    Educate faculty and parents on understanding learning differences 
•    Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
•    Appropriately carry out specific responsibilities as designated by the division (eg. duties)
•    Honor the confidentiality of school and student information
•    Communicate effectively with faculty, students, families, and colleagues
•    Engage in self-reflection and professional development through goal setting, Professional Development opportunities, and ongoing dialog with Division Directors

Skills and Competencies
•    A commitment to collaborate in a dynamic community of teachers
•    An openness to professional development and continuous learning
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•    A pleasant and collegial approach to work and, ideally, a sense of humor
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills

Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree 
Understanding of and experience in early intervention, assessments, and language acquisition
Experience teaching in lower or middle school or working with students of that age
Strong knowledge of learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, as well as a deep understanding of ADHD and Executive functioning

Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Master’s Degree, especially in educational therapy or a related field 
Orton Gillingham Training
Certified as Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.)
Experience working in a school
Experience using assessment tools to gather information
3-5 years teaching experience or experience working as a learning resource specialist
Trained in Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS) and/or Visualizing & Verbalizing