Details
Posted: 12-Jul-22
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Masters
Categories:
Other
Preferred Education:
Masters
Brentwood School inspires every student to:
Think critically and creatively.
Act ethically.
Shape a future with meaning.
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Middle School Learning Specialist
Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time Middle School (6 - 8) Learning Specialist to begin in August of 2022.
We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with prior experience in and a passion for working with Middle School students. The candidate should have a master’s or doctoral degree in school psychology, educational psychology, and a minimum of three years experience in a related field.
The responsibilities of this position include:
General
- Collaborate with administration regarding various discussions and decisions related to students and families
- Attend and help to facilitate all Student Support meetings
- Follow up on discussions and/or specific implementation strategies
- Attend all faculty meetings
- Interface with outside resources – educational evaluators, ed therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language personnel, etc.
- Coordinate, facilitate, and document meetings with families
- Engages in professional and personal development and commit to growth in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Participates in and initiates opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
- Additional duties as determined by the Middle School Director
Students/Parents
- Identify learning styles of individual students based on:
o Observations
o Teacher meetings
o Parent/guardian conversations
o Conversations with outside resource providers
o Psycho-educational reports
- Interpret psycho-educational evaluations to families if clarification is needed
- Monitor student progress
- Demystify learning differences to parents and students who are aware of their learning profile
- If a psycho-educational evaluation is recommended, provide the family with an appropriate referral and coordinate contact
- Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
- Counsel students as needed with regard to learning issues
Faculty
- Interpret psycho-educational evaluations for faculty
- Speak with any resource specialist regarding progress and plan for communicating concerns during meetings
- Distribute current/new accommodations to teachers and assist them in implementing recommendations
- Work as the liaison between school and any additional services
In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:
- Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competence
- An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
- A commitment to equity and inclusion
- A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
- Flexibility
COVID vaccination and Booster will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption
Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com.
Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to:
Mychal Johnson
Assistant Middle School Director
Email: mjohnson@bwscampus.com