Career Center

Moravian Academy is seeking a full-time Spanish speaking learning specialist to work with students in the Spanish Immersion Program for the 2022-23 school year. In collaboration with the Coordinator of Learning Support and Campus Assistant Directors, the successful candidate will provide direct support to students in grades Kindergarten through eight. The learning specialist will also serve on the Learning Support Team and regularly collaborate with teachers to help meet students’ needs in the classroom. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Serve on the Learning Support Team
• Provide direct individual or small group services to students in Spanish and/or English
• Collaborate with other school and off-campus professionals
• Collaboratively plan and co-teach with classroom teachers 
• Participate in developing and implementing plans for students who qualify for learning specialist services, as well as support teachers in implementing plans with fidelity and adjusting plans based on student progress  
• Write, implement, and monitor goals of students who qualify for learning specialist services  
• Consult and maintain consistent communication with school personnel, student’s parents, and Coordinator of Learning Support to monitor and report on student progress; 
• Engage in professional growth responsibilities keeping abreast of best practices in learning differences and neurodiversity  
• Complete notes and progress reports in timely manner and according to school policy  
• Document all aspects of work with students in accordance with school guidelines 
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole  
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours  
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Moravian Academy’s mission and vision
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned  

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated command of the Spanish language
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree is preferred
• A passion for education  
• Ability to adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards  
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in the area of learning differences including but not limited to reading support and executive functioning skills
• Demonstrated ability to teach in the classroom setting  
• Demonstrated ability to teach in 1:1 setting  
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team  
• Demonstrated track record of being a team player and community minded  
• Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population  
• Commitment to continued professional growth  
• Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve  
• Proficiency with Google Docs and on-line data keeping systems 

• Clearances and authorization required to work with children in the State of Pennsylvania

About the School

Moravian Academy, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a Preschool through 12th-grade co-educational college preparatory school and the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy continues to be a school in motion. After a recent merger with The Swain School, Moravian Academy comprises over 900 students and 200 employees. The extensive facilities are located on three campuses which together are the premier choice for independent education in the Lehigh Valley region. Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting:

• The Downtown Campus for Grades PS-8 inside the national historic landmark district that is at the heart of the City of Bethlehem;
• The Merle Smith Upper School Campus for Grades 9-12, situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem;
• The Swain School for grades PS-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses.

School Mission:

Moravian Academy’s mission empowers us to become limitless learners as we discover new ideas and create new self-expressions. We do more than check boxes; we celebrate the unique potential of every individual.  Our path to academic excellence harnesses the teachable moments of both success and failure, as we explore the complexities of our world with curiosity, confidence, and compassion. Our commitment to courageous conversations means that we actively learn from and support the different identities we embody, we respect each other’s views, and we lead with head and heart. Immersed in an environment of love and understanding, our students answer the questions: Who am I and who can I become?

Duration:

This is a full-time position for the 2022-2023 academic year, starting in August 2022.

To Apply:

Submit digital materials, including a letter of intent, resume, and three professional references, to employment@moravianacademy.org. Address letter of intent to Dr. Abby Mahone, Director of the Downtown Campus. Current State Police, Child Abuse, FBI clearances, a physical, and a TB test are required for employment.

Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and familial affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.