Details
Posted: 19-Dec-22
Location: Pomfret Center, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Special Needs
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
RECTORY'S INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (IIP) celebrates the uniqueness of each person. A pioneer among junior boarding schools in individualizing instruction, Rectory has provided our students with one-to-one instruction as an integral part of our educational milieu since our founding in 1920. Rectory's IIP is designed to address a range of academic needs (remediation and enrichment) with seamless integration into the academic day. Ask any Rectory student and learn the importance that he or she places on the relationship built between learning specialist and student.
Learning Services Position:
The Rectory School seeks a full-time Learning Specialist in our middle school (grades 5-9). A desire to work with middle school students is essential. Experience with student-centered teaching and having experience working with students with specific learning differences is preferred. Learn more about The Rectory School by visiting the website, www.rectoryschool.org
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction for students
- Make regular assessments of student achievement and progress.
- Report regularly on student achievement and progress.
- Meet with individual parents as necessary to discuss the progress of their children.
- Assist with the writing of individual learning plans that will target pupils’ specific curricular/learning needs.
- Support teachers with learning support and assessment accommodations.
- Develop and maintain communication and documentation protocols related to learning support
Please email cover letter, resume and three references to Diana Richardson, Assistant to the Head of School at email address drichardson@rectoryschool.org
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, admin, and parents.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.
About Rectory School
Rectory School was founded in 1920 when the Reverend and Mrs. Frank H. Bigelow sought to create an individualized learning program for their son John. The benchmark program has developed into a distinct advantage of a Rectory education. Rectory has the capacity to meet the educational needs and aspirations of a wide range of students – from strong traditional learners to those who have inquisitive minds but need more academic support.
Rectory School’s 138-acre rural campus provides a scenic and secure home to approximately 270 students covering the ages from Pre-K to 9th grade. Rectory is a coeducational institution at all levels. The 5th – 9th grade junior school has approximately 210 students 147 of whom are boarding students. These students come to Rectory from all around the United States and from nine different countries. Average class size is 10 and the student teacher ratio is 4:1.
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