Career Center

Now accepting applications for

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL

LEARNING SPECIALIST

ABOUT US _______________________________________________________________

The Jewish Leadership Academy  is a world-class Jewish Middle and Upper School dedicated to developing the skills, curiosity, and potential of Miami’s most ambitious students for a life of purpose, commitment, and service.

JLA is committed to:

• Challenging inquisitive minds to think critically and creatively in pursuit of the highest academic standards across all disciplines.   
• Putting values into action by embedding leadership training and community service into the heart of the educational program.
• Engaging the mind and stirring the soul to connect with the Jewish past and the Jewish present, the Jewish People and the Jewish State, through the broad and embracing lens of Modern Orthodoxy.

With a brand new state-of-the art campus under construction in the Pinewood neighborhood of Miami, JLA will begin accepting student applications for grades 6, 7, 9 and 10 in the Fall of 2022 for the academic year 2023-2024.

JLA seeks an outstanding faculty of all faiths who believe in and actively support the school’s mission to educate Jewish students at the highest academic levels while connecting them deeply to their heritage and faith. We are carefully creating a faculty culture that is values-driven, committed to high standards, and rooted in respect for all.  Above all, we seek faculty who have a genuine love for teaching. Click here to view our Culture Deck.

LEARNING SPECIALIST ____________________________________________________

The Learning Specialist works with students in grades 6-12 , both directly and indirectly,  who have academic and social-emotional learning differences.  This individual must possess extensive knowledge of varying exceptionalities, intervention and success strategies for those who learn uniquely.  Additionally, the Learning Specialist must be experienced in working with a talented and gifted population.  Responsibilities include case management of identified students and direct service, including teaching and learning strategies, developing learning plans, managing students individually and in small groups. The Learning Specialist works collaboratively with counselors, faculty, admissions and administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES _________________________________________________________

Full-time employment for the Learning Specialist will commence in August 2023.  Responsibilities will include:

• Assess students’ strengths and challenges within the classroom
• Assess executive functioning skills in students and create individualized plans for improvement
• Provide feedback to teachers on what strategies may best help their students and assistance in differentiating materials 
• Develop, implement, and monitor accommodation plans for students based on assessment, observation, and external professional testing 
• Implement specialized learning plans and track student progress, making adjustments as needed 
• Meet with families, teachers, counselors and administration to effectively communicate student needs and plans 
• Work in conjunction with the registrar to facilitate MAP standardized testing and use the data for individual and group curriculum improvements 
• Teach and mentor students in small groups, and one-on-one 
• Serve as a faculty advisor to a group of students
• Collaborate with and provide professional development and assistance to faculty to embed and incorporate differentiated learning best practices into all aspects of the curriculum 

QUALIFICATIONS _________________________________________________________

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a middle/high school setting as a learning specialist, and a master’s degree in counseling, special education, or other related field. Experience working with gifted and talented students is preferred. 

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to connect with and inspire students.
• The ability and desire to work collaboratively on a high functioning team.
• Excellent people skills.
• Mastery of Google Workspace for Education and an overall comfort with technology. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. 
• The desire to be a part of a learning community. 
• Experience with differentiated instruction, assessment and development of accommodation plans, and standardized testing facilitation and interpretation 
• Ability to interpret, summarize, discuss and apply psychoeducational testing

BENEFITS__________________________________________________________

 A strong benefits package includes:

• Highly competitive salary
• Full health, dental, and vision for employee
• 8% annual retirement match
• Daily breakfast and lunch
• Generous PTO
• Relocation stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Short and long term disability and life insurance

To apply, send cover letter and CV to:

Associate Head of School/ Middle School, Lori Kubach

 lkubach@jlamiami.org

or

Associate Head of School/Upper School, Judd Shapiro

jshapiro@jlamiami.org

For more information visit: jlamiami.org