Details
Posted: 23-Jan-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $150,000
Categories:
Special Needs
Preferred Education:
Masters
The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 400 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.
MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES
The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world.
The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds these values…
HONESTY
We speak the truth, act with integrity, and take responsibility for our actions.
DIGNITY
We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community.
CURIOSITY
We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us.
PURPOSE
We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of differences and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.
BROWNING PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING
Boys come to Browning to be known, challenged, and inspired. When a boy’s capacities and aspirations are known and understood by his teachers, that boy can be guided, year after year, to take increasing ownership of his learning. He will develop the disposition not only to respond to others’ questions, but also the ability to craft questions of his own, questions that will drive his class’s process of inquiry. Through this activity, the boys are likewise challenged to ask similar searching questions of themselves. It is through this questioning that they come to understand their identities as intellectual and moral agents, and recognize the opportunities they have to develop and refine their senses of self and character. In reflecting upon the bigger, essential questions that arise from their self-examination and academic work alike, Browning boys are inspired to seek a deeper level of understanding and to build a sense of purpose that will engage their passions and skills in the service of the world beyond themselves.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Browning is looking for an experienced full-time Middle School Learning Specialist for the 2022-2023 academic year. The position is expected to begin orientation on or around August 21, 2023 (tentative date). The expected salary range for this position is $70,000-150,000, commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
The Middle School Learning Specialist will support our diverse population of students in Grades 5 to 8 to navigate our academically challenging curriculum. Reporting to the Head of Middle School and working closely with the Middle School Student Support Team, the Middle School Learning Specialist will design and lead programming to serve students in partnership with faculty and families in our school community, with an emphasis on low-performing students, students with learning differences, and students who have yet to develop a full complement of organizational and study skills. Among other things, they are tasked with:
- Support students 1:1 and in small group settings in all core content areas based on learning differences and needs
- Teach study skills, organizational skills, and executive functioning lessons to middle school students in the conjunction with their academic classes
- Communicate and collaborate with faculty around appropriate accommodations and learning needs
- Communicate with teachers, families, and outside professionals regarding the performance and needs of students
- Oversee the preparation, review, and synthesis of neuropsychological evaluations, learning plans, and other institutionally-approved accommodations
- Provide training and support to classroom teachers in differentiation and inclusive practices
- Collaborate with the Director of Wellness, Dean of Student Life, and the Head of Middle School to implement systems, routines, and expectations for providing accommodations and supports to students
- Ensure student access to needed standardized testing accommodations and coordinate ERB testing schedule
- Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and other school duties
Key Competencies
In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are:
- Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys.
- Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
- Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
- Justice-seeking -- They seek to address students and their needs with an equity-oriented and antiracist lens and engage in the deep work of equity in the classroom and school community.
- Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.
The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about child development, best practices, and current trends in students with learning differences. They are versatile and flexible both within and outside of the classroom, inspiring students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others. At least three years of experience working as a learning specialist or teaching experience in a special education setting is required. A Master's Degree, especially in special education or educational therapy, is preferred. Training and experience as a reading specialist is preferred. The ideal candidate should also possess the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism, as well as maintain great organizational skills.
Those interested in the position should send their résumé, a statement of educational philosophy, and a cover letter to Danielle Passno, Assistant Head of School / Director of Teaching and Learning, and Ophelia Ma, Head of Middle School, at employment@browning.edu with the subject line MS Learning Specialist.
About The Browning School
The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world. The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds our core values: honesty, dignity, curiosity and purpose. We speak the truth, act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions. We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us. We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment.
The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of difference and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.
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