Career Center

Responsibilities

• Teach students in grades 6 - 12 to establish foundational math or literacy skills and extend learning in small groups, large groups, and/or 1:1 formats as appropriate.
• Work with Middle and Upper School Faculty to ensure optimal learning experiences for students in their classes. This includes communicating with teachers to understand expectations for various assessments and daily work
• Assess student progress and adjust individual work with them appropriately
• Conduct assessments and screenings.
• Maintain strong communication with colleagues, families, and administration through written notes, documentation, emails, calls, and in-person discussions.
• Collaborate with Learning Specialist and Counseling colleagues and Middle and Upper School to observe students in classrooms, provide guidance about outside resources, and advise in curriculum and instruction development.
• Collaborate with Learning Specialist and Counseling colleagues and Middle and Upper School to read and interpret the results of neuropsychological evaluations; synthesize information and provide a summary for faculty and administration; make recommendations about classroom modifications and testing accommodations.
• Work with faculty, parents, and private contractors on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, or another related field.
• 3-5 years teaching students with diverse needs.
• In-depth knowledge of mathematics, reading, and writing curricula; demonstrated experience in differentiation, enrichment, and intervention strategies; facility with a variety of common academic and behavioral assessments.
• Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom.
• Working knowledge of Macintosh operating systems.
• Experience with G-Suite/Google Apps for Education.
• Comfortable using online texts, iPads, SMART Boards, student information systems, and other computer systems.