Career Center

Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is a non-sectarian college preparatory, independent day school, PreK - Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in all-girls education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website www.baldwinschool.org.

The Baldwin School seeks applicants for a Middle School Learning Specialist and Instructional Coach in a full-time position. The individual in this position will provide learning support and enrichment for students in grades 6 - 8 as well as to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional best practices. The successful candidate will possess excellent content knowledge; expertise in intervention and enrichment strategies for mathematics and literacy; a passion for teaching and learning; creativity and a thirst for innovation; enthusiasm for working with students, families, and colleagues; a very high level of energy, creativity and flexibility; a growth mindset; and a sense of humor. They will be able to inspire and empower students and faculty to learn; collaborate and engage in daily conversations and experiences with students and colleagues; possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. Successful candidates will have an understanding of and appreciation for girls' education.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in grades 6 - 8 to establish foundational math or literacy skills and extend learning in small groups, large groups, and/or 1:1 formats as appropriate.
• Support students in small groups and or 1:1 with executive functioning skills and active study methods
• Work with Middle 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 informal assessments and screenings
• Maintain strong communication with colleagues, families, and administration through written notes, documentation, emails, calls, and in-person discussions.
• Collaborate with Learning Specialists and Counseling colleagues and Middle School to observe students in classrooms, provide guidance about outside resources, and advise in curriculum and instruction development.
• Collaborate with Learning Specialists and Counseling colleagues and Middle 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.