The Savannah Country Day School is seeking Upper School Learning Support Testing Assistant candidates for the 2026-2027 academic year.  Under the general supervision of the Head of Upper School and Director of Learning Support, the Learning Support Testing Assistant supports the Upper School Learning Support Specialists and supervises testing with accommodations for students with disabilities in the Learning Support testing area.  Qualified candidates should have a passion for working with neurodiverse learners and a conviction that all students can achieve when given the proper support.  

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicating with Learning Support Specialists and classroom teachers to understand each test requirement and student accommodations.
• Monitoring and assisting students with the online accommodations request form and dashboard.
• Following Learning Profile recommendations to plan and correctly administer assessments with accommodations for disabilities.
• Gathering, organizing, and administering assessments according to student testing schedules and testing room protocols.
• Maintaining a positive, calm, and orderly testing environment.
• Completing set up and troubleshooting assistive technology and testing technology, such as read-aloud accessibility, screen-locking apps, and online testing apps.
• Communicating professionally and effectively with classroom teachers to ensure student understanding of test requirements and to problem-solve during testing.
• Maintaining all assessments in a locked, secure location at all times.
• Following all testing protocols and supervising testing to ensure academic integrity.
• Maintaining records of completed assessments, timing, and documenting any issues with testing.
• Assisting with LSP classroom coverage and study hall supervision as needed.
• Attending team meetings and relevant training as assigned.

Interested candidates can view more about the school on our website at https://www.savcds.org. 

To Apply:
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume (including references), and statement of educational philosophy to Becca Leech, Director of Learning Support at rleech@savcds.org.  A professional reference check and pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Demands:
Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.  The employee occasionally lifts or carries objects of a light-medium weight, up to 25 pounds.  Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. 

About Us:
Savannah Country Day traces its origins back to the 1905 founding of The Pape School, an institution long recognized for its academic excellence and college preparatory curriculum. Led by a group of visionary parents who saw the continued need for a first-rate college preparatory school in Savannah, the founders of Savannah Country Day built upon the assets of the Pape School and created a school with a recognized tradition of academic excellence across the southeast. Today, Savannah Country Day School is Savannah's preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, yet supportive learning environment for a wide variety of motivated learners. Enrolling over 900 students ranging from infants to 12th grade, SCDS is truly a family school. Situated on a beautiful, 65-acre campus on the south side of historic Savannah, Georgia, SCDS has a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, an unparalleled arts program and a full range of athletic and extracurricular opportunities. Significant funds are available for faculty professional development and our faculty average 21 years of experience with 80% of Upper School faculty holding advanced degrees.

Inclusion at Savannah Country Day School:
The Savannah Country Day School is guided by the school’s mission statement which includes:

• that each student's life is enriched in a diverse community where differences among people are affirmed and celebrated;
• that the school shares with families the responsibility for fostering in each student strength of character, a sense of personal responsibility, and an attitude of faith, reverence, and tolerance;

SCDS seeks candidates of all cultures and backgrounds who embrace the school’s mission of diversity, are eager to engage in the work of inclusion and have a desire to join a community of diverse individuals who celebrate their similarities while also recognizing their individuality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working with adolescents in a learning support or special education setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Competency in using technology applications, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with an ability to create and follow classroom procedures and policies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Ability to function collaboratively with Upper School teachers, and as part of the Learning Support team.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and the confidential handling of all student records and school materials.
• Sense of humor, flexibility, and a strong desire to work with teenage students.

About The Savannah Country Day School

Savannah Country Day School is an Early Childhood–Grade 12 co-educational day school of about 900 students. The school is one of the strongest in the Southeast. Our students go on from SCDS to excel at colleges all over the country. Founded in 1955, the school sits on a beautiful 65-acre campus with numerous classroom buildings, several playing fields, three gymnasiums, and two state-of-the-art libraries. The campus culture is informal and relaxed, but expectations of students are high in all areas. Besides a strong academic program, the school has very strong programs in the fine arts, athletics, and service learning.

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