Norfolk Collegiate is seeking a Middle and Upper School Learning Specialist to support students with diverse learning needs in grades 6 to 12. Reporting to the Director of Learning Services, the Learning Specialist supports the middle and upper school Learning Resource Center, working closely with students, faculty, and families to provide specialized educational support to individuals or groups of students with learning differences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with students both individually and in small groups to provide targeted support to address specific needs in literacy skills, math, executive function, or study skills, based on recommendations from psycho-educational evaluations
• Empower students to cultivate self-advocacy and effective learning strategies
• Track student progress in skill development, and communicate with families relating to students' progress; attend conferences with families as needed or requested
• Partner with faculty to differentiate instruction and provide in-class support
• Consult on the creation of individualized learning plans for each student and coordinate that plan with the classroom curriculum, in consultation with director of learning services and learning resource coordinator
• Assist in the monitoring and implementing of testing accommodations
• Attend faculty meetings and professional development sessions
• Keep up to date with new developments in serving students with learning differences

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, or a related field
• Experience working with students with learning differences, preferably within an independent school setting
• Training in executive function coaching or specific literacy interventions (Orton-Gillingham) is highly desirable

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references, an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and, if applicable, teacher certifications.

Norfolk Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

About Norfolk Collegiate School

Founded in 1948, the Norfolk Collegiate School is a co-educational college preparatory K-12 school located in Norfolk, VA. The school’s two campuses are home to approximately 600 students. The strong sense of community, high expectation for student engagement, leadership, and honorable living are among the elements that make the school truly distinctive. NCS offers Advanced Placement and honors programs in addition to its strong college preparatory curriculum all designed to engage active communications and experiential learning. It is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and School.

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