Learning Access and Student Achievement

Loomis Institute•Windsor, CT

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About The Position

Loomis Chaffee School is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Learning Access and Student Achievement (LA&SA) to join our community for the 26-27 school year. The position provides academic support and encourages the development of students’ study skills and self-advocacy. This position carries significant responsibility for supporting students with diagnosed or documented learning differences, as well as those requiring additional assistance due to background or current challenges. The learning support specialist manages a caseload of students, reports to the Director of Learning Access and Student Achievement, and serves as a resource for both faculty and the student body. In combination with teaching and other duties, this is a full-time, ten-month position. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to the life of the school in other ways, such as coaching, residential life, or leading other activities. The Loomis Chaffee School is a four-year, coeducation, college-preparatory, boarding school located on a 300-acre campus in historic Windsor, Conn. Chartered in 1874 by five siblings who had outlived all of their children, the school embodies their democratic and inclusive vision. In the classroom, on the playing fields, or on stage, Loomis Chaffee’s 725 students experience a challenging and transformative education in a community that cares about each individual. Thirty three percent of the students receive financial aid. For more information, please visit www.loomis.org.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
At least two years of experience in a school setting, preferably an independent secondary school.
Knowledge of study skills, test-taking strategies, metacognition, learning disabilities, psycho-educational evaluation, and assistive technology.
Knowledge of administering and interpreting assessments and test results, academic achievement, and diagnostic testing.
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills; exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented and resourceful; tactful and discreet; technologically savvy.
High-energy and enthusiastic about working with teenagers in a residential, academic environment.

Responsibilities

At the direction of the Director of LA&SA, support students of all learning profiles and teachers in their efforts to advance students and their learning needs.
Assess the learning strengths and challenges of individual students displaying academic difficulty.
Work in the LA&SA office with scheduled and drop-in students.
Develop and write student accommodation/learning plans with specific accommodations and recommendations.
Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and informal assessments.
Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, school, and other involved professionals.
Secure standardized testing accommodations for qualifying students, if needed.
Attend conferences and professional meetings to remain current with industry trends.
Serve on relevant committees and perform other duties as assigned.