Learning Specialist (Part-Time, 4 days/week) - Upper Division

Avenues•New York, NY

13d•$70,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Avenues is seeking a Part-Time Learning Specialist (4 days per week) to join the team of inspiring educators in the Upper Division, grades 6-12. The Learning Specialist will ensure that students have the skills and support they need to be successful.

Requirements

Superb ability as a teacher with more than 5 years of experience
Deep understanding of how students learn
Expertise in understanding assessments to help us understand students and make recommendations
Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing
Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching
Strong communication skills - with families, students, and colleagues
Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning
Bachelor’s degree required
Professional fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

graduate degree in education or related field is ideal
ELL and/or Special Education background preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Support, supplement, and extend classroom literacy, math, and writing instruction using research based methods
Create learning plans for students and support teachers to implement these plans
Administer, score and analyze informal assessments
Provide short-term interventions and support around executive functioning and study skills for students
Work in partnership with other members of the Student Success Team, classroom teachers, and divisional leadership to ensure that each student's academic skills are progressing
Create and maintain clear systems of communication between home, school, and any outside providers in order to support student success