Learning Specialist Gr 3 - 8

Conservatory Lab Charter•Boston, MA

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About The Position

Conservatory Lab Charter School empowers a diverse range of children as scholars, artists, and leaders through rigorous academic and music education, and develops and shares innovative educational approaches. The Learning Specialist provides special education services designated by students’ IEPs and works with students in grades 3–8. The role supports students in reaching their full potential through direct services and collaboration with academic and music teachers. The specialist helps students access grade-level standards through supportive learning experiences while building foundational skills, and supports both academic and social-emotional development. The role includes analyzing student needs, planning hands-on learning experiences, implementing accommodations, and modifying grade-level work. It also involves using research-based interventions, including a rules-based reading program. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Special Education license.
Experience working in an urban environment.
Ability to work closely and collaborate on a professional team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong oral communication skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Reading license preferred.
Bilingual ability in Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, or Haitian Creole.
Experience analyzing student needs, designing hands-on learning experiences, supporting accommodations, and modifying grade-level work.
Experience supporting academic and social-emotional needs.
Experience with research-based interventions, including a rules-based reading program.

Responsibilities

Partner with the lead teacher to support an optimal learning environment for students.
Co-plan lessons with academic teachers to support student learning.
Provide push-in and pull-out support as designated by students’ IEPs.
Write IEP goals matched to student needs and prepare reports related to student progress on IEPs.
Attend IEP meetings for assigned students.
Provide student services, including RTI support for at-risk students.
Develop individualized behavior plans to support self-regulation goals.
Consult with academic and music teachers to design and support implementation of student accommodations.
Enforce school and class rules and routines to help students maintain scholarly behavior.
Lead small-group and individual instruction using identified scientific, research-based interventions focused on individual student difficulties.
Maintain intervention and progress-monitoring records to ensure fidelity of implementation.
Assist the lead teacher in maintaining two-way communication with families, including attending team and parent meetings as required.
Assist with universal screening of students and testing accommodations.
Use tracking systems to maintain lists of students participating in interventions.
Supervise student groups as assigned by the schedule.
Use feedback to reflect on skills and improve performance and student supports.
Perform related duties as requested to support a safe learning environment and other duties assigned by the Principal.