Learning Specialist - Long-Term Substitute
Regis Jesuit High School•Aurora, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
Regis Jesuit is seeking a Learning Specialist to serve in an interim capacity during a long-term medical leave. This position will be placed on the Faculty Salary Scale, based on education level and years of experience (scale ranges from BA, Tier 1: $55,215 to MA+45, Tier 30: $107,095. Under the direction of the Director of Learning Services, the Learning Specialist provides focused educational support to eligible high school students with learning disabilities, including instruction and coaching, as well as technical assistance to their teachers and parents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Special Education background preferred)
- High school teaching experience preferred
- Training and/or expertise in learning disabilities and adolescent development
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, faculty members, counseling, administration, and off-campus professionals
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to furthering the Catholic, Jesuit mission and identity of Regis Jesuit
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of students who are a part of the Learning Services program
- Working with the Director of Learning Services to assess and support the needs of students with diagnosed learning disabilities
- Offering instruction related to organization, time management, study skills, and test prep
- Regularly monitoring student grades and initiating relevant support strategies
- Serving as an advocate for students with regards to classroom accommodations and other needed interventions
- Responding to and initiating communication with families to support student needs, share resources, and strategies
- Maintaining strong relationships and communicating effectively with parents
- Maintaining electronic and other files according to Regis Jesuit guidelines
- Working in partnership with teachers, counselors, and administration to support the needs of Learning Services students
- Assisting with testing coordination and facilitation in the Learning Services department
- Assisting with providing extended time accommodations for current and incoming Learning Services students on classroom and standardized tests (entrance exam, placement tests, PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP exams) on school days and on weekend days as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
