Learning Specialist

DePaul College Prep•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DePaul College Prep, a Vincentian Catholic coed high school serving 1400 students in the City of Chicago, seeks a dynamic individual for the role of Learning Specialist. DePaul Prep, in partnership with DePaul University, provides a rigorous college-prep education to its diverse student body, which includes students with learning differences. Guided by our core values of Faith, Respect, Excellence, Service, and Health, DePaul Prep educates young adults of Chicago to think and work independently, pursue intellectual excellence, practice compassion, and value all individuals as children of God. The purpose of the Learning Specialist position is to engage in the following with our diverse learners at DePaul College Prep: Provide direct and targeted support to students in a collaborative team teaching or structured study hall environment. DePaul Prep's diverse learners have demonstrated and documented learning needs that require support to successfully access and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential concepts in grade-level courses, leading to a college-ready graduate. Partner with teachers to ensure that students are receiving appropriate accommodations in their learning environments, ensuring equity and growth in cognitive capacity and academic achievement.

Requirements

BA/BS in Learning Disabilities, Special Education, or a similar field
Illinois PEL - Special Education and/or Learning Disabilities LBS1 Endorsement
Reading Specialist or Math Endorsement
Previous experience working as a teacher or support staff in a school setting
Record of success working collaboratively with teachers, counselors, parents, and students
Knowledge and understanding of neuro-psychological testing tools and skilled in the interpretation of test results
Demonstrated use of student achievement data to inform practice
Demonstrated understanding of the MTSS process
Demonstrated understanding of a range of interventions to support student growth
Experience in creating and reading IEPs and 504s

Nice To Haves

Experience in co-teaching preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct and targeted support to students in a collaborative team teaching or structured study hall environment.
Partner with teachers to ensure that students are receiving appropriate accommodations in their learning environments, ensuring equity and growth in cognitive capacity and academic achievement.