Learning Team Specialist- Early Elementary

Trinity School•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Learning Team Specialist at Trinity School is responsible for developing and implementing academic support, as well as remediation for students who require additional learning assistance beyond classroom instruction. They are also responsible for collaborating and advising with base classroom teachers to support the learning of children with an emphasis on increasing each student’s understanding of their individual needs and strategies for success in school. The Learning Team Specialist also provides guidance for teachers and parents in support of each student. The specialist is responsible for fulfilling all of their responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, or Special Education
Orton-Gillingham training

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Georgia State Teaching Certificate/License or equivalent from another state (preferred)

Responsibilities

Knows and presents highly individualized instruction that meets the needs of children with mild to moderate learning differences
Knows grade-level curriculum (subject specific, if applicable)
Effectively uses best practices in teaching and learning to design and deliver instruction and assists in developing strategies for executive function
Presents well-planned lessons, emphasizing remediation and application
Maintains accurate, confidential, and comprehensive records of each child’s performance and progress, including the My Learning digital portfolio
Collaborates with teachers to create internal action steps for each student
Communicates regularly with classroom teachers, parents, and Division Head progress appropriate actions for the classroom and ongoing needs of students
Effectively communicates (written and verbal) to parents beyond Learning Team reports
Models appropriate behavior for students
Understands and supports developmental benchmarks academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
Uses technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively
Understands responsible digital citizenship
Communicates proficiently in oral and written forms to all constituents
Maintains an organized, pleasant, and inviting learning environment
Collaborates with team members for effective planning, communication, and implementation, including between base teachers and Specialists
Collaborates with colleagues and staff to support the school community
Initiates and actively participates in professional development opportunities
Participates in associated duties such as carpool, lunch, and recess
Takes initiative to fulfill typical responsibilities and demonstrate a willingness to problem solve atypical situations
Observes students in the classroom if they are having difficulties
Other duties as assigned