Middle School Learning Specialist (Leave Replacement)

Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School • New York, NY

2d • $71,000 - $118,500

About The Position

Middle School Learning Specialist (Leave Replacement) The CGPS Learning Specialist appreciates the joy of teaching and embraces the challenge of teaching diverse learners. Learning Specialists believe in differentiated and developmentally aligned models of teaching and learning, understand the importance of cultural competency and instructional technology, and are attuned to students' social and emotional growth. They collaborate with other members of the department and division to utilize innovative assessments and differentiate instruction, creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, preferably with a concentration in Learning Disabilities
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience
• Understanding of learning styles and differentiated instruction.
• Skill at managing multi-faceted work within a supportive learning community
• Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with parents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience reading and interpreting psycho-educational evaluations to identify student needs

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Special Education

Responsibilities

• Support students in grades 6-8
• Assess and track student progress; provide students with accommodations as needed
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, other members of the learning support team, and the leadership team regularly
• Review and interpret evaluations and recommendations; support faculty to understand and apply recommendations in learning profiles
• Identify students in need of support and coordinate learning plans
• Maintain active communication with students' families and outside support team regarding students' progress, challenges, and learning needs
• Support students’ development primarily in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Support students’ study skills and work habits within a variety of subject areas
• Work with individual and small groups of students both inside and outside of the classroom
• Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Share lunch/recess/park/special course coverage
• Attend Faculty & Team meetings
• Work in conjunction with the Department of Education to establish and maintain Individual Education Plans and communicate with outside providers
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Division Director

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans with a free medical coverage option for employee-only coverage
• Free vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, Parking & Transit
• 8% Annual Employer Contribution to retirement after one year of full-time service
• Basic Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Low-cost additional benefits, including voluntary life insurance, critical illness coverage, and pet insurance
• Additional Aflac policies
• Free breakfast & lunch when school is in session
• Discounted parking
• Generous holiday schedule, sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level