Part-Time Middle School Learning Specialist

Derby Academy Trustees • Hingham, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Derby Academy is seeking a compassionate and collaborative part-time Middle School Learning Specialist to work Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The role involves supporting students with language-based learning differences and/or executive functioning needs, collaborating with teachers, and working closely with a team of other Learning Specialists, teachers, advisors, counselors, administration, and families. The specialist will interpret outside testing, develop student goals, help teachers adopt beneficial teaching strategies, collect data, maintain records of students with SSPs, and develop/teach lessons on organization, study skills, test preparation, and time management. The position also includes interpreting standardized test scores and co-writing trimester summaries for report cards. A commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices is essential. This is a 10-month, part-time position reporting to the Director of Student Support Services.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Special Education, Reading, Literacy, or related field
• Minimum of five years of teaching and/or intervention experience, preferably with middle school-aged children
• Training in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham, The Writing Revolution, and/or other modalities to support reading and writing development
• Experience using a variety of reading assessments and screening tools
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Must be eligible to work in USA and successfully pass all background checks in accordance with Massachusetts law, including CORI, SORI and National Fingerprinting

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with language-based learning differences and/or executive functioning needs in one-to-one and/or in small groups
• Collaborating with teachers to provide push-in support
• Working closely with a team of other Learning Specialists, teachers, advisors, counselors, administration, and families of identified students
• Reading and interpreting outside testing in order to develop goals for students
• Helping teachers adopt teaching strategies that benefit all students, including accommodations on assignments and assessments
• Collecting data to monitor progress and maintaining accurate records of students with SSPs
• Developing and teaching lessons to middle school students on topics such as organization, study skills, test preparation, and time management
• Interpreting standardized test scores such as CTP, ERB, True Progress, or MAP Growth
• Co-writing trimester summaries for report cards

What This Job Offers

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