US Learning Specialist

Brentwood School•Los Angeles, CA

22d•$90,000 - $128,000

About The Position

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning. BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School Learning Specialist Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time Upper School Learning Specialist starting as soon as possible. The Upper School Learning Specialist reports to the Upper School Director and qualified candidates should have a Masters degree or Ph.D. in psychology or educational psychology and a minimum of three years of experience. The responsibilities of this position include: General Collaborate with administration regarding various discussions and decisions related to students and families Attend all Students Support Team meetings Follow up on discussions and/or specific implementation strategies Attend all faculty meetings Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth Commitment to fairness and to fostering community Additional duties, such as chaperoning events, as needed, as well as serving as an advisor Serve as a member of the Upper School leadership team Teach a minimum of one course Other duties as determined by the Upper School Director Students/Parents and Guardians Identify learning styles of individual students based on: Observations Teacher meetings Parent/guardian conversations Conversations with outside resource providers Psycho-educational reports Interpret psycho-educational evaluations to families if clarification is needed Monitor student progress Assist all students with study skills and strategies Demystify learning differences to parents and students who are aware of their learning profile If a psycho-educational evaluation is recommended, provide the family with an appropriate referral and coordinate contact Counsel students as needed with regard to learning and emotional issues Faculty Interpret psycho-educational evaluations to faculty Speak with resource specialists regarding progress and plan for communicating concerns during the meeting Distribute current/new accommodations to teachers and assist them in implementing recommendations Work as the liaison between school and any additional service providers Work in conjunction with the college counselors to facilitate appropriate accommodations for the College Board and ACT While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.

Requirements

Masters degree or Ph.D. in psychology or educational psychology
Minimum of three years of experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with administration regarding various discussions and decisions related to students and families
Attend all Students Support Team meetings
Follow up on discussions and/or specific implementation strategies
Attend all faculty meetings
Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth
Commitment to fairness and to fostering community
Additional duties, such as chaperoning events, as needed, as well as serving as an advisor
Serve as a member of the Upper School leadership team
Teach a minimum of one course
Other duties as determined by the Upper School Director
Identify learning styles of individual students based on: Observations Teacher meetings Parent/guardian conversations Conversations with outside resource providers Psycho-educational reports
Interpret psycho-educational evaluations to families if clarification is needed
Monitor student progress
Assist all students with study skills and strategies
Demystify learning differences to parents and students who are aware of their learning profile
If a psycho-educational evaluation is recommended, provide the family with an appropriate referral and coordinate contact
Counsel students as needed with regard to learning and emotional issues
Interpret psycho-educational evaluations to faculty
Speak with resource specialists regarding progress and plan for communicating concerns during the meeting
Distribute current/new accommodations to teachers and assist them in implementing recommendations
Work as the liaison between school and any additional service providers
Work in conjunction with the college counselors to facilitate appropriate accommodations for the College Board and ACT