Description

King School is a PreK-12 independent, college preparatory day school located in Stamford that serves the diverse families of Fairfield and Westchester counties. King School seeks more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence.

Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence, and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected.

Job Title: Part Time Lower School Learning Specialist

Division: Lower School

Reports to: Head of Lower School

Job Description: King School seeks a part-time Lower School Learning Specialist for the 2024-2025 academic year who will report to the Head of Lower School and work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning. The Learning Specialist will work collaboratively with homeroom teachers to plan and execute lessons, making modifications and accommodations to allow all students to access the lower school curriculum. 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct targeted instruction to students, both individually and in small groups.
• Create individualized learning plans based on student evaluations. 
• Foster self-advocacy, support academic challenges and executive functioning, and work with students on the development of reading, written expression, and mathematics.
• Provide academic and emotional support to students.
• Model fairness and proper behavior.
• Work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Child Psychologist, School Counselor, consulting Occupational Therapist, consulting Speech Therapist, Division Head, and the lower school faculty and staff.
• As a member of a teaching team, meet regularly, share resources, and collaborate effectively.
• Frequently communicate with families about their child’s progress (telephone, email, conferences, and report cards).
• Be knowledgeable of the information in each student’s Digital Learning Profile.
• Use appropriate technology to enhance instruction and communication, and the MyKing portal for report writing and sharing information with parents weekly.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.
• Attend Lower School and all-school faculty meetings, as well as workshops on professional growth and development days held after 3:00 P.M.
• Attend Parents’ Night in September/October, Open House etc.
• Work in collaboration with the Admission Office in screening applicants.
• Participate in King’s orientation and mentor programs.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Special Education
• Certification in Orton Gillingham or Wilson Phonics preferred
• Knowledge about a range of learning disabilities, social-emotional well-being, test anxiety, and general executive functioning challenges and their impact.
• Knowledge and experience with project-based learning and inquiry-based teaching methods
• A strong affinity for young children, flexibility, and a sense of humor. 
• Knowledge of academic and social developmental benchmarks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues and parents.
• Must embrace the use of technology to enhance instruction and communication.
• Strong capacity in cultural competence; ability to work, learn, and teach in cross-cultural environments. 
• Must have a demonstrated alignment with King’s Mission and Virtues.

Classifications: 

Part Time, schedule to be determined.

King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class faculty and staff to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.