Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles, serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning, and nurture a community of ethical, critical thinkers who, shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition, walk through the world with confidence and humility.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Coordinator of Learning Advancement and Learning Specialist provides push-in and pull-out instructional support to both advanced and striving learners and their teachers in reading and/or math. This multifaceted position will be part of the Student Services Team and will spend approximately 60% of their time supporting learning advancement and 40% of their time on campus supporting striving learners (schedule to be determined each trimester upon review of student assessments and needs). This exempt position reports directly to the Director of Student Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning Advancement:

• Meet with grade level General Studies teaching teams on a weekly basis to plan differentiated instruction and create extension opportunities for classroom work
• Observe teachers and students to provide feedback on different ways to support advanced learners within the classroom
• Refine the referral process for Learning Advancement services
• Support small groups of advanced learners (push-in and pull-out instruction) to introduce concepts, strategies and monitor progress based on the student need within each grade level
• Design and implement independent study projects for students in 3rd - 5th grade based on student needs
• Provide ongoing staff and parent education regarding the latest research in educational practices for advanced learners

Learning Specialist:

• Provide a mixture of push-in and pull-out literacy support based on the needs of the students and of the classrooms, working on decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
• Assess students currently enrolled in the Learning Support Program as well as students referred to the program with running records (DRA, Fountas and Pinnell), phonics assessments, phonological awareness assessments, spelling inventories, and other assessments
• Provide a mixture of push-in and pull-out math support based on the needs of the students and of the classrooms
• Analyze assessments to inform instruction; guide classroom teachers in closely looking at assessment data for instructional purposes
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers about student progress; discuss and support the implementation of modifications and accommodations for students
• Attend meetings with the Student Support Team to coordinate instructional plans, discuss students referred to the Learning Support Program, and keep current on research in the field
• Meet with administrators and Director of Student Services as needed to discuss student progress
• Team up with families, providing updates on progress and advice on strategies and structures for home; reach out over the phone and through email as well as attend periodic student meetings
• Coordinate instruction with outside providers of students in the Learning Support Program (speech-language, tutors, educational therapists, psychologists, etc.)

General School Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to and model Sinai Akiba’s Core Values of: Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community), Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence), Derech Eretz (Kindness and Empathy), Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility), Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention), and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel)
• Work on campus at Sinai Akiba Academy daily from 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM as an exempt employee
• Work with the Director of Student Services to coordinate curriculum that caters to the diverse learning needs of all students, including: curriculum development, faculty coaching, model teaching, developing shared norms for assessment, and guiding assessment-informed instructional planning
• Assist assessment team with administering and analyzing universal assessments (three times per year K-5)
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Services, grade-level teams, and learning support teachers to analyze student assessment data and plan for instruction
• Attend and participate in the following: faculty in-service meetings, student assemblies, and other school functions, as requested
• Attend and occasionally lead weekly faculty meetings and actively participate in curricular discussions
• Participate in professional development opportunities and keep current on educational issues and trends
• Ensure student safety, and support healthy social dynamics, during assigned supervision responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
• Degree and/or certification in Gifted & Talented Education (Licensure preferred)
• Minimum of five years prior curriculum coordination or faculty coaching experience
• Teaching experience preferred
• Warm, energetic, and engaging personality
• Strong collaborative skills
• Literacy: Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop; any specialized reading background such as Wilson, Lindamood Bell, or Orton Gillingham preferred
• Math: Illustrative Math (training is available) and math background preferred
• Technology: Google Drive, apps for education and touch-typing ability
• Behavior management skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
• Excellent benefit package with a portion of medical paid by SAA
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 403b and employer funded retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

In the spirit of pay transparency we share the base annual salary range for this position: $85,000 - $95,000. Annual base salary is exclusive of fringe benefits, retirement plan employer contributions or potential stipends (for eligible employees). Pay ranges at SAA are reasonable estimates of what the School anticipates paying for a role but are not guaranteed. If hired at SAA, your final annual base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, job level, part-time status and number of months of work per academic year. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full annual base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical for SAA in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Applicants may submit their resume for consideration to Becca Furer at rfurer@sinaiakiba.org.

Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.