Learning Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Academic Support, the Learning Support Specialist provides research-based academic skill instruction and support to individual students and develops and delivers programming to encourage effective study skills for underprepared students. As a member of a collaborative team, the Learning Support Specialist fosters a welcoming and supportive learning space and engages enthusiastically with students and their academic work.

Meet with self-identified or Academy-identified students to develop the academic skills and habits necessary to support their academic success:

• Meet with designated students weekly to develop effective executive functioning and study skills (e.g., prioritization, organization, time management, note-taking, test preparation, etc.);
• Implement research-based interventions to support students with reading comprehension, written expression & organization, language acquisition, memorization and recall.
• Maintain accurate attendance and session notes
• Communicate progress with students, faculty, advisors, and parents regularly. 
•  Support students in effectively leveraging resources on campus including such as counseling, teacher office hours, and IT specialists
• Develop strong, encouraging relationships with students grounded in mutual trust and respect

Collaborate with the Director of Academic Support on universal study skills workshops to support underprepared students:

• Teach a course to help students develop effective study skills and work habits to support academic success;
• Collaborate on alternative resources, workshops, and programs to help students develop learning skills.

Manage Peer Tutors:

• Support and collaborate with the Director of Academic Support to deliver a training program for peer tutors to help them work effectively with peer students;
• Ensure that peer tutors understand academic integrity guidelines when working with peer students.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participate in coverage of supervised study times in the afternoon and evening, including logging attendance, developing work plans, and proctoring assessments for students with short- and long-term accommodation plans;
• Perform regular administrative tasks related to Academic Support including scheduling, filing accommodations requests, and drafting learning support summaries

Other duties 

• Participate in the sit-down meal program
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s Degree, Special Education or equivalent preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a tutor, teacher, or academic interventionist
• Strong understanding of executive functioning skills, learning disabilities, and twice-exceptional student populations
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills 
• Diplomacy to manage challenging interpersonal interactions 
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information 
• Excellent technical (MS Office), and data entry skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to work independently with initiative, as well as be a part of a team 
• Detail-oriented
• Proactively seek improvements and synergies with regards to office processes and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Physical Job Demands 

• Close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, analyze data and figures, and read 
• Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers 
• Ability to frequently receive and communicate information 
• Ability to occasionally stoop or kneel 
• Ability to occasionally lift/carry/push up to 10 pounds

Working Conditions

The worker is mainly in an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. 

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance. 

Application materials must include a cover letter (specific to this position) and a resume.  

Compensation & Benefits 

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role. 

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including: 

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals

See benefit plan details here. 

Salary : $26 - $36