Math & Science Learning Specialist - Episcopal High School, Houston

Reporting to the Director of the Academic Assistance Program, the Math/Science Learning Specialist offers specialized support to students in mathematics and science courses. This support is tailored to individual learning needs, aiming to improve student success. The Specialist works with faculty and Academic Assistance Office personnel to create and use effective strategies for students with learning differences. Responsibilities include planning, updating, and managing necessary academic accommodations. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a teacher in the Academic Assistance Program, helping students with their understanding of math and science.
• Help students during this structured period with planning, test preparation, organization, other executive functions, and metacognition. 
• Coordinate and proctor the EHS testing center.
• Teach social-emotional and executive function lessons following curriculum in the AAO.
• Perform clerical duties and document needs of AAO.
• Serve as an advisor at EHS.
• Participate in regular faculty, staff, and committee meetings; school functions; and school-wide professional development activities during and after school hours.
• Provide consistent, confidential, and professional support to the Academic Assistance Office.
• Review evaluations and write education plans for students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.
• Hold education plan meetings to review accommodations for students with parents.
• Perform various other duties assigned by the Learning Specialist and the Director of Academic Assistance.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, master’s preferred, from an accredited four-year institution, preferably in disabilities (educational diagnostician or LSSP.)
• Expert in math content (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) to aid students with learning difficulties in math.
• Expert in science content (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) to assist students with learning difficulties in science.
• 2-3 years of experience working with students dealing with underlying attention, memory, language, social skills, and executive functioning challenges and how they impact learning and academic success.

• Experience in student support setting, 9-12^th grade experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and database applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school setting, including parents, students, and employees of EHS.
• Must have strong attention to detail; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Must demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the job, including matters of confidentiality.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal.)
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and prompt manner and to meet critical time deadlines.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift to 15 pounds.
• Generally, work in standard office conditions and climate.
• Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.