Upper School Learning Specialist

Essential Functions

The Learning Specialist will report to the Director of the Academic Assistance Office. Identify and support students with organizational and other academic needs. This position will support the Academic Assistance Office in developing and implementing strategies to meet the needs of students identified with learning differences and plan for/update/oversee necessary academic accommodations. The individual will have the following specific responsibilities, but not limited to:

• 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.)
• Knowledge of math content (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry) to aid students with learning difficulties in math.
• Knowledge of 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 up to 30 pounds.
• Generally works in standard office conditions and climate.
• Works in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.