The Met, founded by the non-profit Big Picture Learning, began in 1996 as a groundbreaking new school with a student-teacher ratio of16:1, high standards and strong family engagement. With more than 20 years in education, the Met has expanded to a network of six small high schools throughout the state of Rhode Island. The Met empowers its students to take charge of their learning, become responsible citizens and life-long learners. Met milestones include internships, individual learning plans, advisories and a breakthrough college transition program.

Position: Learning Specialist
Employment Status: Full-Time, Grant Funded, 10 months (one year position)
State Date: Immediately
Salary Range: $27,000 - $30,000 per year plus benefits
Reports To: Building Principal

Position Overview:
The Learning Specialist meets individually or in small groups with each student assigned to them according to the student’s Learning Plan or as needed. The Learning Specialist position requires some counseling and case management skills as well.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Design and follow a schedule for each student on the caseload, identified by the academic support team, in order to meet the student’s needs.
● Support students in meeting their learning goals by both strengthening their skill development and in supporting them in the goals of their Learning Plan.
● Support literacy diagnostics and interventions for specific caseload of students.
● Maintain a weekly progress log of students on their caseload and communicate to relevant colleagues.
● Meet with special education teachers weekly to address student concerns and convey caseload and school information.
● Meet with the group of all Learning Specialists weekly for training, support, and weekly information sharing.
● Communicate weekly with advisors of students on their caseload in advisory meetings to discuss strategies, resources, and/or concerns of students.
● Provide verbal or written feedback to advisors on student progress as well as assist with IEP progress reports.
● Participate in weekly staff meetings in their respective buildings.
● Facilitate student case management at their building-based staff meetings.
● Attend and participate on the panel of all assigned students’ exhibitions.
● Support the school community as determined in collaboration with the Principal including but not limited to covering advisories during daily absences.
● Participate in Evaluation Team meetings as needed.
● Meet regularly with Principal as scheduled.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
● Hold an Associate’s or higher degree, or successfully completed at least two years of higher education
● Successfully completed the paraprofessional requirements of Section 119
● Positive, team-player
● Good oral and written communication skills
● Comfortable working with a diverse population of students and staff
● Highly organized with the ability to multitask

● Passionate and committed to school philosophy

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the increasing diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
A background check is required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.38 - $19.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport, RI 02840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person