Dexter Southfield School · 5 months ago
Learning Specialist (leave coverage)
Brookline, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expDexter Southfield School is seeking a Learning Specialist for leave coverage to provide targeted instruction in reading, writing, math, and study skills. The role involves fostering a supportive learning environment, collaborating with faculty, and addressing unique student needs through differentiated instruction.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group targeted instruction in areas like reading, writing, math, study skills, and academic coaching. Additional focus on executive functioning skills (e.g., time management, organization, study skills, notetaking, test taking skills, and goal setting)
Foster a culture of high expectations to allow every student to achieve positive results in a supportive, academically rigorous learning environment
Help students gain self-awareness of their learning style, needs, and strategies for academic success
Write comments that give an accurate reflection of a student’s work and progress, as needed
Lead team and parent meetings to share information regarding learning styles, diagnoses, test scores and meaning, recommended classroom/teaching strategies, and accommodations
Conduct file review and maintenance; read and review psycho-educational and learning evaluations
Collaborate with other faculty to discuss strategies and resources and facilitate academic transitions
Serve as a study skills instructor, introducing key steps to successful academic success
Coordinate timely and ongoing communication and feedback to faculty and parents
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with teachers and learning specialists to effectively address those needs and employ differentiated instruction
Create a learning environment that promotes character, respect, and goodwill
Demonstrate a commitment to training and professional development to remain current with educational standards, emerging technology, classroom resources, and pedagogy
Actively participate in faculty meetings, in-service programs, and training workshops
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in a related field, with preference for special education or speech-language pathology
Familiarity with the Orton-Gillingham or Wilson method of instruction is required
Demonstrated success working with independent educational plans
At least three years of full-time experience working in a rigorous academic setting
Proficiency in developing, delivering, and assessing comprehensive lesson plans and instruction
Effective communication skills (oral and written) to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents
Demonstrated knowledge in teaching principles, theories, methods, behavior management techniques, and conflict resolution strategies
Understanding of the unique academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of this age group
Ability to create and contribute to an engaging and inclusive learning environment and workplace
History of continued education or professional development
Ability to be flexible, effectively manage stress, and adapt to changing work priorities and assignments
Willingness to work as a team player and individual contributor
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with maximum precision and minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills (oral, written, non-verbal) to build trust among constituencies
Commitment to actively promote and contribute to an engaging and inclusive workplace
Ability to be flexible, effectively manage stress, and adapt to changing work priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred
For Orton-Gillingham, Associate or Practitioner-level certification (or higher) is strongly preferred
For Wilson, Level I certification or above is strongly preferred
Professional membership in subject-related organizations and/or licensure is highly desired
Company
Dexter Southfield School
Guided by our motto, "Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow," Dexter Southfield is dedicated to giving young men and women a foundation for excellence.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase