Columbus Academy · 2 months ago
Lower School Learning Specialist (Long-term substitute)
Gahanna, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expColumbus Academy is seeking a full-time Lower School Learning Specialist to support student learning needs. The role involves collaborating with faculty, providing direct instruction to students with learning disabilities, and developing accommodation plans to enhance educational experiences.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with other members of the Student Support Team and the lower school faculty to identify student learning needs and develop appropriate interventions and support plans
Collaborate with classroom teachers to meet students’ learning needs
Provide expertise in developing strategies with faculty to implement in the classroom to support student learning
Provide direct instruction to students identified with learning disabilities and/or significant executive function challenges in the resource room and in regular classroom settings
Provide advocacy and accommodations for students with documented learning disabilities
Write, update and implement individual student accommodation plans
Use available technology to enhance the students’ learning experiences
Maintain effective record-keeping procedures
Communicate with classroom teachers regarding student progress
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth
Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences
Work collaboratively and build relationships with students and faculty
Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings
Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all lower school faculty members
Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior
Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being
Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all lower school faculty members
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in education field preferred
Licensure as an intervention specialist preferred
Three or more years of teaching experience as a learning or intervention specialist
Training and or credentialing in the Orton Gillingham approach
Experience and training in working with students with learning disabilities and executive function challenges
Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the elementary level
Ability to teach a full range of elementary school subjects and differentiate instruction
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills
Company
Columbus Academy
Columbus Academy is one of the premier Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 coeducational country day schools in the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase