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SAR Academy · 1 month ago

HS Learning Specialist - Maternity Leave Position

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$250/d - $300/d

SAR Academy is a mission-driven, co-educational Modern Orthodox Jewish high school committed to student-centered learning. They are seeking a dynamic learning specialist to provide academic and organizational support to students during a maternity leave, collaborating with teachers and parents to enhance student learning.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Develop, adapt and differentiate curricular materials in collaboration with teachers

Provide direct academic and organizational support to students in small groups

Develop and implement individualized learning plans

Monitor and assess student progress toward learning goals and adapt instruction to address changing needs

Communicate with parents about student progress and goals

Demonstrate knowledge of various methodologies for teaching students with learning differences

Qualification

NYS Certification in Special EducationExperience in academic supportEducational technology toolsCognitive developmentBuilding connections with studentsFlexible teaching approachCreative problem-solving

Required

Masters Degree in a related field

Experience providing academic support and remediation in General Studies

Strong ability to build connections with students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

A creative thinker who is able to problem-solve and collaborate with others

Understanding of social, emotional and cognitive development and the remediation of learning challenges

Flexible and open-minded approach to teaching

Experience providing academic support and remediation throughout the General Studies curriculum

Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction

Preferred

NYS Certification in Special Education strongly preferred

Company

SAR Academy

Imagine a school with no walls or barriers, where every student is unique...welcome to SAR! SAR Academy is a nursery through 8th grade Modern Orthodox co-educational day school dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability.

Founded in 1969

Riverdale, NY, US

201-500 employees

http://www.saracademy.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Sharon (Marson) Black

FOUNDER OF ARTS EDJE- SAR ACADEMY'S INSTITUTE- Excellence Driven Jewish Education in the Arts

Sonia Levin

Orton-Gillingham B'ivrit founder, learning specialist

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