Francis W. Parker School · 1 day ago
Learning Resources Teacher (1-Year Position; Begins Late August 2026)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $134K/yrFrancis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12th grade independent day school. They seek a skilled and experienced Intermediate and Middle School Learning Resource Teacher to support students with learning differences through mainstream classroom environments and coordinate with classroom teachers to facilitate student growth and progress.
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Responsibilities
Work/teach in classrooms, small groups, or one-on-one settings
Support students with learning differences through mainstream classroom environments
Coordinate with different classroom teachers to support students and communicate student growth and progress with parents
Help students learn their course material, gradually become more independent, gain insights into themselves as learners, and become their own best advocates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Learning Disabilities; Masters preferred
Background in learning disabilities and/or special education
Experience with Intermediate and Middle School students, including a thorough knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs, interests, and profiles of students ages 10-14
Possess the demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues to modify and adapt instruction for all learners
Broad cross-curricular knowledge base
Experience in and a commitment to developing one's own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Able to communicate clearly and tactfully with students, parents, outside specialists, administration, and colleagues
Empathetic, sound judgment, emotional maturity, and a sense of humor
Superior communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to summarize data from diagnostics and to clearly identify and describe cognitive areas that need support
Adept at helping students, colleagues, and parents understand how assistive technology can enhance student organization, communication/self-advocacy, and learning
Ability to provide insight, education, and guidance to teachers, administrators, and counselors on specific learning differences and ways to further support them within the Parker community
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Term and supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)
Commuter benefits
403b retirement plan
Company
Francis W. Parker School
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy.
Founded in 1901
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase