Middle School Learning Specialist The CGPS Learning Specialist appreciates the joy of teaching and embraces the challenge of teaching diverse learners. Learning Specialists believe in differentiated and developmentally aligned models of teaching and learning, understand the importance of cultural competency and instructional technology, and are attuned to students' social and emotional growth. They collaborate with other members of the department and division to utilize innovative assessments and differentiate instruction to create a supportive, dynamic learning environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support students in grades 6-8
- Assess and track student progress; provide students with accommodations as needed
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, other members of the learning support team, and the leadership team regularly
- Review and interpret evaluations and recommendations; support faculty to understand and apply recommendations in learning profiles
- Identify students in need of support and coordinate learning plans
- Maintain active communication with students' families and outside support team regarding students' progress, challenges, and learning needs
- Support students' development primarily in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Support students' study skills and work habits within a variety of subject areas
- Work with individual and small groups of students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Share lunch/recess/park/special course coverage
- Attend Faculty & Team meetings
- Work in conjunction with the Department of Education to establish and maintain Individual Education Plans and communicate with outside providers
- Any additional duties as assigned by the Division Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Special Education, preferably with a concentration in Learning Disabilities
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required, preferably in Special Education
- Understanding of learning styles and differentiated instruction.
- Skill at managing multi-faceted work within a supportive learning community
- Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with parents
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience reading and interpreting psycho-educational evaluations to identify student needs
WORK HOURS AND CLASS
- School Year '24-25, 7:45am - 3:45 pm
- Weekly faculty and department meetings - until 4:30pm
- Start Date: August 26, 2024
COMPENSATIONThe salary range for this position is $71,000 - $118,500. We offer exceptional benefits and a warm and supportive culture.CGPS Mission Statement CGPS nurtures each student's unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values, and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams, and to improve the world. Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment on the basis of race (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the Protected Characteristics ).