2025-2026 Learning Support Teacher La Salle Academy

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

La Salle Academy Shillington

Position Description

Job Title: Learning Support Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

Job Status: FullTime; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Reporting Functions: Reports to the school Principal.

Job Function: The Learning Support Teacher will be responsible for providing specialized educational support in reading writing math and all other subjects to students both in the classroom and in small group settings. This position will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and administrators to implement education plans that meet the individual needs of each student.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans for students and monitor their progress throughout the school year. Participate in IEP meetings and other required meetings.

• Teach students per their individualized reading plans to small groups or individually using researchbased strategies and resources. Motivate students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge to provide an effective reading writing and mathematical foundation in accordance with their abilities.

• Offer support and strategies to enhance instruction and promote growth throughout the curriculum. Collaborate with teachers of all grade levels to promote the learning and implementation of instruction.

• Meet regularly with classroom teachers to plan education instructions that relate to the students individual needs or as requested by the classroom teacher.

• Evaluate student performances during each session and provide feedback. Maintain a fair accurate and timely assessment of policies and procedures.

• Communicate with students parents and teachers on a regular basis about schedules assessments and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parentteacher conferences throughout the school year.

• Maintain and engage in professional growth adhere to professional standards and demonstrate professional ethics sound judgment and leadership.

• Regularly check email and update web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Allentown Diocese policies as per the teachers handbook.

• Actively establish and maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe orderly effective and productive environment. Upholds La Salle Academys discipline procedures.

• Supervise and manage students behavior in the classroom hallways lunchroom before and after school etc. to foster a positive and healthy learning environment for all.

• Attend all required inservice training meetings and workshops. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.

• Actively be involved in the school community. Attend school events activities fundraisers etc.

• Any other duties assigned by the Principal.

Additional Condition of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education Special Education or equivalent required. Masters degree preferred.

• Reading Specialist PK12 Certification is a plus not required.

• Experience with MTSS and SWPBIS is preferred not required.

• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrate ability to plan organize and modify an educational activity set by the classroom teacher.

• Must communicate effectively with parents students and coworkers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

• Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

• Able to maintain a high level of energy. Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality a high degree of credibility integrity and selfconfidence is essential.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old) as well as attendance at the online Protecting Gods Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and requirements.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job employees are regularly required to sit stand walk and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions: Educational settingContracted position (LTS); 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend schoolrelated events.

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