Lower School Learning Specialist (Part-time)

The Lower School Learning Support Specialist works on a collaborative team with other learning specialists an advanced learning teacher and the ECC Child Development Specialist to provide and support pushin and pullout instruction for students experiencing academic difficulties and challenges. The Lower School Learning Support Specialist works closely with colleagues to coordinate instruction to best meet individual students learning needs. This parttime exempt position (approximately 25 hours per week) reports directly to the Director of Student Services.

Sinai Akiba Academy is a preeminent private Jewish day school in Los Angeles serving students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. Sinai Akiba Academy is undergirded by our school mission to engage students in the joy and discipline of learning and nurture a community of ethical critical thinkers who shaped by our evolving Jewish tradition walk through the world with confidence and humility.

Our core values of Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community); Talmud Torah (Academic Excellence); Derech Eretz (Kindness Empathy & Respect); Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof (Ethical Responsibility); Avodat Halev (Soulful Intention) and Ahavat Yisrael (Love for Israel) serve as a commitment with the students families and community members that we serve to energize the present explore the past and embrace the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a mixture of pushin and pullout literacy and math support based on the needs of the students and classrooms as determined by analysis of student data
• Assist assessment team with universal assessments given to all K through 5 students assessing and analyzing
• Assess students currently enrolled in the Learning Support Program as well as students referred to the program with running records (DRA Fountas and Pinnell) phonics assessments phonological awareness assessments spelling inventories and other assessments
• Analyze assessments to inform instruction; guide classroom teachers in closely looking at assessment data for instructional purposes
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers about student progress; discuss and support the implementation of modifications and accommodations for students
• Become familiar with the schoolwide curriculums across content areas
• Work with the Director of Student Services to coordinate curriculum that caters to the diverse learning needs of all students including: curriculum development faculty coaching model teaching developing shared norms for assessment and guiding assessmentinformed instructional planning
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of child development
• Meet with administrators and Director of Student Services as needed to discuss student progress
• Collaborate with families provide updates on progress and advice on strategies and structures for home; and attend Student Success Meetings
• Coordinate instruction with outside providers of students in the Learning Support Program (speechlanguage tutors educational therapists psychologists etc.)
• Have an understanding of neuropsychological assessments and the ability to work with the team to provide interventions and accommodations
• Attend and participate in the following: Staffulty inservice meetings student assemblies and other school functions as requested
• Attend and occasionally lead weekly Staffulty meetings and actively participate in curricular discussions
• Participate in professional development opportunities and keep current on educational issues and trends
• Oversee students ensuring safety and supporting healthy social dynamics during assigned supervision responsibilities
• Learn use and apply technology as required by School to enhance learning provide feedback to students and parents and engage with colleagues. Technology includes but is not limited to JagNet Google Workspace Paylocity and any other School approved software.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Head of School in support of the schools mission

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Special Education or a related field preferred
• Minimum of four years working with Lower School students as a Learning Specialist
• Experience with MAP is strongly preferred but not required
• Ability to work approximately 25 hours per week
• Deep working knowledge of typical content knowledge covered in Lower School
• Outstanding understanding of neurodiversity and diverse learning profiles including typical accommodations and modifications that support learning for students including but not limited to students that demonstrate Attentional Deficits Specific Learning Disabilities challenges with Executive Functioning and Processing Deficits
• Ability to collaborate professionally and efficiently with Staffulty parents and students
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Literacy: Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop; any specialized reading background such as Wilson Lindamood Bell or Orton Gillingham preferred
• Math: Illustrative Math (training is available) and math background preferred
• Ability to adapt to and master technology related to job function including but not limited to Google Suite tools Universal Assessment and record keeping
• Behavior Management skills
• Warm energetic and engaging personality

Applicants may submit their cover letter and resume for consideration to Becca Furer Director of Student Services at

Sinai Akiba Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race religion age color sex disability status national origin genetics sexual orientation protected veteran status gender expression gender identity or any other characteristic protected under federal state and/or local laws.

Required Experience:

Senior IC