Learning Specialist Teacher - temporary for the 2025-2026 school year

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The learning specialist will work collaborative with classroom teachers and the building team to provide support for all students to make growth toward meeting grade level standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist with the implementation of instructional activities aligned with building goals district curriculum and standards.
2. Support teachers in meeting individual student needs by reviewing student data identifying appropriate strategies and collaborating on instructional planning.
3. Assist with the coordination of student support services in collaboration with building teams including services for ELL special education and other identified groups.
4. Maintain accurate and current records related to student supports services and progress.
5. Develop manage and monitor Section 504 plans in accordance with legal and district guidelines.
6. Lead building-level support meetings such as Student Support Team (SST) STAT (Student Teacher Assistance Team) and Housekeeping meetings including scheduling agenda setting and follow-up coordination.
7. Assist with the coordination and implementation of assessments including building- or district-level testing.
8. Assist with responding to student behavior concerns by collaborating with staff to identify strategies and supports aligned with schoolwide expectations.
9. Serve as a resource and support for staff in interpreting data and using it to inform instruction and interventions.
10. Assist in maintaining a safe and productive learning environment in collaboration with staff and school teams.
11. Assist in the planning and development of the buildings master schedule to support instructional and student support needs.
12. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff administrators parents/legal guardians support groups and community members.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Building Administrator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with K-8 Elementary Education
• Experience using instructional strategies that are effective with diverse learners.
• endorsement.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff students and patrons of the district.
• Advocate for equity inclusion and professional practices that ensure all students achieve at high levels.
• Knowledge of SEL practices and approaches.
• Knowledge and skill in instructional principles methods and techniques.
• Ability to access disaggregate and respond to various types of data.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
• Skill in student management student discipline and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
• Must possess a positive attitude about change and an eagerness to implement changes that will enhance student learning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students staff and community in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
• Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
• Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
• Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
• Ability to follow appropriate guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
• Completed Employment Application/ Background Check.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

PAY LEVEL

Walla Walla Public Schools Teachers Salary ScheduleRetirement SEBB Benefits Paid Sick Leave

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs contact . The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer Director of HR

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla WA 99362

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla WA 99362