Learning Specialist Assistant

Learning Specialist Assistant

A Learning Specialist Assistant is a member of the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) who works closely with the CAE Learning Specialists Director and Assistant Director of CAE students teachers and families to support student success. This individual helps facilitate day-to-day learning for students receiving learning support including instructional and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable student-focused collaborative and eager to contribute to a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:
Assist Learning Specialists with student sessions materials management and maintaining a structured supportive learning environment
Support the delivery of small-group and one-on-one instruction in reading and math through modeling guided practice and targeted reinforcement
Provide push-in support and help facilitate small-group learning and progress monitoring in collaboration with teachers and specialists
Manage logistical tasks related to CAE programming including scheduling materials prep room setup and communication
Participate in CAE team meetings and relevant school-based professional development

Qualifications:
Experience working in a school setting or with students in a support or instructional role
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Organized flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
A collaborative team player with a student-first mindset a love of learning and a genuine joy in supporting student growth
Positive attitude warm presence and a willingness to learn and grow alongside others

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Requirements:
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the following physical and mental requirements are essential to the successful performance of this job:

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit stand walk talk and hear. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate similar to a standard school environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Cognitive and Emotional Requirements: The candidate must be able to analyze reason and problem-solve effectively. The ability to manage multiple priorities maintain emotional control under stress and communicate clearly and professionally is essential.

About Maclay School:
Maclay School is an independent non-sectarian college preparatory school located on 100 beautiful acres in northern Tallahassee Florida. Our Lower School program which begins with a nurturing preschool for three- and four-year-old children continues in the Jablon Lower School. Here students are supported in a warm family-oriented environment that emphasizes personal growth academic rigor and character development. With a focus on individualized learning and a commitment to excellence Maclay School provides a safe space where students are encouraged to take risks stretch their thinking and achieve their fullest potential.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the academic success of Maclays youngest learners while supporting and developing the professional capacity of teachers.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Maclay School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sex national origin age disability military status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position