Learning Support Specialist - Archbishop Wood High School

Learning Support Specialist

Archbishop Wood High School

655 York Road

Warminster PA 18974

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced learning support specialist to join our educational team at Archbishop Wood High School. This position involves providing specialized educational support to students with diverse learning needs. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the academic success and overall well-being of our students through personalized instruction collaboration with teachers and parents and implementation of effective learning strategies and executive functioning skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support

• Provide individualized instruction and support to students with identified needs including those with learning disabilities ADHD and other diagnosed conditions.
• Read and interpret specialized documentation to develop corresponding accommodation plans.
• Teach executive functioning skills to improve organization study habits and time management.
• Administer and monitor testing accommodations for students within the program.
• Teacher Collaboration:
• Work closely with classroom teachers as the liaison between general education courses and the learning support room.
• Provide training and resources to teachers on best practices for inclusive education differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning.
• Parental Engagement:
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to discuss student progress challenges and strategies for support at home.
• Responsible forsmall group/group instruction of students with identified learning needs or academic interventions based on student need

Program Development:

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the learning support program.
• Assessment and Evaluation:
• Conduct assessments to identify students learning needs and monitor their progress.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress and program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Preferred masters degree in special education Educational Psychology or related field.
• State certification in Special Education required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students with diverse learning needs preferably in a high school setting.
• Experience in reading and interpreting special education documentation.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students with diverse learning needs preferably in a high school setting.
• Experience in reading and interpreting special education documentation

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of learning disabilities executive functioning and effective instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students parents and staff.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle a split schedule between two schools.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and assistive tools.

Qualities:

• Passion for working with students with diverse and special needs and a commitment to their success.
• Creativity in developing and implementing instructional strategies tailored to individual student needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of educators and administrators

Candidates interested in the Learning Support Specialist position should send their cover letter and resume to the attention of Kelly Ann Urban at .

The deadline for application is September 8 2025

Duties are representative and not limited to those stated above. Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA required clearances Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

As a religious organization the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason there may be occasions when an employees failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related the event an employee fails to adhere to or takes a position publicly that is contrary to Catholic doctrine and teachings or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individuals legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.