Learning Specialist Lower Division

Responsibilities

The Learning Specialists responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Student Support

  • Support the implementation and enacted Tier 1 support in the classroom in the areas of math and literacy
  • Support supplement and extend classroom literacy instruction to small groups of students using Orton Gillingham and other research informed methods
  • Push in facilitation as needed for reading writing phonics math and word study 
  • Administer score and analyze running records decoding and encoding assessments
  • Support students writing development within the workshop model using alternative methods as needed

• Collaboration

  • Work in partnership with other Learning and Language Specialists members of Student Success Team classroom teachers Associate Division Heads and Division Heads to ensure that each students academic skills are progressing

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• 5 years of teaching experience
• Deep understanding of discipline-specific expertise either in math or literacy within the context of a school environment
• Expertise in applying current assessments specific to your field that will best assess our students and that allow for clear referrals
• Experience teaching with clear evidence of student learning and growth
• Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing childrens wellbeing
• Highly effective collaborator eager to listen deeply contribute to a team and achieve goals together
• Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching
• Very resourceful and adaptive eager to embrace constant change growth and learning
• Bachelors degree; graduate degree in education or related field is ideal
• Professional fluency in English required
• ELL and/or Special Education background preferred but not required

Additional Information :

To Apply

If hired for this position the annual salary range is between $70000 - $110000. The salary may vary depending on your experience level and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical dental life insurance 401K savings plan generous paid time off family forming benefits health and wellness benefits and more.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong are trusted and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time