Lower School Learning Specialist

Lower School Learning Specialist

The Nightingale Bamford School is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist for the Lower School (grades K-4). The Lower School Learning Specialist must have a strong knowledge of neurodiverse learners and support services. This role works closely with the Lower School Division Head the Head of the Learning Resources Department the other Lower School Learning Specialist the Lower School counselor classroom teachers parents and outside professionals. The Learning Specialist supports lower school students with reading writing math and learning strategies; provides individual and group instruction as appropriate; and serves as a resource for faculty. The Learning Specialist works closely with students teachers and parents to develop learning strategies tailored to each students learning style to support their academic progress.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teachers in addressing students varying learning needs and supporting their efforts to help these students see success.
• Read psychoeducational evaluations and summarize key findings for teacher use.
• Conduct reading assessments throughout the year
• Develop and maintain individual learning profiles and support plans of students and ensure that they are up to date and successfully implemented.
• Develop and maintain communication and documentation protocols related to learning support.
• Play an active role in grade team meetings.
• Coordinate out-of-school tutors and specialists when possible and assist students with learning strategies and study skills
• Teach reading and writing to K-4 small groups.
• Oversee students social and emotional development and maintain regular contact with families.
• Collaborate as part of two grade-level teams to continuously improve curriculum and instruction.
• Use grade-level guidelines to assess students.
• Write semester progress reports and maintain contact with families through conferences as well as by phone and email correspondence.
• Proctor standardized tests in Lower School
• Attend all Lower School assemblies and Lower School department meetings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Special Education
• At least two years of experience working with elementary students with learning differences
• Knowledge of PAF The Writing Revolution and Bridges programs
• Possess significant knowledge of learning differences and intervention strategies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing

SALARY RANGE

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act the annual salary range for this position is $80000$115000. When extending an offer Nightingale considers factors including (but not limited to) the scope of the role the candidates experience and education key skills internal equity and market considerations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL

Founded by two bold visionary educators in 1920 The Nightingale-Bamford Schools mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers compassionate citizens and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls minds and hearts and in so doing infuses their lives with meaningful relationships teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence empathy resilience and reason. Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in belonging and inclusion the foundations of excellent teaching and learning. We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color creed religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression military status marital status familial status caregiver status predisposing genetic characteristics actual or perceived domestic violence victim status disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Schools employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities including but not limited to recruiting interviewing hiring staffing training promotions compensation practices employee benefits social programs discipline and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.