Lower School Learning and Literacy Specialist

• Designing, promoting, and leading an exceptional reading remediation program for students with language-based learning differences in our Learning Center
  
• Providing students throughout our inclusive program with additional support in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning skills, individually and in small groups in the Learning Center
  
• Teaching at least reading group as needed, including one small, multi-grade reading class
  
• Equipping students with the literacy skills they need to increase independence, confidence, and success in all areas
  
• Working closely with classroom teachers to support them in providing and implementing curriculum and literacy-based activities or assignments
  
• Meeting with outside specialists as requested
  
• Supporting teachers in differentiation for a variety of learners in their classroom
  
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to develop literacy-based and executive functioning goals for all appropriate students with in IDEAL s Zenith and Dylan Programs and follows up on the progress of goals throughout the year
  
• Using formative and summative assessment to document student progress and achievement; assessing and analyzing student strengths and needs; designing and implementing appropriate instruction to facilitate learning and growth
  
• Communicating with families regarding skills, strategies, and carryover plans for vacations and summer break
  
• Partnering effectively and fostering opportunities for collaboration and partnership with colleagues, administrators, and parents
  
• Participating in CSE meetings and impartial hearings as requested
  
• Assisting Lower School Head in reviewing progress reports for students in the Zenith and Dylan Programs as requested
  
• Attending and participating in weekly faculty meetings, committee meetings, school functions, and professional development activities during and after school hours as needed, appropriate, and assigned.
  
• Upholding the mission, philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures of IDEAL
  
• Meeting deadlines for progress reports, learning specialist reports, and other work
  
• Remaining current with best practices in pedagogy, literacy, and differentiation and engaging in and leading routine and strategic professional development
  

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in appropriate field, Masters preferred, training and certification as a special education teacher or learning specialist required
  
• Experience with reading remediation programs ( Wilson, PAF, Teachers College writing and reading workshops, Orton Gillingham, etc)
  
• Knowledge of relevant technology
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• At least two years experience in a relevant area
  
• Growth mindset and a sense of humor
  

Benefits

• 403(b)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Referral program
  
• Retirement plan
  
• Vision insurance