Learning Resource Teacher & Case Management Administrator
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide small group and/or individual instruction to students at all grade levels in reading writing math or other identified areas consistent with the schools MTSS process; collaborating with other faculty as appropriate
- Build students reading and writing skills to enhance phonemic awareness reading fluency vocabulary and general comprehension through the use of documented interventions and support
- Build students math and computation skills through the use of documented interventions and support
- Administer benchmark assessments throughout the year to understand and monitor student progress
- Keep accurate records of sessions with students documenting targeted interventions and their results
- Participate and provide input in scheduled meetings conferences and discussions with classroom teachers instructional coaches and other learning specialists to review and communicate student progress and concerns
- Proactively communicate with parents via monthly progress notes in coordination with teachers and instructional coaches providing updates and messages regarding students
- Prepare and maintain an environment that inspires learning exploration observation and discovery
- Order supplies and other classroom material through established school processes to support student learning
- Assist in supervising students at lunch and recess periods carpool and other times dependent on teacher absences and staffing needs
- Support the case management process via paperwork scheduling meetings and an understanding of legal compliance.
- Attend assigned class trips including but not limited to a year end week-long camp trip for the 6-9 level
- Acquire professional training in the educational field by attending educational conferences training workshops and other related activities
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required assigned or requested
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree required
- 2 years experience working with Elementary and Junior High-level students in an educational or related setting special education and Montessori experience strongly preferred
- The following active certifications or willingness to be trained:
- Orton-Gillingham Reading Training
- Wilson Language Training
- Multisensory math instruction training (TouchMath etc.)
- Other related trainings and certifications
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbal and written with children and adults
- Advanced understanding of a childs physical social emotional development
- Demonstrated ability to provide high level of support and assistance with measurable results; including a proficiency in working with current educational technologies and techniques
- Commitment to collaborating with a larger team of like-minded professionals
- Experience with the IEP process and an understanding of CPS support services
- Proficiency in Google Drive
Additional Information :
Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $70000 - $73000 annually based on skills and experience
Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation ancestry veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local anti-discrimination laws. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer conditions and privileges of employment.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Over 60 years old, NNM serves 556 students from toddlers to 8th Grade. Located near Wicker Park in Chicago, NNM is one of the largest Montessori schools in the nation. Highly regarded for its Montessori pedagogy and innovation, NNM hosts a rooftop garden, an innovation studio, a swimm ... View more