What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Learning Specialist position at Convent of the Sacred Heart?
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Middle School Learning Specialist
Full-Time
Beginning late August, 2024
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Middle School Learning Specialist
Full-Time
Beginning late August, 2024
Reports to: Head of Middle School
FLSA: Exempt full time
Date Posted: January 26, 2024
Salary Range: $65,000 to $90,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience
Responsibilities:
- Teach grade level small groups of students with documented learning disabilities: reading, writing, organization and critical thinking strategies to help support their academic course work
- Teach 5th grade study skills class once a rotation.
- Supervise and coordinate accommodations and outside-of-school supports, which include professionals such as tutors, evaluators, and physicians.
- Assist and communicate frequently/weekly with families and faculty to ensure the learning needs are understood and supported.
- Support the students and division by covering study halls, lunch duties, and other assignments as needed.
- Perform other school duties as required as a member of the middle school community.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- A minimum of 2 years of experience with Middle School students
- Knowledge of learning disabilities.
- A commitment to using research and innovative teaching practices and technology to enhance instruction.
- A demonstrated enthusiasm for working with adolescent learners, a strong sense of school community and teamwork, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in teaching with technology, especially with Google and Smartboard platforms.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
- Proficient with current educational technology, especially blended learning platforms and strategies.
- Positive team player with a desire to contribute and share your gifts and talents with the students and administration of the school.
- Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Flexible and can adapt to changes with schedules and student needs.
- An energetic team player, organized, innovative, and self-motivated.
- Possesses a collaborative nature and enthusiastic energy.
- Integrity, warmth, confidence, and a strong work ethic.
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, Vietnam or other veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. In addition to the protected classifications included in our EEO policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. Any employee who engages in conduct that violates this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
Salary : $62,000 - $85,000
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