Learning Specialist for Middle/High School

Jupiter Christian School

Learning Specialist for Middle School

Founded in 1963, Jupiter Christian School is committed to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Jupiter Christian School distinctively educates students in a Nurturing Community to Excel in life and Engage the world.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Learning Specialist Teacher is responsible for teaching various courses, including ESOL, Academic Support, and/or Team Taught Reading/Math classes. The successful candidate will be able to incorporate different styles of teaching and varied approaches to engage students and assist their learning. The Learning Specialist will teach skill-based strategies that support students’ core academic classes.

This position is a Full-Time, school-year, 10-month role, reporting to the Director of Learning Services.

General Description of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a daily learning support period for students to develop and practice content from their core classes while incorporating learning strategies, executive function skills, and study skills.
• Direct and teach children with diagnosed learning disabilities in programs specifically designed to meet their educational needs.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals regularly
• Evaluate and interpret various testing data

Essential Job Requirements

• Evaluate psycho-educational testing and interpret needs for individual student programs
• Create and update student Learning Plans annually and as needed during the school year for students in grades Maintain a working record of current students in program in alignment with the Registrar and Business Offices
• Evaluate any new documentation (Psychological Evaluations, annual grade reports, etc)
• Schedule and conduct Learning Plan Meetings with each parent/guardian and/or administrators
• Record and document topics or changes as discussed
• Maintain the digital portfolio of each student in the Learning Support Program by submitting all testing, updated plans and meeting notes to the Director of Learning Services.
• Arrange and ensure Learning Plans go to the appropriate students’ teachers and that the accommodations are applied and upheld in the classroom environment
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Learning Services to review prospective student files, making admission recommendations based on IEPs and Psychological Evaluations for students
• Teach executive functioning skills, study skills, and learning strategies in the Learning Strategies Course.
• Provide push in support in the areas of Math/English to core classes in Middle and/or High School classes.
• Assists teachers in identifying reading strengths and weaknesses and matching them with appropriate strategies and materials to ensure student success.
• Implement instructional activities where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences centered around Biblical principles
• Encourage students to think independently, creatively and critically and to express original ideas
• Provide a safe and positive learning environment
• Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress through review of data
• Maintain confidentiality of all information for the purpose of protection of students, staff, parents, and the school
• Manage small group testing needs concurrent with classroom instruction. Students in small group testing will need to be supervised and need assistance according to their Learning Plan

Qualifications

Spiritual

• Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior
• Please check the school's website (www.jupiterchristian.org) regarding personal faith alignment to the JCS statement of Faith
• Must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in a local church

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree with Reading or Special Education
• Preferred: Master’s Degree or higher; ACSI Certification
• Experience Required: At least three years’ teaching experience working with students diagnosed with learning disabilities using specific programs and strategies designed for their individual learning needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,400.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,400 - $55,000