What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Support and Intervention Specialist position at Kohelet Yeshiva?
Kohelet Yeshiva High School
Learning Support and Intervention Specialist
Job Description
Kohelet Yeshiva High School, a private Modern Orthodox Jewish High School in Lower Merion, PA, seeks a full-time Learning Support Specialist. The position is open immediately, but we are also open to candidates who are not available until the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Candidates should have a background in reading and writing instruction and support, and be able to work with students with a wide range of learning differences. We are looking for a reflective candidate who is passionate about teaching and who enjoys working in an environment that promotes continuing professional learning.
Desired skills and experience include:A degree in education, special education, counseling or a related field.
Experience working with ASD students, students with ADHD and challenges with executive functioning.
Experience working directly with students on reading, writing or math support.
Ability to potentially teach a class in English or humanities that focuses on the cultivation of reading, writing, and analytical skills or a foundations of math class.
Ability to provide academic support in at least two of the following subjects: English, history, math and science.
Ability to support student development in executive functioning skills to promote success in a rigorous academic environment with a dual curriculum in General and Judaic Studies.
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to differentiate support for students with a variety of strengths and skill levels.
Comfort with educational technology, including computers and learning management systems including Google Classroom and Google Suite tools.
Ability to assist classroom teachers in implementing recommendations in students’ learning plans.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
For more information about Kohelet Yeshiva, please visit the school’s website. To apply please send a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Jeremy Sullivan, Director of General Studies, jsullivan@koheletyeshiva.org.
