What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Learning Specialist position at River Oaks Baptist School?
River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as one of the Middle School Learning Specialists beginning August 2025.
The Middle School Learning Specialist has the principal task of working with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective learning solutions for students who need additional academic support.
All Middle School faculty are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty.
As with all faculty openings, we seek candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life's challenges and lead tomorrow's world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.
Responsibilities :
- Support and supplement classroom teaching, and work collaboratively to implement academic support that is research-based and meets the needs of students
- Develop, implement, and evaluate instruction for individual students who need additional support in all academic areas
- Teach academic seminar classes to MS students with focus on the areas of effective strategies for executive functioning skills, study skills, reading comprehension, grammar, writing, vocabulary, and math
- Consult with teachers on educational or classroom interventions for students in all areas
- Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
- Employ current pedagogies
- Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
- Embrace lifelong learning and growth mindset for adults and students alike
- Participate collaboratively in grade-level divisional, and all-school teach meetings
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
- Motivate and engage students to be advocates for their learning
- Delight in teaching students in the middle school years
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