Upper School Learning Specialist

Description

About Saint Andrew’s School:

Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. 

Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. 

Position Summary:
The Upper School Learning Specialist is responsible for organizing and implementing school-approved support for students with disabilities and/or students who require targeted interventions to achieve grade-level objectives. This position is responsible for facilitating an educational environment in which students have the opportunity to reach their academic potential and achieve intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty, counselors, learning specialists, and divisional leadership to support students with learning differences and/or other educational needs
• Supports Upper School students with a demonstrated need for academic support
• Serves on the Upper School Student Support Team and facilitates approval process for requests for accommodations
• Reviews and interprets psycho-educational evaluations
• Develops and writes student accommodation plans
• Communicates with students, parents, and teachers about approved accommodations
• Assists in the classroom implementation of school approved accommodations
• Provides ongoing professional development and support to teachers 
• Coordinates with families to obtain psycho-educational evaluations 
• Maintains confidential student records, ensuring proper documentation of consent for the external release of student information related to student accommodations
• Submits applications to the College Board, ACT, and International Baccalaureate on students’ behalf
• Supports graduates in requesting accommodations at the post-secondary level
• Coordinates administration of standardized testing with accommodations on campus 
• Coordinates accommodations for midterm and final exams 
• Reviews admissions files and provides input to Admissions team as needed, and meets with prospective families 
• Provides individualized instruction and support in time management, organization, note taking, study skills, and self-advocacy upon request by any student
• Participates in large group seminars regarding developing successful study habits and time management
• Supports the coordination of assessments in the Learning Center
• Facilitates programming for upper school students, faculty, and families offered within the  Learning Center
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education-related field; Master’s Degree in Exceptional Student Education or related field, preferred
• Demonstrated experience serving students with diverse learning needs
• Ability to maintain the privacy of personal and highly sensitive information, such as psychoeducational evaluations and accommodation plans, only sharing with the appropriate school personnel, as necessary
• Technical skills: proficiency with Google Suite
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents
• Cultural Competence

Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. 

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.