What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Support Coordinator position at Tabor Academy?
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Posted: 20-Feb-25
Location: Marion, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Other
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Position Summary
Tabor Academy seeks a full-time Learning Support Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Library and Learning Support the successful candidate will develop academic learning plans and resources to support students with specific learning recommendations, accommodations, and neuroeducation testing. An essential component of this important work will be frequent and clear communication with families and associated faculty. The Learning Support Coordinator will partner with staff in the ASSIST Learning Center (Academic Success Strategies though Inquiry, Self-Advocacy, and Technologies) to support all students seeking strategies for organization and prioritizing assignments, managing time, improving study skills through active learning strategies, and tutorial support in specific content areas. This individual will work in collaboration with students and faculty to develop resources that further ASSIST’s mission to foster, in all community members, a growth mindset and a commitment to building strong self-advocacy skills. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried staff position that follows the academic year schedule, with vacation time typically scheduled during the summer recess and school breaks.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Electronic materials only, please. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to employment@taboracademy.org with “Learning Support” in the subject line.
About Tabor Academy
For nearly 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to live and learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to achieve the school’s mission. We invite all interested in learning about the school and our strategic vision to visit the school’s website.
Tabor Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive community where diversity, equity, and belonging are essential to our mission. Grounded in our values of care, collaboration, curiosity, and courage, we recognize that building a vibrant and supportive environment for students and faculty requires intentional efforts to welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As such, we seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates who bring varied perspectives, including those who have been historically underrepresented in independent and boarding school settings to apply.
Tabor Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Academy-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.
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About Tabor Academy
Tabor Academy has a rich history that dates back to 1876 when the school was founded by Elizabeth Taber. Mrs. Taber had a lofty vision for the institution, including building character of young people from across the country. Today, we honor that legacy and embrace an international and diverse student body. Our work is guided by our principles of life-long learning, personal responsibility, and care for others. Here, students are encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves as they prepare to step into the world as global leaders. For nearly 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to explore their interests, understand their strengths, and develop their critical thinking and communication skills. Tabor graduates are leaders, adaptable, and exceptionally skilled at navigating the 21st century. Tabor Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community informed by the NA...IS Principles of Good Practice – Equity and Justice. Across all areas of school life, we prioritize practices based on MindBrainEducation research; the relational skills of active listening, empathic understanding, critical thinking, and genuine inquiry; and pursuits that actively seek out and invite in diverse perspectives. At Tabor Academy, students come from all over the United States and over 21 countries to be part of an engaging community. The diverse and inclusive student body welcomes individuals from all races, religions, and economical backgrounds. Located 15 minutes from culturally rich New Bedford, home to the Whaling National Historical Park; stories from when the city was a station on the Underground Railroad and home to Frederick Douglass; a hub for Blue Economy Corridor innovation; seafood from America’s #1 fishing port; and a landscape that attracts sailors, bikers, and golfers, Marion and the Southcoast are teeming with opportunity.
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Posted: 20-Feb-25
Location: Marion, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Other
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Position Summary
Tabor Academy seeks a full-time Learning Support Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Library and Learning Support the successful candidate will develop academic learning plans and resources to support students with specific learning recommendations, accommodations, and neuroeducation testing. An essential component of this important work will be frequent and clear communication with families and associated faculty. The Learning Support Coordinator will partner with staff in the ASSIST Learning Center (Academic Success Strategies though Inquiry, Self-Advocacy, and Technologies) to support all students seeking strategies for organization and prioritizing assignments, managing time, improving study skills through active learning strategies, and tutorial support in specific content areas. This individual will work in collaboration with students and faculty to develop resources that further ASSIST’s mission to foster, in all community members, a growth mindset and a commitment to building strong self-advocacy skills. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried staff position that follows the academic year schedule, with vacation time typically scheduled during the summer recess and school breaks.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and evolve policies and procedures related to student learning profiles and academic support.
- Disseminate information to related constituencies.
- Establish and maintain a network of local learning profile assessment centers and providers, coordinating assessments with families and using results to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Collaborates with the admissions office and families early in the entry process to identify student needs and develop support plans to ensure a smooth transition before the start of the academic year.
- Evaluate the individual academic needs of each student referred to ASSIST to determine the most appropriate support intervention.
- Provide targeted support in the areas of time management, organization, and effective learning strategies applied to academic content in both individual and small group settings.
- Maintain a current awareness of laws, policies, and regulations in the State of Massachusetts related to learning support in a 9-12 setting.
- Maintain and preserve notes in the ASSIST database and provide ongoing communication with the Director of Library and Learning Support, advisors, faculty members, students, and families, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Track student growth with progress monitoring.
- Offer expertise and guidance for other areas of school operation, including but not limited to: Academic Council, Admission Committee, Residential Life, and College Counseling and College Board.
- Follow up with students and advisors about missed appointments and rescheduling appointments, as needed.
- Attend team meetings for specific students, including both students at risk and students on leave, as needed.
- Support teaching faculty by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners.
- Be well-versed and experienced working with neurodiverse learners.
- Possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and adolescent development.
- Model flexibility in both implementing best learning practices and pursuing success for each student.
- Possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives.
- Demonstrated experience or familiarity with AI tools in education, including their applications for instruction, assessment, and student support, with a commitment to ethical and responsible classroom AI integration.
- Convey patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and optimism in their work with adolescents and faculty.
- Possess excellent interpersonal, communication (writing, listening, speaking), and organizational skills, and exhibit the ability to interact and work effectively with students, parents, faculty and other employees.
- Commit to self-reflection, work independently, and pursue professional growth and networking opportunities that will allow for full engagement in discovering and implementing best practices in this role.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree or higher in Special Education or an equivalent field preferred.
- At least five years of experience in 9-12 setting working closely with students with learning differences.
Electronic materials only, please. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to employment@taboracademy.org with “Learning Support” in the subject line.
About Tabor Academy
For nearly 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to live and learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to achieve the school’s mission. We invite all interested in learning about the school and our strategic vision to visit the school’s website.
Tabor Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive community where diversity, equity, and belonging are essential to our mission. Grounded in our values of care, collaboration, curiosity, and courage, we recognize that building a vibrant and supportive environment for students and faculty requires intentional efforts to welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As such, we seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates who bring varied perspectives, including those who have been historically underrepresented in independent and boarding school settings to apply.
Tabor Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Academy-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.
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About Tabor Academy
Tabor Academy has a rich history that dates back to 1876 when the school was founded by Elizabeth Taber. Mrs. Taber had a lofty vision for the institution, including building character of young people from across the country. Today, we honor that legacy and embrace an international and diverse student body. Our work is guided by our principles of life-long learning, personal responsibility, and care for others. Here, students are encouraged to take risks and challenge themselves as they prepare to step into the world as global leaders. For nearly 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to explore their interests, understand their strengths, and develop their critical thinking and communication skills. Tabor graduates are leaders, adaptable, and exceptionally skilled at navigating the 21st century. Tabor Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community informed by the NA...IS Principles of Good Practice – Equity and Justice. Across all areas of school life, we prioritize practices based on MindBrainEducation research; the relational skills of active listening, empathic understanding, critical thinking, and genuine inquiry; and pursuits that actively seek out and invite in diverse perspectives. At Tabor Academy, students come from all over the United States and over 21 countries to be part of an engaging community. The diverse and inclusive student body welcomes individuals from all races, religions, and economical backgrounds. Located 15 minutes from culturally rich New Bedford, home to the Whaling National Historical Park; stories from when the city was a station on the Underground Railroad and home to Frederick Douglass; a hub for Blue Economy Corridor innovation; seafood from America’s #1 fishing port; and a landscape that attracts sailors, bikers, and golfers, Marion and the Southcoast are teeming with opportunity.
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