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BB&N is seeking a Middle School Learning Specialist for a one-year leave. Responsibilities include the coordination of academic student support for the 7th and 8th grades–working with teachers to support best practices to improve student learning, supporting student assessment, teaching individual or small groups when necessary, documenting student progress and needs, and conferencing with students. The MS Learning Specialist will work closely with the Middle School Director and the Director of Student Support Services.
Job Responsibility:
Co-leadership role of the Student Support Team
Collaboration with and supervision of the Academic Specialist
Provide direct services to students needing support
Direct work with teachers and advisors
Coordinate referrals for outside evaluations
Coordinate in-house intake of evaluations, including creation of learning profiles
Provide consults to teachers, advisors, parents, and outside providers
Collaboration with Learning Specialists on all three campuses and support the transitions of students and families from campus to campus
Assist educators and families with the continued management of Learning Profiles, as well as assist with communication for those students receiving outside support
Requirements:
Graduate degree in Special Education, Language & Literacy, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field
Proven experience working with children of middle school age with mild to moderate learning needs
Experience providing direct instruction to students with learning issues across the curriculum, specifically around organizational and study skills
Ability to organize and maintain a learning center for students with a range of learning styles
Ability to create and follow through on individualized plans that support students' specific learning needs and accommodate their learning styles
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with different constituents of the school
Patience, humor, and flexibility
Professional boundaries in the handling of privileged information
respect and use of appropriate information channels