Lower School Learning Specialist- Leave Repla
Job description
Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of Lower School Learning Specialist - Leave Replacement to provide part-time (24h/week) learning support and enrichment to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students in Grade 3 through Grade 4 from January 2023 to June 2023. The successful candidate will possess excellent content knowledge; expertise in intervention and enrichment strategies for mathematics and literacy; a passion for teaching and learning; creativity and a thirst for innovation; enthusiasm for working with students, families, and colleagues; a growth mindset; and a sense of humor. The candidate will be able to inspire and empower students to learn; collaborate and engage in daily conversation and experiences with students and colleagues; write well; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Teaching:
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Teach students in Grade 3 to Grade 4 to establish math or literacy skills and extend learning in small groups, large groups, and/or 1:1 formats as appropriate.
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Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly.
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Maintain strong communication with families, homeroom teachers, administration, and Learning Department colleagues, through written notes, documentation, and emails; calls; and in-person discussions.
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Collaborate with Learning Department colleagues to observe students in classrooms; provide guidance about outside resources, and advise in curriculum and instruction development.
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Read and interpret the results of neuropsychological evaluations; synthesize information and provide a summary for faculty and administration; make recommendations about classroom modifications and testing accommodations.
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Serve as a resource to faculty by providing coaching, consultations, training, or in-service sessions to help meet the needs of students who learn differently.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Actively participate in a positive school culture through shared duties, faculty meeting discussions, special events, committees, club leadership, and professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or another related field.
Experience: 5 years teaching elementary learners with diverse needs.
Specific Skills: Training in workshop models for instruction in mathematics and literacy; in-depth knowledge of mathematics, reading, and writing curricula; demonstrated experience in differentiation, enrichment, and intervention strategies; facility with a variety of common academic and behavioral assessments.
Requirement: All employees must be fully vaccinated and show proof of their full COVID 19 vaccination and booster.
Salary range: $250 per day to $260 per day
Poly Prep strives to be an equitable, just, and diverse community, one proud of and deeply committed to empowering students to discover who they are and what they want to be. In keeping with the country day school philosophy, we seek community members who will share a passion for learning in and out of the classroom. Every educator at Poly Prep aspires to uphold our mission “to support and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination and-above all-character.”
We offer a supportive environment, with a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term disability, flexible spending account, pre-tax commute benefit, and free lunch).
Poly Prep is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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