Learning Specialist - Santa Monica, United States - New Roads School Employment Opportunities

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Job DetailsJob LocationNew Roads School

• Santa Monica, CADescriptionNew Roads School provides an inspired college preparatory program from which an authentically diverse student population, mirroring the rich diversity of Los Angeles, develops a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, an expanding curiosity about the world and its people, and a commitment to the common good.

JOB SUMMARYReporting directly to the Director of Student Learning, the Learning Specialist supports the Director of Student Learning in ensuring students at New Roads Upper School have the necessary accommodations to be successful in their academic program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain physical and electronic housing system for ALL students with learning plansSend notices to families for updates on paperwork neededSupport with processing CB/ ACT accommodation requestsSupport with special testing needs to include managing and proctoring the Student WorkspaceSupport with compliance spreadsheetsSupport with Senior paperwork for the College Admission process and other special programs/accommodationsWork with DSL to compile, track, and report ongoing program evaluationsTeach elective support classesTeach Mentorship Learning Lab classCollaborate with administration regarding various discussions and decisions related to students and familiesWork closely with administration to implement school policies and strategies for supportAttend student support meetings and implement specific support strategiesAttend departmental and faculty meetingsSupport the Director of Student Learning in writing learning plans/minor adjustments, including on standardized tests (College Board, ACT, SAT, etc.)Additional duties, such as student advising and chaperoning events, as neededQualificationsB.A.

in educational psychology requiredAbility to maintain confidential informationAwareness/knowledge of learning differencesStrong collaboration skillsCommitment and respect for diversityUnderstanding of and commitment to the school's mission and goalsUnderstanding of and commitment to motivating students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning stylesCommitment to increasing knowledge of best practices and current researchAbility to perform all of the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the positionA sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energyFlexibilityPay range:
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