Middle School Learning Specialist - New York, United States - The Hewitt School

Description

Job Title:
Middle School Learning Specialist


Department:
Middle School


FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Hewitt School - New York, NY


ABOUT HEWITT

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls' school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future.

Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives.

As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

The Hewitt School is seeking a middle school learning specialist for the academic year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentor and coach middle school teachers in the implementation of inclusive and differentiated teaching practices supported by the latest education research
• Push into classrooms to work alongside classroom teachers to differentiate instruction
• Serve as an interventionist, working with small groups of students for support or enrichment during the school day, and before or after school when necessary
• Attend and participate in regular meetings with grades 58 classroom teachers and student support team to discuss student progress and development
• Attend and participate in weekly planning meetings for grades 58 to maintain the scope and sequence of middle school curriculum
• Support homeroom teachers in administering formative benchmark assessments and in analyzing data to identify student learning goals
• In consultation with classroom teachers and student support team, create individualized learning plans for students who need additional support, document student progress, and update learning goals
• In collaboration with classroom teachers and student support team, coordinate and communicate regularly with parents and guardians and outside service providers
• Work closely with the middle school leadership and admissions teams to assess prospective students and to read files when appropriate
• Serve as a resource to parents and guardians
• Support the writing and editing of progress reports
• Complete supervisory duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated commitment to antibias education and social justice
• Commitment to girls' education
• Extensive middle school teaching experience in grades 58 with a strong track record of learning outcomes for a diverse student population
• Master's degree in special education
• Experience with middle school socialemotional learning and a deep appreciation for studentcentered, inquirybased, and culturally responsive teaching practices
• Knowledge of and experience with effective curriculum design, documentation, and implementation
• Experience as an instructional coach supporting teachers' pedagogical and professional growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, teamfocused approach to teaching and learning
• High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Knowledge of and experience working in an independent school
• Inquirybased pedagogy
• Expertise in designing math instruction that meets the needs of all learners
• Commitment to student life
• Fluency in multiple studentcentered instructional approaches
• Familiarity with new technologies
• Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purposedriven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary Range:
$75,000 to $105,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)


IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations.

This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.