Upper School Learning Specialist - Winnetka, United States - North Shore Country Day School

North Shore Country Day School

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Winnetka, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Upper School Learning Specialist Position, Academic Year

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Education
Illinois Special Education license or LBS Certificate 91 3+ years high school teaching experience with a special education population
Knowledge of interpreting diagnostic testing evaluations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Serve as case manager for students identified with learning needs grades 91
Provide individual curricular support, as well as executive function skills development, to students with learning challenges due to learning disabilities, attention issues, social/emotional concerns, or weak organization and study skills
Teach Study Strategies unit as part of Introduction to Upper School for 9th graders
Develop formal school plans (Individual Achievement Plan) that detail a student's learning profile, recommendations for strategies and support, and accommodations
Interpret and translate diagnostic testing evaluations for use in creating Individual Achievement Plans to support student learning
Partner with faculty to coordinate and implement recommendations and accommodations and to facilitate faculty's understanding of students' learning styles
Support extended time proctoring needs for student assessments during the year and for final exams
Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions and meetings
Plan and coordinate staffings with parents and faculty to develop a support plan for students that includes strategies, recommendations, and accommodations
Collaborate with Middle School learning specialist to share information and plan smooth transitions for students to Upper School
Coordinate referrals with parents for evaluations through local public high school when appropriate
Maintain a list of outside diagnosticians for referrals for diagnostic evaluations
Proctor schoolbased ACT/SAT assessments on designated testing weekends for students who meet qualifications (usually 6 times/year)

North Shore Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and abilities.

North Shore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.