Literacy/learning Specialist - Arlington, United States - Lesley Ellis School

Description

We are looking for an individual who will bring expertise and enthusiasm to the position and have the desire to work closely with colleagues to ensure an enriching and engaging school experience.

Respecting and embracing differences has been at the core of a Lesley Ellis education since the schools early days.

Our anti-bias curriculum is rooted in a developmental model of learning that engages childrens innate desire to observe, question, consider, and eventually think deeply about complex interpersonal and societal issues.

In 2005, we received the Leading Edge Award for Equity and Justice from the National Association of Independent Schools, and we continue to learn and work against systems of injustice, including racism, by practicing behavior that demonstrates appreciation for multiple perspectives and engaging in conversations and actions that confront bias at all developmental levels.

Responsibilities:

Learning Specialist*Consult with teachers, the school counselor and the program director regarding the social, emotional, and learning development of students.*Monitor and assess students individual progress, determine the need for further evaluation and/or support services, and make referrals, as needed.*Monitor progress of students on IEPs and attend meetings.*Coordinate communication between school and academic specialists working with individual students.*Assist teachers to incorporate recommendations from outside evaluations into the classroom.*Meet with parents, as needed, regarding the social, emotional, and learning development of students.*Assist Director of Admission in evaluation of prospective students.

Responsibilities:

Literacy *Provide small group literacy instruction to students in grades K-4, as needed*Oversee literacy curriculum and assessment for elementary grades, and administer reading assessments to students regularly.*Maintain reading group library and purchase guided reading books.

*Provide PreschoolGrade 4 teachers with literacy curriculum support and professional development.*Provide consultation to teachers when writing progress reports.