Middle and Upper Schoool Learning Support Services Coordinator - Baton Rouge, United States - Episcopal School of Baton Rouge

Description

Middle and Upper School Learning Support Services Coordinator

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge seeks a Middle and Upper School Learning Support Services Coordinator for the academic year. The Middle and Upper School Learning Support Services Coordinator plays an essential role in student success by working with teachers, administrators, counselors, students, and parents to coordinate academic and social-emotional support for Middle and Upper School students who receive academic accommodations. This position is a ten-month full-time position with an annual renewal. The position begins on August 1st of each year.

Description of School

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, a college preparatory educational community of approximately 950 students and approximately 170 professionals, includes grades PreK-3 through 12 that embraces the whole-child educational philosophy. As an Episcopal school, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge was created to be a diverse institution of educational and human development for all persons, regardless of origin, background, ability, or religion. We are created to "strive for justice and peace among all people and [to] respect the dignity of every human being." Episcopal is known for its academic performance, for its attention to the spiritual lives of its students, and for offering a wide range of opportunities for student education and development. Opportunities to excel in academics, arts, athletics, service, and community leadership characterize the school's program.

Learning Support Services Coordinator General Duties

• Oversee learning support services in 6th-12th grades with support from the division counselors and coordinate cross-divisional learning support services with the Lower School Learning Support Teacher.
• Identify and assess students who would benefit from additional remediation or support services in collaboration with teachers and administrators.
• Provide academic counseling to students and families. Guide families through the psychoeducational evaluation process and the approval process for accommodations for standardized testing.
• Formulate Student Education Plans (SEPs) for students with identified learning differences. Compile and maintain student records related to student academic support.
• Coordinate on-campus tutoring and academic accommodations for Middle and Upper School students. Research and manage educational resources and technology to assist students with diagnosed learning differences.
• Coach teachers in effective strategies for supporting students with learning differences in their classes and work with Middle and Upper School grade level teams to identify and provide academic support for students.
• Collaborate with other administrators to plan and administer annual standardized testing in the 3rd through 7th grades and coordinate and help proctor extended-time testing for 6th-12th grade semester exams for students enrolled in Learning Support Services.
• Plan and facilitate parent and student support groups for students with diagnosed learning differences.
• Perform additional duties as assigned including but not limited to supervising students during carpool, lunch, advisory, recess, and so forth. Our School Mission

  As a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge nurtures and develops the whole child -- spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically, and artistically -- through challenging academic and co-curricular programs which prepare our graduates for college and for purposeful lives.

  Our Episcopal Identity

  Episcopal schools are Christian communities whose missions integrate spiritual formation into all aspects of the educational experience in a graceful and inclusive way. Even the most diverse of Episcopal schools are created to be communities that honor, celebrate and worship God as the center of life. We are created to be models of God's love and grace. We are created to serve God in Christ in all persons, regardless of origin, background, ability, or religion. We are created to "strive for justice and peace among all people and [to] respect the dignity of every human being."

  Episcopal schools have been established, however, not solely as communities for Christians, like a parish church, but as diverse institutions of educational and human development for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Episcopal schools are populated by a rich variety of human beings, from increasingly diverse religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds. By weaving the principles of meaningful school worship, rich community life, foundational religious education, and striving for social justice into the very fabric of the school's overall life, Episcopal schools ensure that we challenge all who attend our schools to build lives of genuine meaning, purpose, and service in the world they will inherit.

  Submission Information

  Episcopal will offer a competitive salary and benefits for this position. Digital applications are preferred and welcomed at or can be emailed to . Please include an employment application , cover letter, resume, and copy of transcripts. Application materials can also be sent to Attn: Employment, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, 3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA

  Episcopal School of Baton Rouge is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment upon any basis, including race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or military service.

  Personal and Professional Characteristics and Experiences

  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or other related field.
  • Extensive experience in student academic support services and a deep understanding of learning differences, including effective academic supports and interventions, is desired.
  • At least two years of experience working directly with students, preferably in a school setting.
  • Dedication to helping students with diagnosed learning differences achieve academic and personal success.
  • An ability to communicate clearly and with appropriate empathy to students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Collaborative spirit when working with colleagues in many capacities.
  • Dedication to creating a welcoming and inclusive Episcopal school community.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to meet deadlines.
  • Strong technology skills, including learning management systems, student information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email programs. Familiarity with other common educational technology and ability and desire to learn about educational technology.
  • Appreciation for and understanding of school-aged children.
  • Commitment to embracing the whole-child educational philosophy and seeking to help students develop in all aspects.