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    locations

    Kapalama Campus

    time type

    Full time

    posted on

    Posted 2 Days Ago

    job requisition id

    JR-04557

    Job Posting Title
    Specialist, Learning Support

    Employee Type
    Regular

    Recruiting Start Date

    Work Year
    9.75

    Job Exempt?
    Yes

    Recruiting End Date

    Aloha mai

    Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.

    If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana
    Kamehameha Schools is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to support our Middle School at our Kapālama Campus. This is a full-time regular position with full-time employee benefits.

    Job Summary

    Provides educational services to students with learning disabilities. Observes, screens, identifies, and monitors students with a variety of learning challenges. Administers appropriate screening instruments to determine cognitive abilities and academic achievement. Coordinates referral of students with suspected disabilities for additional testing/educational evaluation. Modifies, prescribes, and implements strategies as indicated in reports. Provides instruction and specific interventions to group of students that aid their academic learning. Assists teachers with implementing intervention plans through

    training/workshops/direct

    aid. Consults/advises faculty and staff on students' academic needs and their learning challenges. May provide extended services to include making home visits, transporting students, and developing resources/services. Assists and supports grade level counselors in course registration, facilitating group activities, and teaching guidance classes.
    Essential Responsibilities

    Observes, screens, identifies, and monitors students with a variety of learning/academic challenges. Administers screening instruments that assess students suspected of having learning disabilities. Coordinates off-campus referrals for students needing educational

    assessments/evaluations.

    Advises, consults and collaborates with administrators, counselors, and teachers regarding students' intervention plans and appropriate actions needed to address students' special needs.

    Assists teachers toward implementing instructional strategies in the classroom. Provides instructional intervention and learning strategies.
    Develops meaningful goals for student attainment and monitoring of progress toward these goals. Prescribes strategies based upon screening results or educational assessment reports that help students' academic success. Implements strategies and monitors progress.
    Offers teacher training and/or workshops related to diverse learning strategies and styles.
    Position Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications

    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.
    Master's Degree

    (degree and course credits must be earned from a nationally accredited college or university).
    Minimum 3 years' experience in a directly related area.
    Experience in the assessment of individual's cognitive abilities and academic achievement.
    Able to administer various screening instruments with students having learning challenges.

    Able to interpret a variety of diagnostic tests such as WISC, WIAT, Wechsler, Woodcock-Johnson Batteries, and specific tests of language, written expression, etc.

    as noted in educational assessment reports.
    Familiarity with diverse teaching strategies (e.g. differentiated instruction, holistic learning, and strategic learning such as memory techniques, chunking, etc.).
    Working knowledge of community resources to assist students with special needs.
    Possesses strong interpersonal skills in order to relate effectively with students, parents, school staff and general public.
    Demonstrates strong verbal and written skills. Able to write reports clearly and comprehensively.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Understanding and sensitivity to the Hawaiian community and culture.
    General knowledge of neighbor island areas is helpful.
    Valid Driver's License.
    Physical Requirements
    Frequently sit, perform desk based computer tasks and grasp light/fine manipulation.
    Occasionally stand/walk, write by hand, and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
    Rarely

    twist/bend/stoop/squat,

    kneel, crawl, climb, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully.
    Working Conditions
    This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands or the continental U.S. to conduct business.
    Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.

    Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours may be required to meet goals and objectives.


    Disclaimer:


    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job.

    This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

    For Internal Use Only:
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    Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

    Please contact us at or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.


    Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

    Compensation Benefits

    Placement in the compensation range outlined below considers highest degree/educational credentials acquired from an accredited institution, and the number of full-time, verified years of eligible and related work experience.

    Salary is also adjusted to the appropriate work year. At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience.

    Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day.

    Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary

    for more information.
    Pay Range
    $56, $141,297.00

    Primary Location
    Kapalama Campus

    City, State
    Honolulu, Hawaii

    Additional Locations

    About Us

    Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative and collaborative work environment for growth-minded individuals who embrace culture and diversity.

    Deeply committed to shaping a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians, Kamehameha Schools aims at finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our mission.

    Our workforce is comprised of full- and part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees who work in various positions at locations across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina (group of islands), including three K-12 campuses, 29 preschools, and other regional and support offices.

    Learn more about us at

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