Learning Support Specialist
Oversee and provide learning support for designated students in an independent, elementary school setting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Director of Learning Support, oversee and work with students 1:1 or in small groups. Duties will include:
- â—‹ Facilitate formal assessment accommodations, including extended time, use of separate location, and act as an oral reader for eligible students.
- Provide pull out services, 1:1 or small group intervention for math, reading, and writing support.
- Provide push-in academic support aligned with lesson/instruction, assisting homeroom teachers.
- Create a consistent, structured communication process between teachers, parents, and students regarding academic support provided/needed.
- Facilitate formal testing accommodations for standardized testing.
- Design individualized interventions aligned to students’ evaluations and report recommendations as well as assessment data.
- Collaborate with teachers to support student success by conducting classroom observations and providing specific interventional strategies
- Attend and participate in all administrative, grade level, and goal meetings for the Lower School to discuss, hear, and share student concerns/progress.
- Maintains grade level accommodation grids while enforcing confidentiality, distribution, and accessibility
- Cultural competency as demonstrated by respect for the diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion
- Perform other related duties as assigned.