Learning Support Specialist

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Kindergarten through 4th grade Learning Support Specialist

The Miami Valley School (MVS) in Dayton, Ohio offers a unique learning opportunity focused on transformative, immersive education for young learners.

MVS is seeking a dynamic, innovative K‑4 Learning Support Specialist committed to inclusivity in all they do. The ideal candidate is passionate and skillful as an intervention specialist, eager to implement the MVS specific Learning Support program in collaboration with the learning support specialists supporting other grade levels. This position provides kindergarten to 4th grade learning support program oversight and instruction, including day‑to‑day management of student academic learning support.

• Expand Global Leadership. MVS is known for its academic and extracurricular programming, and with you on our team, we will continue to grow with our students as leaders of Global Citizenship and stewards of civil discourse.
• Enhance Cultural Experiences. Through your multicultural lens and passion for experiences in which students can be empathetic, you will support students in cultivating a sense of courage to experience the world, explore passions, and dive deep into content.
• Develop Character and Wellness. To support the overall wellness of our vibrant community, you’ll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and families.
• Innovate. As we continue to develop the MVS Immersion Method, you will be part of a team that is enhancing professional learning nationwide and becoming a thought leader for immersive learning experiences that stretch beyond the traditional school experience.
• Couple Academic Rigor with Increased Accessibility. Through your intentional support and empowerment our students will explore their unique learning needs, utilize critical thinking, and begin to think about and create solutions for today’s pressing challenges.
• Collaborate as part of a World‑Class Team. In your role at MVS, you will work alongside dedicated faculty who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts.
• And of course, you will get to make an impact! As the K‑4 Learning Support Specialist, you will get to join young people on their journey through discovering their sense of self, building healthy relationships, and growing both personally and socially.

• Demonstrate a commitment to culturally inclusive curricula and inclusive classroom practices.
• Understand the importance of ongoing professional development.
• Align practices with the Learning Support Program as outlined in the Learning Support Handbook.
• Develop a lifelong appreciation for exploration of ideas and reading for pleasure in their students.
• Collaborate with the Learning Support Team to develop continuity of the Learning Support Program from kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Participate fully in the life of the lower school.
• Effectively communicate, as needed, with students, caregivers, faculty, and administrators.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and collegial spirit, building rapport with other members of the administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
• Embrace the vision of Mastery Teaching and Mastery Performance in their daily activities.
• Serve as an instructional leader on Mind, Brain and Education (MBE) strategies.
• Compassionately engage, inspire, and nurture students.
• Demonstrate passion for teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the field of learning support.

• Review/maintain student records/files, analyze psycho‑educational reports, and provide recommendations based on these reports.
• Provide academic support for students, including those with a Reading Intervention Monitoring Plan.
• Support grade level homeroom teachers in administering, scoring, and analyzing reading and math assessments.
• Review admissions applications in collaboration with the appropriate division director and Learning Support Team leader to anticipate the needs of future students.
• Support assigned students receiving accommodations through MVS’ Learning Support System.
• Consult with faculty members, administration, parents and outside…