Lower School Academic Resources Learning Specialist - Part-Time

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Serve students’ academic support and coaching needs through individualized sessions or in classroom settings as assigned
• Partner with the academic resources associate director to provide educational opportunities for faculty on academic resources topics
• Select instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration and partnership with other faculty members as appropriate
• Provide encouraging feedback to students on their work and progress
• Communicate regularly with teachers and parents regarding students’ needs and progress
• Prepare adequately to accomplish objectives of therapy sessions
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities and keep up-to-date with developments in appropriate subject areas
• Have an attitude of Christian service and model Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues
• Additional duties as assigned by the Academic Resources Director or Associate Head of School

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ, reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life
• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship
• Bachelor’s degree in special education; experience in academic resources work preferred
• Teacher certification preferred
• Orton-Gillingham, NILD, and/or multi-sensory math certifications strongly preferred
• Able to be flexible according to the changing needs of students
• Willingness to work with lower, middle, or high school students as needed
• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with school youth
• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff
• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches; computer skills as applicable to effective teaching
• Computer skills as applicable for effectively fulfilling the role
• Able to walk across campus and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds