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Lower School Learning Specialist
Spence School
New York, New York
Salary: Based on Experience
Date Posted: 2/21/2021
 
Job ID: 54648
Position/Title: Lower School Learning Specialist
Employer: Spence School
Department:
Category / Heading #1: Teaching  Early Childhood/Elementary Ed. - Associate Teacher
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Status: FullTime
 
 
Job Description/Responsibilities:
The Spence School Lower School Learning Specialist Full-time position to begin August 2021 Overview: The Spence School seeks a dynamic educator to join our Lower School Resource Department. Spence Learning Specialists believe in the inherent abilities of all children and know how to foster a sense of independence and self-confidence in students who may need individualized approaches to learning. This is an opportunity to join a team of passionate and committed resource teachers who work closely with children, teachers and families, and reports to the Head of the K-12 Resource Department. Responsibilities: ● Provide direct support in math and literacy to students in grades K-4 through co-teaching, one on one and small group instruction ● Create and implement support plans for students with learning disabilities ● Support teachers’ and parents’ understandings of academically vulnerable students ● Partner with homeroom teachers to articulate students’ learning needs at parent conferences ● Partner with psychoeducational evaluators, families, and tutors ● Perform academic assessment and manage data on student progress ● Review psychoeducational evaluations, provide written summaries and information to classroom teachers and administrators ● Participate in and facilitate student-support meetings ● Coordinate After School Academics and Morning Group programs Qualifications: ● Has sustained teaching experience with K-4 students with diagnosed learning disabilities ● Has advanced degree or equivalent experience working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities ● Demonstrates skill in working with children and an appreciation for the craft of teaching ● Has training and expertise in Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction ● Has experience teaching math to students with diagnosed learning disabilities ● Possesses strong writing skills ● Finds joy in working with children and in school life ● Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences ● Supports Spence’s vision and commitment to equity ● Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor ● Considers collaboration an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team ● Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.  Applicants should email a cover letter and resume as a single file in PDF format—please include the applicant’s name in the file name—to lslearningspecialist@spenceschool.org (no phone calls, please).
 
 
Minimum Degree: M.Ed
Certification Required: Yes
Minimum Experience: 0-1 Years

 
Qualifications:
Qualifications: ● Has sustained teaching experience with K-4 students with diagnosed learning disabilities ● Has advanced degree or equivalent experience working with students with diagnosed learning disabilities ● Demonstrates skill in working with children and an appreciation for the craft of teaching ● Has training and expertise in Orton-Gillingham based reading instruction ● Has experience teaching math to students with diagnosed learning disabilities ● Possesses strong writing skills ● Finds joy in working with children and in school life ● Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences ● Supports Spence’s vision and commitment to equity ● Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor ● Considers collaboration an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team ● Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. 
 
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Deadline:
Open Until Filled
 
Contact Info
Applicants should email a cover letter and resume as a single file in PDF format—please include the applicant’s name in the file name—to lslearningspecialist@spenceschool.org (no phone calls, please).