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Upper School Learning Specialist
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary:
Date Posted: 6/24/2025
 
Job ID: 81076
Position/Title: Upper School Learning Specialist
Employer: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Department:
Category / Heading #1: Teaching  Learning/Reading Specialist - Upper School
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Status: FullTime
 
 
Job Description/Responsibilities:

Position Purpose

The ideal candidate will provide learning support and enrichment for students in grades 9- 12, as well as build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional best practices. The successful candidate has expertise in interpreting psychoeducational evaluations, learning profiles, and accommodation plans. The candidate has expertise in intervention and enrichment strategies; a passion for teaching and learning; creativity and a thirst for innovation; enthusiasm for working with students, families, and colleagues; a very high level of flexibility, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor. This position starts August 22, 2025.

Essential Functions

  • Provides individual pull-out intervention, small group support, or classroom push-in services to US students who demonstrate learning differences to develop effective learning strategies using various methodologies, including direct instruction, front-loading, and re-teaching of content-specific skills.
  • Reports to the Upper School Psychologist and the Assistant Head of Upper School to identify students needing a higher tier of support and develop appropriate intervention plans.
  • Collaborates with the Student Resource Center Coordinator to monitor and review student data to appropriately support students' needs through a tiered level of intervention.
  • Collaborates with respective department heads and/or teachers to review curricular needs, targeted interventions, and differentiated instruction, and provide observation feedback and data.
  • Conducts progress monitoring assessments and screenings, as needed.
  • Supports students with needs such as, but not limited to, math problem-solving, written expression, reading comprehension, and executive functioning skills.
  • Serves as a supportive resource for families and builds trusting relationships that align with the school's mission and values.
  • Stays current with best practices in student support services and diverse learners.
  • Embraces the school's mission, philosophy, and core values to build strong relationships with students.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Psychologist or her designee.
 
 
Minimum Degree: BA
Certification Required: Yes
Minimum Experience: 3-5 Years

 
Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

  • Special Education Degree or Certification required.
  • Master's Degree preferred; Reading Specialist Certification and or Math Support Background preferred.
  • Instructional background in secondary curricula, including Language Arts, Sciences, and advanced Math concepts.
  • Expertise in Orton-Gillingham, IMSLEC or CERI certification preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience working with high school-aged students.
  • Continued engagement in professional learning experiences through conferences, presentations, and/or workshops.
  • Knowledge of best practices for supporting learning development.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship building.
  • Demonstrated deep understanding of cultural competency skills and enthusiasm for issues of diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging.
  • Proficient in GSuite.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

  • Able to move around the classroom and other school environments.
  • Regularly use close and distance vision.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and in employment as required by law.
 
Tuition Remission: Yes
Spend for Graduate Study: No
Relocation Assistance/Allowance: Yes
Support/Sponsor Work visas to overseas candidates: No
ON Campus Housing: No
OFF Campus Housing: No
 
 
Application Notes:
In your cover letter or online application with the employer, please indicate that you learned of this job from nemnet.com. Failure to do so may prevent you from qualifying for the NEMNET SIGNING BONUS.

Application Procedure

To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and information for three references through our online platform. https://sch.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1532392


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