Dyslexia-Informed Learning Specialist — Math & Languages

Ambroseacademy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Ambrose Academy in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Learning Services Specialist with a focus on math and foreign language to support students with learning differences, especially dyslexia, in Geometry and language studies.

The role includes co-teaching, differentiated instruction, and developing dyslexia-friendly curricula using math and language texts; the ideal candidate will use multi-sensory teaching strategies and create instructional videos and pacing guides.

Qualifications

• Background in math and/or foreign language instruction.
• Experience with students who have dyslexia or learning differences.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach Geometry and foreign language with classroom teachers.
• Support LS plans through differentiated instruction for students.
• Develop dyslexia-friendly curriculum using Math and foreign language texts.
• Incorporate multi-sensory teaching strategies (auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic).
• Create instructional videos, reference charts, and modified pacing guides.
• Provide weekly one-on-one support sessions for students.
• Assess student progress through homework, quizzes, and tests.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and resources.

Skills

Math background

Foreign language

Dyslexia experience

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Job description

St. Ambrose Academy in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Learning Services Specialist with a focus on math and foreign language to support students with learning differences, especially dyslexia, in Geometry and language studies.

The role includes co-teaching, differentiated instruction, and developing dyslexia-friendly curricula using math and language texts; the ideal candidate will use multi-sensory teaching strategies and create instructional videos and pacing guides.