Learning Center Specialist

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced Learning Center Specialist to support individualized instruction and in-class academic help across Early Childhood through 8th Grade. This role partners with families, teachers, and tutors to design and implement tailored plans that promote student progress.

Ideal candidates hold a Washington State teaching certificate with a Special Education background, plus training in reading interventions.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State teaching certificate.
• Special Education degree preferred.
• Reading intervention training (SIPPS, Wired for Reading, Slingerland).
• Knowledge of reading, writing, math, and executive functioning development.
• Strong knowledge of Elementary and/or Middle School content areas and state learning requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide pull-out services for students needing individualized instruction.
• Provide push-in services for in-class academic support.
• Provide testing accommodations for all students.
• Develop and implement individual student learning plans with students, parents and instructors.
• Offer ongoing consultations to teachers on student progress.
• Attend Learning Center, Grade Level and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with contracted tutors and support specialists.
• Participate as part of the academic team to support student progress.
• Coordinate with the Gesher Program Director to maintain student support schedules.
• Create a learning environment conducive to growth and learning.
• Participate in department, school and parent meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues.
• Participate in school-wide professional development and seek continual feedback.

Skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Professional development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Washington State teaching certificate

Special Education degree

Reading intervention training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Seeking an experienced Learning Center Specialist. Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally, work collaboratively and to become part of our professional learning community.

Seattle Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, serving the greater Seattle community for over 70 years. SHA provides exceptional academics and inspired Judaic Studies to students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade.

Seattle Hebrew Academy supports teacher growth and development through professional mentoring, peer mentoring, professional development, teacher collaboration and opportunities for growth.

Primary skills and responsibilities:

• Provide pull-out services for students who require individualized academic instruction
• Provide push-in services for students who need in-class academic support
• Provide testing accommodations and support for all students
• Partner with students, parents, and instructors to develop and implement individual student learning plans
• Provide ongoing consultations to teachers and school staff regarding student progress
• Attend Learning Center, Grade Level, and staff meetings
• Collaborate with contracted tutors and support specialists
• Participate as part of academic team to support student progress
• Coordinate with Director of Gesher Program to develop and maintain student support schedule
• Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth
• Participate in department, school and parent meetings
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues;
• Participate in school-wide professional development, and seek continual feedback
• Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology

Required Education & Experience:

• Current Washington State teaching certificate
• Special Education Degree preferred
• Reading intervention training in SIPPS, Wired for Reading, Slingerland, etc.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, math, and executive functioning development processes
• Strong knowledge of Elementary and/or Middle School content areas and state learning requirements
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes
• Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship
• Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth

Salary commensurate with experience.