Learning Center Specialist

Seattle Hebrew Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Seattle is seeking a Learning Center Specialist to support student success through individualized academic instruction and collaboration with parents and educators. The ideal candidate will have a current Washington State teaching certificate and strong communication skills, with a focus on fostering a conducive learning environment. Responsibilities include providing tailored support, consulting with staff on student progress, and participating in professional development. Salary will be based on experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally.
• Must have a current Washington State teaching certificate.
• Willingness to work closely with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide pull-out services for individualized academic instruction.
• Develop and implement individual student learning plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues.

Skills

Motivated to grow professionally

Effective oral and written communication

Flexibility and maturity

Ability to assess student learning

Education

Current Washington State teaching certificate

Special Education Degree preferred

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.

About Seattle Hebrew Academy

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

Please send cover letter and resume to Learning Center Director, Paula Bilstein at [e-mail]

Salary commensurate with experience.