Learning Consultant

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne High School seeks a Learning Consultant to support students with special needs within a college-preparatory curriculum. The ideal candidate will foster academic success and emotional well-being, collaborating with teachers and parents to create tailored learning plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with mild medical and academic diagnoses.
• Ability to create learning plans based on evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information regarding students' specific special needs.
• Create learning plans and communicate needs to teachers.
• Manage caseload of special needs students.

Skills

Collaboration

Integrity

Supportive Communication

Education

BA in SPED

Job description

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Duchesne High School is a college-preparatory Catholic High School located in St. Charles, MO. Our mission is to educate the individual student as a whole person: mind, body and spirit.

Duchesne currently has an opening for a Learning Consultant. This candidate must be willing to support Duchesne's mission within the context of a rigorous college prep curriculum in order to promote physical and emotional well-being, along with academic success. This person must possess a high level of professional integrity, an understanding of inclusive education, knowledge of the evaluation process, and the skills necessary to build a collaborative network of support services for students with mild medical and academic diagnoses.

Job Responsibilities

1. Obtain appropriate and pertinent information regarding students' specific special needs.
2. Create a learning plan based on IEP/504/psychoeducational evaluations and communicate students' specific needs to teachers and other school personnel in a supportive manner.
3. Serve as a resource to parents and students.
4. Work seamlessly with School Counselors and other Learning Consultants in the Counseling department.
5. Act as a liaison with the St. Charles School District, including preparing for and attending IEP meetings.
6. Establish and maintain positive relationships with teachers, students, and families with frequent communication.
7. Manage caseload of special needs students with frequent 1:1 meetings.
8. Offer academic support to struggling students (with and without a learning plan). Teach Success Skills classes.

Job Requirements

• Proven success with adolescents with an understanding of human development/behavior.
• Strong desire to guide students to success. Enthusiastic and encouraging attitude.
• BA in SPED or related field (can be discussed).
• Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with others in a supportive and honest manner.

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.