Learning Specialist

National Association of Independent Schools; Claymont (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Archmere Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Specialist to provide individualized academic support to students with educational accommodations in our newly renovated Student Learning & Resource Center. The role requires collaboration with counselors, teachers, and parents to tailor learning strategies to each student’s profile.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education (Master's preferred), has experience in a rigorous high school setting, and understands learning differences and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (Master's preferred).
• Experience teaching in a rigorous high school curriculum.
• Extensive knowledge of learning differences and supporting neurodivergent students.
• Familiarity with accommodations requests for College Board and ACT.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students, teachers, parents, and school administration.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to drive regular programmatic assessment and improvements.
• Ability to conduct psychoeducational testing or baseline assessment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Student Learning & Resource Center, provide individualized academic support for students with educational accommodations, supervising the Testing Center, and facilitating productive work in a small-group study space.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction, coach students on executive functioning, and build trusting relationships with students.
• Write individual Learning Plans (Formal Education Plans) based on psychoeducational testing reports.
• Submit accommodation requests to College Board and ACT; assist with proctoring duties.
• Collaborate with Counselors, Principal, and Director of Academics to implement study skills programs, including Summer Enrichment Program for incoming 9th graders.
• Stay current with developments in teaching methods, cognitive science, and educational psychology; support staff and parents with resources and training.
• Maintain relationships with psychologists/neuropsychologists; understand psychoeducational testing processes.
• Coordinate peer tutors with National Honor Society Facilitator.
• Generate teaching/learning resources for the school community.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Experience with high school students

Growth mindset

Executive functioning coaching

Collaboration with counselors/parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Archmere Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Specialist to provide individualized academic support to students with educational accommodations in our newly renovated Student Learning & Resource Center. The ability to work closely with students, counselors, teachers, and parents to develop learning strategies tailored to each student's particular learning profile is crucial. A professional with an insightful understanding of the science of learning is highly desirable. The top candidate will have excellent listening and observational skills, experience, empathy, as well as a growth mindset.

Learning Specialist Responsibilities:

1. Manage theStudent Learning & ResourceCenterthat is the hub of academic support by providing individualized academic support for students with educational accommodations, supervising the Testing Center, and facilitating productive work in a dedicated small-group study space.
2. Help students in developing effective learning strategies to promote academic improvement.Provide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction, coach students on executive functioning, and build trusting relationships with students.
3. Manage all documentation/accommodations and write individual learning plans (Formal Education Plans) based on psychoeducational testing reports.
4. Submit accommodation requests to the College Board and ACT and assist with proctoring duties for testing for approved students.
5. Collaborate with Counselors, Principal, and Director of Academics to implement study skills programs; most notably, the Learning Specialist will play a central role in our Summer Enrichment Program for incoming 9th graders.
6. Stay current with new developments in teaching methods, cognitive science, and educational psychology.Support teaching staff and parents by offering resources, assistance, advice, and/or training to better meet the needs of all learners.
7. Maintain professional relationships with psychologists and neuropsychologists in the area as a referral base; possess a solid understanding of processes related to psychoeducational testing and outcomes.
8. Coordinate peer tutors in coordination with the National Honor Society Facilitator.
9. When possible, generate teaching and learning resources for the school community as a whole.

Learning Specialist Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education, though Master's is preferred
• Experience teaching/guiding students in a rigorous high school curriculum
• Extensive knowledge of learning differences and strategies for supporting neurodivergent students with evidence-informed practices
• Familiarity and experience with the accommodations request process for College Board and ACT
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and school administration
• Passion for bettering the lives of students
• Entrepreneurial mindset to drive regular programmatic assessment and implement improvements
• Ability to conduct psychoeducational testing or baseline assessment to evaluate student learning needs is a plus