Learning Support Specialist

Milwaukee Academy of Science; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Academy of Science is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to provide Tier Two academic intervention to scholars needing extra instruction during the school day. This role aligns work with the district's vision to boost student outcomes.

Reporting to the Elementary Academic Support Manager, you will analyze data, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with teachers and families to support achievement and RTI goals. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Elementary Academy.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with students in a school or similar setting.
• Associates Degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement differentiated interventions to be delivered during the school day using the provided curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Elementary Academic Support Manager to use data to modify lesson plans to target specific student gaps.
• Use a wide variety of instructional resources to aid in student learning.
• Use assessment tools to measure and data track student progress.
• Monitor and maintain student achievement data associated with RTI, providing regular updates to teachers and colleagues.
• Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences
• Communicate effectively with families, building/district staff, and administration
• Be aware of and/or participate on school teams for student achievement data analysis.
• Supporting with arrival and dismissal of students
• Perform other duties as assigned/as needed by your supervisor and other administrators.

Skills

Literacy knowledge

Mathematics knowledge

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree

48 credits

Job description

Job Type: Full Time

Supervisor: Academy Principal

Department: Academic - Elementary Academy

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The role of the Learning Support Specialist is to provide Tier Two academic intervention to scholars that need additional instruction outside of the classroom. This person should have the ability to align their work to an established, clear vision to help the district meet its goals and improve overall outcomes.

I. Position Relationships:

Reports to: Elementary Academic Support Manager

Coordinates with: Director of Academic Intervention; Elementary Leadership; Elementary Teachers, Academic Intervention Specialists

II. Position Responsibilities:

Planning and Instruction

1. Implement differentiated interventions to be delivered during the school day using the provided curriculum.
2. Collaborate with the Elementary Academic Support Manager to use data to modify
3. lesson plans to target specific student gaps.
4. Use a wide variety of instructional resources to aid in student learning.

Assessment and Data

1. Use assessment tools to measure and data track student progress.
2. Monitor and maintain student achievement data associated with RTI, providing regular
3. updates to teachers and colleagues.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences
2. Communicate effectively with families, building/district staff, and administration
3. Be aware of and/or participate on school teams for student achievement data analysis.
4. Supporting with arrival and dismissal of students
5. Perform other duties as assigned/as needed by your supervisor and other administrators.

III. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Strong content knowledge in literacy or mathematics.
2. Experience reading and analyzing student data.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships.
5. Ability and desire to work hard and work collaboratively.
6. Ability and desire to grow professionally and respond to regular feedback.

IV. Required Qualifications:

1. Three years of experience working with students in a school or similar setting, preferably as a tutor or instructional paraprofessional.
2. Associates Degree or 48 credits from an accredited college or university.