Long-Term Middle School Learning Specialist — DEI/SEL

Catherine Cook; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Catherine Cook School seeks a creative and collaborative Long Term Substitute Middle School Learning Specialist. This educator will provide individualized and small-group academic support across grades 5 and 6, partner with teachers to implement accommodations, and contribute to a coordinated approach to student well-being as part of the DEI/Wellness Team.

The candidate will use psycho-educational data to tailor instruction, collaborate with colleagues, and support literacy development while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in learning disabilities, specialist education, or a related field.
• Experience in learning disabilities or special education.
• Background in Language Arts instruction.
• Experience with literacy support for grades 5–8.
• Strong communication with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyze psycho-educational evaluations to create individual learning plans with evidence-based interventions.
• Communicate student learning needs to faculty and families.
• Screen and evaluate students for learning or attention supports.
• Provide individualized and small group literacy instruction.
• Assist teachers with differentiating instruction.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Subject differentiation

Communication skills

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities or related field

Tools

Google Apps

Outlook

Job description

Catherine Cook School seeks a creative and collaborative Long Term Substitute Middle School Learning Specialist. This educator will provide individualized and small-group academic support across grades 5 and 6, partner with teachers to implement accommodations, and contribute to a coordinated approach to student well-being as part of the DEI/Wellness Team.

The candidate will use psycho-educational data to tailor instruction, collaborate with colleagues, and support literacy development while