Middle School Learning Support & Executive Function Coach

The McGillis School; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The McGillis School seeks a skilled and collaborative Learning Support Teacher to partner with students, teachers, and families to support students with diverse learning profiles and academic support needs.

Through push-in classroom support, small-group and pull-out interventions, and collaborative consultation, the teacher helps students develop executive functioning, self-advocacy, and academic skills for success in a dynamic Middle School environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of people including parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
• Organizational skills, ability to multitask and demonstrates initiative.
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations with students, parents, colleagues; maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with culturally competent teaching and building an inclusive and equitable community.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted push-in support to individuals and small groups within the Math & Writing classes in the 6th grade.
• Provide targeted pull-out support to a small group of students at each Middle School grade level, 6th-8th.
• Design and implement well-researched and scaffolded Executive Function supports with a vertical progression toward 8th grade.
• Support students in developing effective learning strategies and increasing independence.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data and observed outcomes.
• Help students build confidence, resilience, and ownership of their learning.
• Serve as the primary case manager for assigned students receiving learning support services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized support plans and accommodations.
• Maintain documentation of student goals, interventions, accommodations, and progress.
• Regularly review academic performance and identify emerging concerns or support needs.
• Coordinate communication among students, families, teachers, and administrators, as well as outside specialists when necessary.
• Facilitate meetings regarding student progress and support plans as needed.
• Attend and participate positively in faculty meetings and school events.
• Engage in professional development opportunities, as well as in the professional growth model specific to The McGillis School.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in co-curricular program opportunities specific to The McGillis School (Family Group, Shabbat, Advisory, etc.)
• Participate in at least two multi-day school trips annually.
• Serve as a Mentor to a small cohort of Middle School students.
• Be patient, positive, and find joy in the journey of promoting a lifelong love of learning (limud l'shma).

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Confidentiality

Culturally competent teaching

Initiative

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

The McGillis School seeks a skilled and collaborative Learning Support Teacher to partner with students, teachers, and families to support students with diverse learning profiles and academic support needs.

Through push-in classroom support, small-group and pull-out interventions, and collaborative consultation, the teacher helps students develop executive functioning, self-advocacy, and academic skills for success in a dynamic Middle School environment.