Part-Time Middle School Learning Specialist

Derby Academy; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10-month position

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Derby Academy in Hingham, MA is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Middle School Learning Specialist for a part-time, 10-month role, Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm. You will support students with language-based learning differences and executive functioning needs, collaborating with teachers and families.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Special Education, Reading, or a related field, plus several years of middle school intervention experience and training in

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of five years of teaching/intervention experience, preferably with middle school-aged children.
• Training in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham and/or other modalities to support reading/writing development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with language-based learning differences and/or executive functioning needs in one-to-one and/or small-group settings.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide push-in support and coordinate with families and staff.
• Interpret outside testing to develop student goals and monitor progress.
• Help teachers adopt strategies and accommodations for assignments and assessments.
• Develop and teach lessons on organization, study skills, time management, and test prep.
• Co-write trimester summaries for report cards.

Skills

Language-based learning differences

Executive functioning

One-to-one instruction

Small group instruction

Collaboration

Data collection

Progress monitoring

Time management instruction

Education

Master's degree in Special Education, Reading, Literacy, or related field

Five years of teaching/intervention experience (middle school)

Training in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham or related modalities

Tools

Reading assessments

Screening tools

Job description

Description

Derby Academy is a co-educational Pre-K through 8th grade, day school in Hingham, Massachusetts. Guided by the school’s motto – “Improve Both Mind and Heart” – Derby educators provide students with a joyful and rigorous academic environment while also infusing values and character development in their guidance of children.

Derby seeks a compassionate and collaborative part-time Middle School Learning Specialist to work Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00am - 1:00pm.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience:

• Supporting students with language-based learning differences and/or executive functioning needs in one-to-one and/or in small groups


• Collaborating with teachers to provide push-in support


• Working closely with a team of other Learning Specialists, teachers, advisors, counselors, administration, and families of identified students


• Reading and interpreting outside testing in order to develop goals for students


• Helping teachers adopt teaching strategies that benefit all students, including accommodations on assignments and assessments


• Collecting data to monitor progress and maintaining accurate records of students with SSPs


• Developing and teaching lessons to middle school students on topics such as organization, study skills, test preparation, and time management


• Interpreting standardized test scores such as CTP, ERB, True Progress, or MAP Growth


• Co-writing trimester summaries for report cards


• Commitment to equity and belonging in teaching practices

This is a 10-month, part-time position reporting to the Director of Student Support Services.

Salary range for this position is: $40-50/hour, commensurate with experience and degree.

Derby Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, color, veteran status, physical ability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any other state or federally protected classifications. Derby Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Derby Academy values inclusivity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds or who have experience in cultural competency work to apply.

Requirements

Ideal qualifications:

• Masters degree in Special Education, Reading, Literacy, or related field


• Minimum of five years of teaching and/or intervention experience, preferably with middle school-aged children


• Training in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham, The Writing Revolution, and/or other modalities to support reading and writing development Experience using a variety of reading assessments and screening tools


• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)


• Must be eligible to work in USA and successfully pass all background checks in accordance with Massachusetts law, including CORI, SORI and National Fingerprinting