Middle School Learning Specialist

Providence Academy • Full-time • Plymouth, MN, US • 3w ago

Providence Academy, a PK-12 Catholic independent school in Plymouth, MN, seeks a full-time Learning Specialist to ensure that students with specialized learning needs make academic progress to succeed in the Middle School and gain lifelong learning tools while embracing the school’s mission. The role involves reviewing educational evaluations and implementing the recommendations, setting goals, creating and communicating classroom accommodations, collaborating with teachers, and providing regular communication with students and their parents about academic progress. The role also includes coaching students through the application of organizational, reading, math, and study strategies to help students achieve academic proficiency. The Learning Specialist supports the Academy in the following areas: Academic Support and Assessments

Be knowledgeable of various best practices in teaching students with learning diagnoses (familiarity with the DSM-V).
Create and manage student accommodation plans to address unique learning challenges.
Track student progress and achievement with student accommodation plans in coordination with divisional student support teams.
Coordinate and manage files and/or paperwork in relation to students with learning needs.
Assist with administration of assessments for students with testing accommodations.

Instructional Coordination Responsibilities

Meet with students individually or in a small group as needed for academic support, study skill enhancement, and use of approved assistive technologies.
Interface with counselors, teachers, parents, administrators, and medical professionals, and school district special education personnel related to diagnoses and interventions for learning differences.
Communicate with parents to suggest methods to utilize at home to enhance study skills and support their student’s academic success.
Collaborate with other learning support personnel across the school divisions to ensure a continuum of academic support for students with learning needs.