Director of Learning Support; Full Time, Year Round, Serving all grades
Director of Learning Support; Full Time, Year Round, Serving all grades
Identify students in LE1-Grade 12 with learning support needs and work with families to acquire the information necessary to understand and address those needs.
- Analyze and collect feedback from faculty members about students who may need learning support beyond what is available in the classroom.
- Complete preliminary assessments to help us determine a student's specific needs so that all subsequent steps align with those needs.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings and communication processes with families about their child’s potential learning support needs. Provide referrals to outside providers who can complete necessary tests and evaluations effectively.
- Review documentation and participate in admissions discussions about students with learning support needs. Help the applicable division director assess whether the school can support a given prospective student.
- Liaise with the Hill Center in support of our students who are also enrolled there.
Support students in LE1-Grade 12 with recognized learning support issues and collaborate with faculty members and families in support of them.
- Collect and interpret psychological education evaluations and comparable documents. Meet with students and parents to review them and discuss their implementation at school.
- Draft all learning profiles, distribute them to teachers, and help ensure consistent execution of them.
- Meet with students with learning profiles to support them and encourage them to take ownership over their learning.
- Observe classes in which students with learning profiles are enrolled. Provide best practice guidance to teachers as appropriate.
- Partner with divisional school counselors to consider and address students with both learning support needs and emotional support needs.
- Coordinate testing accommodations for standardized tests and be the person of contact for the College Board and ACT.
- Coordinate testing accommodations for final exams and AP testing.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the use and interpretation of various forms of student assessment.
- Experience writing and interpreting psychological-education evaluations.
- Ability to model and support the use of effective instructional practices in the classroom.
- Track record of working with students from grades PK-12.
- Commitment to a community that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Education: Master’s degree in special education, psychology, education, or related field required.
Experience: At least three years experience in resource support role, preferably at an independent school.
Salary and Benefits: A competitive compensation and benefits program
Starting Date: July 1, 2024
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