Middle and Upper School Learning Specialist

Whitefield Academy•Smyrna, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Objective: Provide academic support to students based on student needs and collaboration with classroom teachers to maximize success for all students Key Responsibilities: Work in small groups with students with identified weaknesses in executive functioning Implement and direct executive functioning groups Addresses habits relating to time management, lack of motivation, academic identified needs and goal setting Helps students understand ways to study and provides opportunities for reflection for more effective study habits Ability to develop rapport with students and families Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged and engaged in the learning process Continuous monitoring and assessing of student progress Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on a regular basis Support and collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce their instruction in order to meet student needs Provide guidance to classroom teachers on best practices for student success as a proactive measure Proctor standardized testing and administer exams Serve as a member of the Middle School and Upper School Student Support Team Maintain confidentiality of student records and information Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions In the summer before school starts, engage in pre-planning the week before all faculty and staff in-service Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the Academic Enrichment Center

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at a minimum
Classroom teaching experience preferred
Demonstrate knowledge of learning differences, an understanding of ways to accommodate students needs in the classroom environment, and understanding of how to help students develop executive functioning skills
Excellent interpersonal skills enabling conversations of a delicate nature with a variety of people
Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Demonstrates computer literacy and proficiency (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, etc.)
Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ
Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes to the spiritual atmosphere of the school
Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith
Commit to exhibiting Whitefield’s core value for our students to experience diversity that reflects the body of Christ and support the school’s diversity vision that aims at unity in Christ
Demonstrate evidence of consistent spiritual activities such as worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time with the Lord, and individual study of scripture
Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in the nurturing of relationships with other staff members, students, families, and the community at large
Be actively involved in a local church

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work in small groups with students with identified weaknesses in executive functioning
Implement and direct executive functioning groups
Addresses habits relating to time management, lack of motivation, academic identified needs and goal setting
Helps students understand ways to study and provides opportunities for reflection for more effective study habits
Ability to develop rapport with students and families
Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged and engaged in the learning process
Continuous monitoring and assessing of student progress
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on a regular basis
Support and collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce their instruction in order to meet student needs
Provide guidance to classroom teachers on best practices for student success as a proactive measure
Proctor standardized testing and administer exams
Serve as a member of the Middle School and Upper School Student Support Team
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions
In the summer before school starts, engage in pre-planning the week before all faculty and staff in-service
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the Academic Enrichment Center