Job description

Crestmont School is Seeking a Learning Specialist (part-time)

2023-2024 School Year

At Crestmont School, we cultivate a creative learning environment where students become critical thinkers, skillful collaborators, and courageous change-making citizens. Founded in 1969, Crestmont Elementary School is located in East Richmond Heights, and our families come from a variety of East Bay communities. Our cooperative structure is based on a strong partnership between staff and families and supports our students’ success.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a part-time (24 hours per week) Learning Specialist to design and implement academic supports to address students’ varied learning needs. The Learning Specialist collaborates with the teachers and other staff to identify and assess individual students with specific learning difficulties, and to design both push-in and pull-out services to support these students. The Learning Specialist will provide direct academic support in both one-on-one and small group settings. Additionally, the Learning Specialist will partner with teachers to modify curricula and/or instructional techniques as needed. The position includes the administering of both formal and informal assessments. Finally, the learning specialist will coordinate the referral process, and may facilitate the communication process between families, the school, and service providers.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Special Education, Educational Therapy, Special Education Certificate or equivalent
• Two+ years experience serving children with learning differences in a school setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to fostering the emotional and social growth of every child
• Ability to build strong connections with students, staff, and parents
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Non-Discrimination Policy

Crestmont School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Reports to: Head of School

To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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