Middle School Learning Specialist

Roycemore School is a highly regarded, coeducational independent school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago, Roycemore is a diverse and intimate community, rooted in academic excellence, that inspires each student to discover their passions, think without limits, find their voice, and live courageously.Roycemore School MissionOur diverse and intimate community, rooted in academic excellence, inspires students to discover their passions, think without limits, find their voice, and live courageously.Roycemore’s VisionLaunching responsible citizens, innovative thinkers, and compassionate leaders.Position OverviewWe are currently seeking an experienced Middle School Learning Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year. This person will be working with students from grades five through eight.Essential FunctionsIdentifies, monitors, and remediates students who learn differently.Conducts quarterly formal screenings & assessments as well as informal screenings and assessments, on a regular basis.Actively participates in weekly/bi-weekly student-support team meetings with teachers, the School Social Worker, and Division Head.Assumes an active role in Learning Development and Student Support Team meetings.Collaborates with Roycemore School Social Worker to support students’ social-emotional needs.Works with Grade Level teachers to ensure optimal learning of students being served, including assisting with the implementation of models of differentiated instruction that provide specialized, small-group instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.Supports teaching staff by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners.Works with students who qualify for support in reading, writing, and mathematics by creating a learning plan while progress monitoring to ensure targeted goals are being met (push-in/pull-out, 1:1/small group).Works with faculty, parents, and private contractors on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction.Reads and summarizes neuropsychological evaluation reports for faculty as necessary.Works with the Student Support Team at Roycemore, especially during the transition to Middle School, for students who have Individualized Learning Plans and/or students for whom faculty have growing concerns.Supports Admissions by reading and consulting with the division head and admissions director on incoming student evaluations when asked.Offers occasional faculty and parent educational programs or training.Establishes and maintains frequent communication with parents about their child’s academic, social, and emotional progress and needs, including Progress Reports, phone calls, and emails.Makes recommendations for home interventions.Fulfills assigned duty responsibilities (morning arrival, lunch/recess, and/or dismissal duty).Sponsors and facilitates a club or sport after school.Teaches a class.QualificationsMinimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Special Education; (M.A. in Education preferred with a special education endorsement or a M.Ed in Special Education).Possess a math aptitude.Demonstrate understanding of early intervention, RTI, MTSS, assessments, acquisition of reading, and be current on the general teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics.Trained and certified in multi-sensory approaches to reading interventions such as SLANT, Wilson Language Program, Orton-Gillingham, and Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program; and background with the Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing programs.Working knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Act, including Individual Education Plans, 504 plans, etc.A very high level of energy, creativity, and flexibility.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as a proven ability to work with a diversity of colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising, and supporting students outside the classroom.Embraces authentic assessment, innovative pedagogies, and project-based learning.Working knowledge of Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems.Experience with G-Suite/Google Apps for Education (preferred).Comfortable using online texts, iPads, student information systems, and other computer systems.Able to use basic office equipment.POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONRoycemore is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.For best consideration please email or send a cover letter and resume with three references to Adrienne Floro at afloro@roycemoreschool.org.

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