Middle School Learning Specialist

　　Job Details

　　Level

　　Experienced

　　Job Location

　　Dawson School - Lafayette, CO

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　4 Year Degree

　　Salary Range

　　$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

　　Travel Percentage

　　Negligible

　　Job Category

　　Education

　　Description

　　Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks a full-timeMiddle School Learning Specialistfor the 2024-25 school year. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.

　　Dawson School Mission Statement

　　Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.

　　Personal and Professional Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree required. Masters in Reading, Education or Special Education preferred.

　　Teaching credential in SPED preferred.

　　Experience working with students who have a variety of learning differences

　　Extensive understanding of current trends and best practices in the realms of neuroscience and learning support

　　Experience working as a learning or reading specialist in an educational setting

　　Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

　　Personal warmth and friendliness

　　Ability to advocate for students and the school

　　Attitude that encourages teamwork and personal responsibility

　　Effective time management skills

　　Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google systems (drive, sheets, documents)

　　Job Duties:

　　Work directly with teachers to evaluate strategies for supporting students and identifying students who may need additional diagnostic testing for learning differences

　　Interpret testing and design Individual Learning Plans to be implemented by classroom teachers

　　Create and maintain the school’s electronic learning profile system and learning support plans for each student who needs additional support. This includes regularly updating student files with information on effective strategies, testing/assessments, reports received, notes on meetings with parents, and classroom accommodations.

　　Train faculty to identify and address the strengths and challenges of all their students

　　Identify training and resources for faculty to enhance their ability to work with many different learning styles

　　Train and support advisors as coaches to students with particular needs

　　Develop a culture of empowerment, support, and responsibility among students, faculty, and families with respect to student learning

　　Work with students and families to qualify for appropriate accommodations on standardized tests

　　Work closely with divisional student support teams on campus to provide necessary services for students and families

　　Collaborate with the learning support team around K-12 learning support initiatives

　　Maintain a list of outside support specialists including tutors, educational therapists, psychologists/psychiatrists, and provide information to families as needed

　　Remain current with research in areas related to learning support

　　Potentially teach one section of English during the ‘24-25 school year.

　　Lead a Plus One activity that complements the student experience through a club or co-curricular activity.

　　Participate in Middle School trips and Winterim and attend Middle School faculty meetings

　　The salary range for this full-time position is$50,000 to $70,000commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) and generous time-off. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume on the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), click onABOUTat the top of the page, click onCareers,scroll to the middle of the page, click the linkView Current Job Openingsand select theMiddle School Learning Specialistposting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls please.

　　Dawson School Diversity Statement

　　Dawson is united in nurturing a culture of belonging that embraces diversity of thought, experience, identity, and passion.

　　Dawson actively promotes and embraces the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds through curricular design, community involvement, and the integration of our four virtues - respect, compassion, courage, and integrity - into every aspect of our community life. It is our responsibility to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for all members of our community, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or religion, as well as to cultivate in each student the ability to make empathetic, socially responsible decisions.