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.