Learning Specialist - Part Time

Lexington Montessori School, Lexington MA
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Description

Lexington Montessori School is seeking a part-time Learning Specialist to offer academic support to students in grades K-8. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): •Provide one-on-one and small group support/instruction for students in grades K-8 with learning differences including executive function, reading, spelling, writing, reading comprehension, problem-solving and math •Plan and execute one-on-one lessons for struggling readers based on classroom Fundations lessons and children’s individual language needs •Collaborate with teachers to assist in the implementation of accommodations in the classroom

Qualifications

•Provide information to teachers to understand learning profiles; support teachers with observational data •Communicate with families, teachers, and administrators about individual student progress •Work with the School Learning Specialists and Counselor to review, evaluate and interpret testing results, neuropsychological evaluations, IEP’s and other accommodation plans •Create Learning Plans for students with documented learning differences

Benefits

Contact Information

The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of experience in the areas of teaching, learning support or reading instruction. Master’s degree and certification/training in a reading program such as Wilson Language or Orton-Gillingham preferred. Familiarity with Montessori or multilingual students is a bonus. Applicants should send resumé and three references, together with a statement of teaching philosophy to Maria-Veronica Barnes at employ@lexmontessori.org.