Job Description:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
As a teaching and learning expert, the Middle School Learning Specialist will provide specialized academic and social-emotional support to individuals or groups of students within St. John School through our personalized, whole-child approach.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Faith-filled. Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• People-focused. A heart for growing students and faculty.

• Teachable. A learner, open to feedback and direction.
• Organized. Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Positive. A proactive collaborator and team player.
• Innovative. Able to create, problem-solve, and think outside the box.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate 504/IEP or educational evaluations to support the admissions processes and develop in-house student support plans as needed in partnership with the above Supervisors.

• Work individually with students within the classroom environments and the Learning Center classroom.
• Communicate with other staff and family members about student progress and struggles.
• Use personalized reinforcement techniques to keep students on the path toward growth.
• Participate in student transition meetings, SNAP service plan meetings, etc., as scheduled by the local school districts.

Resource Support for Whole Child Development (5th-8th)

• Serve as an internal consultant on whole child development, providing guidance and support for students and staff; collaborate in a variety of ways to improve teaching and learning practices.
• Work with staff to assist students who require extra supportive needs.
• Create and implement plans for students displaying additional needs.
• Participate in family meetings to help support the child and school in receiving outside support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong Christian values; a desire to share God’s love with children and adults.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; additional certifications or a focused degree in special education are preferred.
• Current state teaching certification in one or more of the following areas: middle school, secondary, or special education.
• Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities in the school setting.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging research in brain development, cognition, and social-emotional health and wellness into professional learning.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in high-quality teaching and learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

WORK SCHEDULE:
10-month, part-time work schedule: 24-28 hours per week following the 2024-2025 school calendar.

Apply at www.stjls.org/employment