The Academy of the Holy Names is an independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

Our mission
The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent school founded and guided by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. In a faith community of exceptional love, the Academy empowers students to be authentic individuals who, in pursuing their highest academic potential, engage in critical thinking, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.

Employment Opportunity: The Academy of the Holy Names seeks an energetic and innovative Elementary School ESE (Exceptional Student Education) Resource Specialist for the 2022-2023 school year. This role will service students in Prek-8th grade.

Reports to: This position reports to the Elementary School principal.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in exceptional student education. Master’s preferred.
2. A current Florida state teaching certificate for Exceptional Student Education.
3. The experience that illustrates a strong background in creating and implementing evidence-based interventions for individuals with learning disabilities.
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills to work with students, parents, teachers, and outside professionals.

This position plays a vital role in teaching specific skills and learning strategies to help students achieve academic success.

Classification: This is a 10-month salaried position.

Responsibilities:
1. Maintain a student caseload for intervention instruction management and co-instructional planning with faculty.
2. Provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction to students using evidence-based instructional practices aligned with our curriculum.
3. Assist teachers in applying differentiated instruction/intervention strategies in their classrooms for struggling students.
4. Help to train teacher assistants on how to best support students with special needs.
5. Perform classroom observations on struggling students.
6. Communicate regularly with teachers and Counselors regarding each student’s progress so that any changes that are needed can be made to the student support plan.
7. Attend support plan meetings/team meetings as needed.
8. Together with Counselors/Administration, coordinate professional development related to working with students with disabilities.
9. Together with Counselors/Administration, coordinate “Best practices” and education for parents.
10. Work with administration to develop curriculum for Study Skills and Academic Resource classes.
11. Other duties as needed, assigned by the Principal.

The Academy of the Holy Names does not discriminate based on race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin in its hiring process nor in the administration of educational policies, admission policies or tuition-assistance programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. The school admits students of any race, faith, nationality, or ethnic origin, and gives to all students rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. In accordance with its mission, the school seeks a population composed of many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. The Academy of the Holy Names is a designated drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Level II background screening.