Upper School Learning Specialist

The Upper School Learning Specialist is a key member of the division's student support team, providing well-designed, caring, and thoughtful support for students as they navigate EA's rigorous academic program. The Learning Specialist coordinates with faculty members and parents to support student learning and growth.

About You

Successful candidates for this position will:

• Have a track record of helping students develop learning skills and strategies that allow them to succeed in a challenging academic program.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of learning and academic intervention approaches.
• Have a deep understanding of the educational testing process and the ability to interpret psychoeducational evaluations and reports.
• Experience with developing individualized learning plans.
• Have experience with a wide range of pedagogies, strategies, and systems that can help upper school students succeed within the framework of Episcopal's academic program.
• Be collaborative in nature, seeking ways to partner with faculty, families, and others to support student learning and growth.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive and proactive communication style.
• Support classroom teachers in differentiating instruction.
• Have the expertise and experience to develop and implement occasional workshops related to academic support that can help both students and teachers grow.

About Us

A richly diverse school of over 1,300 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, Episcopal takes a holistic approach to educating all students in Mind, Body, and Spirit. Grounded in The Stripes, our curriculum is designed to enable students to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. Further supporting that mission is our commitment to building and fostering an inclusive community, articulated in our 11 Commitments.

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintain high standards for their own work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrates a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and achieve success.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.

To Apply

Candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three references.

Start date: July 1, 2023