Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist The Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center The Met - Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps The Met - East Bay Campus - Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board Job Details Job ID: 5894822 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Position Overview: The Learning Specialist meets individually or in small groups with each student assigned to them according to the student’s Learning Plan or as needed. The Learning Specialist position requires some counseling and case management skills as well. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design and follow a schedule for each student on the caseload, identified by the academic support team, in order to meet the student’s needs. Support students in meeting their learning goals by both strengthening their skill development and in supporting them in the goals of their Learning Plan. Support literacy diagnostics and interventions for specific caseload of students. Maintain a weekly progress log of students on their caseload and communicate to relevant colleagues. Meet with special education teachers weekly to address student concerns, and convey caseload and school information. Meet with the group of all Learning Specialists weekly for training, support, and weekly information sharing. Communicate weekly with advisors of students on their caseload in advisory meetings to discuss strategies, resources, and/or concerns of students. Provide verbal or written feedback to advisors on student progress as well as assist with IEP progress reports. Participate in weekly staff meetings in their respective buildings. Facilitate student case management at their building based staff meetings. Attend and participate on the panel of all assigned students’ exhibitions. Oversee the initial testing process (STAR) in literacy for students in the building. Support the school community as determined in collaboration with the Principal including but not limited to covering advisories as a short term substitute. Participate in Evaluation Team meetings as needed. Meet regularly with your Principal as scheduled. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $37,827 Per Year Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Welcome to The Met, The Met - East Bay Campus The MET is a network of six small, public high schools located in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. With high standards and strong family engagement, the MET’s individualized learning approach has proven successful in unlocking students’ passion for learning. The MET empowers its students to take charge of their learning, to become responsible citizens and life-long learners. The hallmarks of a MET education include internships, individual learning plans, advisory, and a breakthrough college transition program.The MET is the model for 80 schools across the country. It is the leader in school reform and is consistently identified by a sweeping range of education leaders as one of the most effective models in the country.The MET is a state funded public school district and our educators are certified teachers committed to doing what’s best for kids. Job Requirements Required Qualifications & Skills: Associate Degree, or 48 college credits, or a passing score of at least 461 on the ParaPro Assessment A certificate of completion of an approved Teacher Assistant Pre-Employment Training Program, in addition to one of the above OR a Bachelor’s Degree that meets RIDE Standards Positive, team-player Good oral and written communication skills Comfortable working with a diverse population of students and staff Highly organized with the ability to multitask Passionate and committed to school philosophy The Met encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity present in our community and student body, and who will enhance and promote engagement with others. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Careers at the Met 325 Public Street Providence, Rhode Island 02905 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr