Learning Specialist - Rand Center

Learning Specialist – Rand Center
Reports to: Director of Rand Center
Schedule: Full-Time, 10-month academic year.
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Organization Overview

The Branson School is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory day school with 395 students in grades 9 to 12. The mission of the Branson School is to inspire excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students.  Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community.
Mission Statement: Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.
Community Statement of Belonging: Branson believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community.  We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.
Core Values: Courage, Kindness, Honor, Purpose

The Role: Learning Specialist – Rand Center

We are looking for someone to join our Rand Center support team.  The Rand Center offers academic and executive function support to about 20% of our students, collaborating with Deans and teachers to identify and support students who benefit from extra scaffolding. The Learning Specialist works collaboratively with students, teachers, families, counselors, and administrators to support students with documented learning differences and executive functioning challenges. This position will focus primarily on supporting students in humanities courses - including English, history, and writing-intensive classes - while helping students develop effective reading, writing, organization, and self-advocacy skills. In addition to providing individualized academic support, the Learning Specialist will partner closely with classroom teachers to implement accommodations and promote inclusive instructional practices. The Learning Specialist also occasionally teaches sections of the Human Development course as part of the school's wellness and student support curriculum.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with students (both in one-on-one and in full-class settings) with focus, patience, and humor. They will be organized, proactive, and responsive. The position is an opportunity not just to serve individual learners, but to become an indelible part of the Branson fabric by working in multiple spaces.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide reading and writing support to students one-on-one or in small groups via walk-ins, scheduled appointments, teacher referrals, and visits to classrooms.
• Provide support to students one-on-one or in small groups concerning study skills, professional communication, executive functioning, accessing accommodation. etc.
• Support students receiving learning support services, and help them develop self-advocacy skills and increase independence in managing accommodations.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Rand Center, humanities departments and / or class deans to stay up to date on current areas of focus, assignments, general trends, needs, etc.
• Teach Human Development class(es) as needed
• Oversee the “Teaching Assistant” program

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Experience working with high school students with learning differences in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of reading, writing, executive functioning, and evidence-based learning strategies.
• Experience supporting students in humanities and writing-intensive coursework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, and student-centered approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Employment Details

Compensation and Application

Hourly Rate Salary Range: $40.87–$45.67 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.