Learning Specialist Grades 3-5

Job Details Position Type: Full Time Teacher Location: Old North Academy - Saint Louis, MO 63107 Purpose Statement The job of Teacher is to support the instructional process by teaching students, supervising classroom and assigned areas, developing lesson plans, delivering group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with colleagues and administrators, and responding to inquiries from parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress. Essential Functions Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans. Administers developmental testing programs and subject-specific assessments to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans. Advises parents and legal guardians of student progress, communicating expectations and achievements, and developing improvement methods. Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and goals, providing feedback to students, parents, and administration. Collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve overall student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives. Coordinates activities such as field trips, transportation, and lesson plans to ensure availability of equipment and materials. Demonstrates methods required for classroom or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements. Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address individual student needs. Instructs students to improve academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study. Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students in various educational environments (classroom, playground, field trips, nap times) to provide a safe and positive learning environment. Participates in meetings to convey or gather information required to perform duties. Prepares written materials such as grades, attendance, and anecdotal records to document student progress and meet mandated requirements. Reports incidents such as fights, suspected child abuse, or substance abuse to maintain personal safety and adhere to Education Code and school policies. Responds to inquiries from teachers, parents, administrators, and others to resolve issues and provide information or direction. Other Functions Performs related duties assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Qualifications Experience: Job-related experience within a specialized field is required. Education: Bachelor’s degree in the job-related area. Minimum Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Skills: Apply assessment instruments; operate standard office equipment and software applications; prepare and maintain accurate records. Knowledge: Algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose documents, facilitate discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; appropriate codes, policies, regulations, laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; child development stages; behavioral management strategies. Abilities: Schedule activities, meetings, events; gather, collate, classify data; analyze data with complex processes; operate equipment with standardized methods; work flexibly with diverse individuals and groups; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact, patience, flexibility. Responsibilities Work under limited supervision using standardized practices; direct other persons within the department or work units; operate within a defined budget; utilize resources from other work units. Work Environment Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; requires 70% sitting, 10% walking, 20% standing. Generally hazard-free environment. Exempt — #J-18808-Ljbffr