Learning Specialist

Kimball Union Academy (KUA) seeks a Learning Specialist to provide comprehensive learning services to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in a 1:1 setting. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the academic, emotional, and brain‑based components of learning in adolescence with the ability to utilize assistive technologies and interventions to support student growth. We seek a specialist to join our community as a full‑time faculty member who will actively support and fulfill KUA’s mission to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. ABOUT THE POSITION Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: TUTOR 10-12 students two to three times per week both during the class-day and afternoon activities. Work with students on reading and writing support, math skills, and executive functioning. Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and advisors by phone, in-person, and through written progress reports. Pursue growth in understanding and implementation of current practices in mind brain education (MBE). Work in collaboration with a community that embraces diversity, provides equity, and ensures inclusion and belonging for all. Serve as a dorm parent in our residential program and work within a team to supervise and facilitate weekend activities six times per year. Advise a small cohort of students. Contributeknowledge, expertise, and passion to the on‑going collaborative effort to innovate and improve KUA’s curriculumand participate in committee work as requested by school leadership. QUALIFICATIONS Advanced work in special education or reading Three years of experience as a learning specialist at the high school level. Outstanding relationship skills. Strong writtenand verbal communication skills. Current with evidence and brain‑based pedagogical practices. Collaborative approach, willing to work closely with colleagues both in and outside of the department. Facility with Mac OS, Microsoft365, Google apps, and othereducation-enhancing technology. Flexible, resilient,and creative working within a fast‑paced environment. Personal dedication to investing in the lives of young people. Strong analytical skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly. Sincere commitment to learn and embrace KUA’s school culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr