Middle School Learning Center Specialist

Learning Specialist for grades 5-8 The Ramaz School is a co-educational, Modern Orthodox, independent school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Ramaz has a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and taught how to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. Ramaz is a school from nursery through 12th grade, but its education lasts a lifetime. Join us. Make a difference in their lives and yours. The Ramaz Middle School is looking for a Learning Specialist for grades 5-8 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Part-time or full-time is available. Qualified candidates will have teaching experience and an M.A. preferred. Responsibilities Provide academic support in the classroom, 1:1 or small group settings to students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or ADHD and executive functioning deficits Conversant with multi-sensory programs and approaches to reading remediation Implement extended time and special accommodations for Learning Center students as needed Communicate about Learning Center students throughout the year with parents, outside professionals, administration and school psychologist as needed Conference regularly with teachers regarding Learning Center students' progress Attend grade wide weekly team meetings about students Participate in Board of Education phone conferences Participate in parent teacher conferences Complete behavior rating scales and Board of Education teacher progress reports for LC students as needed Participate in weekly LC meetings Prepare student progress reports Requirements This role requires that the individual be a: self-motivated, independent, and flexible colleague and teacher. collaborative and supportive team member student-centered educator who can differentiate instruction and learning computer literate Participate in continuing education and professional development a Master's Degree in special education In addition, the ideal candidate would possess: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills experience working with learning disabled students a passion for education and desire to be a life-long learner Qualified applicants should email View email address on click.appcast.io . Salary Range $55,000-$70,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools