Lower School Learning Specialist

Lower School Learning Specialist

Division: Lower School

Department: Educational Resources Program

Reports To: Director of Lower School ERP

FLSA: Exempt

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized training such as the Orton Gillingham approach to individualize instruction for each student
• Arrive at school prepared for sessions before the starting time of the session
• Provide assigned tutoring in one-on-one or group setting
• Ongoing communication and goal setting with classroom teachers
• Communicate as requested with outside professionals concerning the student's progress and any concerns
• Post students' tutoring notes after each tutoring session on Veracross for the parents to access
• Continually assess student progress with subject-specific skills (gauge appropriateness of frequency of tutoring) by setting goals and identifying student strengths and weaknesses.
• Send updated goals to parents and teachers every other month.
• Review and understand educational testing reports to be able to utilize strategies when working with students
• Provide assessments in reading, spelling, reading comprehension, math, and written expression as indicated for each student
• Demonstrate knowledge about students with learning differences through continued professional development offered through ERP
• Exhibit appropriate technology skills
• Present a positive attitude and professional image toward students, parents and school faculty
• Engage fully with students during the tutoring session.

Education and Experience

• Four-year college degree required, with an educational degree and knowledge of learning disabilities preferred
• Orton Gillingham training or specialized literacy training (i.e. Wilson, IMSE)
• Practicum/Tutoring Experience

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and list of references with telephone numbers via the Employment Portal at Review of materials and initial interviews will begin as applications are received. References will only be contacted for applicants who advance in the process.

This position will be open until filled.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CCDS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CCDS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.