LEARNING DISABILITIES SPECIALIST
Central Massachusetts Collaborative
Worcester,
Massachusetts
Job Details
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Job ID:
3426762
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Application Deadline:
Posted until Filled
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Posted
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January 12, 2021
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Starting Date:
February 1, 2021
Job Description
POSITION: Learning Specialist
REPORTS TO: Program Director
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
The Learning Specialist provides direct services to identified students within four Therapeutic Day Schools in kindergarten through age 22. The Learning Specialist is responsible for providing instruction to students in a manner that maximizes student learning and allows the student as much access to the general curriculum as possible.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize Wilson Reading systems in compliance with students’ individual education plans.
Administer academic and achievement testing to students ages 5-22 in four different school programs.
Uses grouping strategies to ensure students learn objectives of the lesson (e.g. individual, small groups, teacher-student) and effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles and ability levels.
Ensures that appropriate accommodations are provided as identified in a student's IEP.
Uses various methods to engage students in learning and understanding the content/subject matter, including skill building, conceptual understanding, applying strategies, critical thinking and real-world applications.
Proficient and competent in report writing with the ability to synthesize information and present information to a multidisciplinary team.
Competent in goal writing and IEP documentation.
Ability to differentiate instruction to include individual, group, and whole class setting.
Experience with behavior management and PBIS.
Ability to address and work with a wide variety of learning differences.
Energetic and flexible candidate to work in a therapeutic day school with a high needs population.
Additional tasks at the discretion of the Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in the area of certification.
Certification and valid teaching license recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Special Education.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and spoken.
Ability to relate well to others and ability to motivate students within a unique educational setting.
Ability to meet NCLB definition of Highly Qualified by demonstrating subject matter competency preferred.
At least 2-5 years of experience working with students with diverse learning styles preferred.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time school year (plus summer programming)
SALARY SCHEDULE: TBD and based on qualifications, skill, and experience.
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Position Type:
Full-time
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Positions Available:
1
Job Categories :
Special Education > Consulting Teacher
Special Education > Learning Disabled
Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Special Education > Multiple Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Central Massachusetts Collaborative
is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
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Certified in Wilson Reading Systems
Experience in Administration of Academic and Achievement Testing (K-12)
Experience with behavior management
Ability to address and work with a wide variety of learning differences
Competent in report writing and synthesis of information
Dynamic person to work with a multidisciplinary team
Ability to differentiate instruction to include individual, group, and whole class setting
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At least 5 years
of relevant experience preferred
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Master degree preferred
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Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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