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 [email protected].

Salary Range $55,000-$70,000