Learning Specialist (Special Education Services Provider)
Full Time
Wilmington, VT 05363
Posted
Job description
We are working to redevelop our special education model at Windham Southwest Supervisory Union (WSWSU). Our redevelopment goals include: Aligning our model with a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) including social emotional learning Creating a dedicated assessment team for initial and triennial evaluationsPromoting inclusive practicesIncreasing our capacity and capability to better serve students within the WSWSUIf you are interested in being an agent of change and part of our WSWSU team responsible for redesigning our system, please consider applying to any of the following positions that align with your knowledge and experience: Learning Specialists (Licensed special educators who provide direct instruction, consultation and support within schools)Case Managers (Licensed special educators who manage the compliance requirements of state and federal rules and regulations, as well as schedule and facilitate IEP meetings)Occupational Therapist (Assessment and/or direct services)Physical Therapist (Assessment and/or direct servicesSpeech-Language Pathologists (Assessments and/or direct services)Learning Specialist Responsibilities: To be successful as a learning specialist, you should have an insightful understanding of effective teaching methods for different learning styles and aptitudes. The top candidate will have excellent listening and observational skills, as well as an empathetic mindset.Helping students to develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement.Educating parents and teachers about learning differences.Assessing students to identify those who have learning differences.Updating parents and teachers regularly about students' progress.Keeping up to date with new developments in teaching methods and educational psychology.Building supportive, trusting relationships with students.Providing parents and teachers with useful resources for the benefit of students.Learning Specialist Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Education (Master's preferred).State teaching license.Experience teaching students in a variety of classes and age groups.Extensive knowledge of learning differences and strategies.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and school administration.Passion for bettering the lives of students.seankuhnke.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, seankuhnke.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, seankuhnke.com is the ideal place to find your next job.